Category: Politics
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Kaduna State Governor Pledges To Allocate 15% Budget To Healthcare
Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani has reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing the quality of healthcare in the improved Primary Healthcare Centres across Kaduna State. Governor Sani disclosed these interventions while hosting a delegation from the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, represented by the Emir of Argungu, National Primary Healthcare Development…
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“We did not give any bribes to tribunals, Kano APC responds to NNPP government.”
The All Progressives Congress (APC) cautioned the New Nigeria People’s Party’s Kano State government against tarnishing the reputation of the National and State Assembly Election Petition Tribunal’s Chairman, Justice Flora Azinge, due to its lackluster defense at the tribunal. The APC criticized the state government’s attempt to smear the tribunal chairman, fearing the potential final…
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Former Kaduna Commissioners urge Tinubu to reevaluate El-Rufai for Minister position.
Former Kaduna State commissioners, who served under ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai, have implored President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to maintain his intention of appointing El-Rufai as a minister. Meeting on Tuesday in Kaduna as part of the Like Minds Forum of Nigeria, the ex-commissioners underscored El-Rufai’s longstanding alliance with President Tinubu, noting that even El-Rufai’s critics recognize…
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Legacy Group’s Hindrance to Our Progress, Not Shaibu, Clarifies Chief Aimiomode
In a stunning turn of events, the ongoing conflict between the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, and his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Philip Shaibu seems to be escalating into a full-blown crisis casting a dark shadow over the political landscape of the state. The crisis has been simmering between the two leaders for a while…
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PDP Demonstrates Leadership Through Inclusivity, Says Acting National Chair
Umar Damagum, the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has emphasized the party’s commitment to showcasing leadership by actively involving smaller political parties in its initiatives. Damagum made this assertion during a meeting with a delegation from the Kukah Centre, headed by its Executive Director, Atta Barkindo, in Abuja on Thursday. Accompanied…
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Edo Deputy Governor, Shaibu Denies Plans to Defect to APC
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon Philip Shaibu, has dismissed circulating claims that he intends to switch allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recent reports had suggested an imminent move by Shaibu from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, with some even citing a high-ranking APC member confirming the deputy…
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“203 Ondo PDP councillors make a sweeping shift to APC, sparking outrage.”
In a significant political move in Ondo State, numerous key figures from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), along with their supporters spanning all 18 local government areas, have switched allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Insights reveal that among these defectors are the former vice chairmen from all 18 local governments and an impressive…
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N/Assembly will be fair to all, Deputy Senate President assures promoters of Tiga, Gari states in Kano
By Lateef Taiwo The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has assured members of the movement for the creation of Tiga and Gari states from Kano State that the National Assembly would be just to all during the review of the 1999 Constitution. Senator Barau stated this when members of the movement…
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Benue Assemly Confirms Receipt Of 17 Commissioner Nominees, Says Screening Commences Tomorrow
From Lateef Taiwo Speaker Benue State House of Assembly Mr Aondona Dajo has confirmed receipt of 17 number commissioner nominees sent to it by governor Hyacinth Alia for screening and confirmation. Speaking to journalists after Tuesdays plenary in Makurdi,the speaker said governor Alia has also increased the list of commissioner nominees of 14 which he…
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Edo deputy Speaker Flags Off Renovation Of Community Secondary School
FROM Lateef Taiwo As Efforts to ensure a conducive learning environment for school children in Edo state continues , the Deputy Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Maria Edeko has flagged off the renovation of Idumonza Senior Secondary School in Uromi, Esan North East constituency 11, in Edo. The project, a charity…