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N1trn lawmakers’ constituency projects in 10 years: lt’s Unconstitutional, illegal, says Prof. Sagay

  “For 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari has set aside N100 billion for constituency project under the heading of Zonal Intervention Projects” A scathing...

Anambra Nov. 6 gov. poll: Supreme Court clears last hurdle for APGA’s Prof. Soludo

  “The court’s five-member panel led by Justice Mary Odili also affirmed Mr Victor Oye as the National Chairman of the party” The...

Just in: Barely 24 days to Anambra guber polls, Deputy Governor defects to APC, received by Buhari at Aso Rock

  Ahead of the November 6 Anambra governorship polls, the State Deputy Governor, Mr Nkem Okeke, has ditched the All Progressives Grand Alliance...

2023 presidential race: Pitching Vice-President Osinbajo against Tinubu abortive

  “Let me therefore call on individuals and media houses engaged in this act to desist from doing so. It is incumbent on...

Three-month medical trip abroad: “All praises to God”, Tinubu in exaltation at welcome back reception in Lagos

  For the first time since he returned to Nigeria on October 8 after a three-month long medical trip to the United Kingdom,...

After three-month medical treatment abroad, Tinubu returns to Nigeria

“During his trip abroad, he underwent surgery on his right knee as well as rigorous post-surgery physiotherapy on the said knee” “Contrary to...

Northern governors knock Southern governors over zoning of President to South in 2023, others

  The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) on Monday attacked the position taken by the 17 Southern governors on some critical national issues...

2023: A third force, “Rescue Nigeria Project”, an alternative platform to APC, PDP, birthed in Abuja

“In 2015, Nigerians overwhelmingly embraced the promise of change. These hopes have not only been dashed, but they have arguably turned out to...

At last, PDP stalwart, Femi Fani-Kayode, defects to APC

  “I was instrumental to the exit of three Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors to the APC. The governors are Dave Umahi of...

Ex-Governor in Northern Nigeria, after closed-door meeting with Obasanjo, says Nigeria is bleeding profusely

  Upset by the hemming in of Nigerians amid deteriorating insecurity in the country, a former Jigawa Governor Sule Lamido, says Nigeria is...

Arik Air adds 10-year-old Boeing 737-7K2 to fleet in lease agreement with Eznis 

  Arik air has added a 10.4 year old Boeing 737-700 to its fleet, Per Second News gathered Wednesday. The aircraft EI-GVW is...

Just in: APC Acting National Chairman, Yobe Gov. Buni, caretaker committee members restrained as officers

  “Justice Onome Marshal Umukoro said the suspension of the officers would remain in force until the determination of the substantive suit before...

I’m waiting anxiously for your victory, Buhari tells Andy Uba, APC guber candidate for Nov. 6 Anambra poll

  Ahead of the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra State, President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday received the candidate of the All Progressives...

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo SAN receives a mission debrief from AFDB Officials on the Industrial Zone led by Toda Atsuko- Acting Vice President, Agriculture, Human and Social Development at the State House, Abuja. 16th April, 2021. Photos; Tolani Alli

2023 presidential race: I have not declared interest yet, no business with flying campaign banners, posters – Osinbajo

  “All these are simply needless distractions from the urgent tasks of governance needed in our country at this time’’ “I have not...

My visit to Tinubu in London not an endorsement of his presidential aspiration, says Buhari

  “It will be too risky to support Tinubu or any other person for Presidency before 2023” President Muhammadu Buhari says his visit...

Soludo coasts to victory in Anambra APGA governorship primary

  …Gov. Obiano excited by Soludo’s victory A one-time Central Bank Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has emerged the Anambra governorship candidate of the...