National Assembly Mixed reactions have greeted lawmakers’ mass defections yesterday at the National Assembly, with most respondents wondering the possible implications on President Buhari’s reelection next year. Others, however, expressed […]
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Why Nigerians don’t care about functional carriers – or dysfunctional elections
Photo: Twitter/OfficialPDPNig Last week, the Nigerian government unveiled ‘Nigeria Air’, introducing our latest national vanity project to the world. Several commentators have raised concerns on the transparency, economic expediency, and […]
Osun PDP governorship primary was rigged, says Ogunbiyi
One of the governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Osun State, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi has condemned the results of the Saturday’s primary election held in the State, […]
Oshiomhole vows to suspend Ngige from APC
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State. Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Adams Oshiomhole has vowed to expel Minister of Labour and Productivity Chris Ngige and Minister of State […]
How executive domination threatens oversight function
DG NILS Dr. Ladi Hamalai. PHOTO: NAN Director General (DG), National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Abuja, Prof. Ladi Hamalai, has called for robust oversight of the executive […]
More reactions trail Ekiti guber poll, Osun PDP primary election result
Fayemi Two chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reacted to the recent gubernatorial poll and primary election for the position in Ekiti and Osun states. The two prominent […]
Undercurrents in Adeola’s abandoned guber aspiration in Ogun
Governor Ibikunle Amosun<br />Twitter/Govsia The recent gubernatorial election in Ekiti State seems to have sparked off a frenzy of political activities in the Southwest geopolitical zone, especially against the background […]
Saraki denies juicy offers by presidency, APC
Bukola Saraki Senate President Bukola Saraki has debunked speculations that juicy offers were made to him by President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for him to […]
I’m still governor of Ekiti State, Fayose replies Fayemi
FILE PHOTO: The Minister of Mines and Steel Development Kayode Fayemi speaks during an exclusive interview with Reuters in Abuja, Nigeria October 11, 2016. REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde/File Photo Ekiti State Governor, […]
PDP governorship aspirants in Benue reject Ortom’s return
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirants in Benue have kicked against the return of the state governor, Mr Samuel Ortom, to the party. The aspirants […]