POLITICS

SGF Recommends Nassarawa Model of Election For States Voting Covid-19 Era_Ada Nkong

The Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has asked states preparing for elections in the COVID-19 era to adopt the model used in Nasarawa State. The SGF commended the recently concluded state Assembly bye-election held in the state. He noted that the state complied with the directive given by the Presidential Task… Continue reading SGF Recommends Nassarawa Model of Election For States Voting Covid-19 Era_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Odey Ochicha Picks Form For APC Northern Cross River Senatorial Seat_Ada Nkong

As .the date for the northern CrossRiver Senatorial election draws closer , former governorship candidate, Odey Ochicha, on Monday in Abuja, picked the party’s declaration of interest and nomination forms to contest the bye-election for the seat made vacant by the death of Senator Rose Oko of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Speaking shortly after… Continue reading Odey Ochicha Picks Form For APC Northern Cross River Senatorial Seat_Ada Nkong

ELECTIONS · POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

Trump retweets Russian propaganda about Biden that US intel agencies say is intended to influence 2020 election_Femi Ehiabhi

President Donald Trump on Sunday night retweeted Russian propaganda about former Vice President Joe Biden that the US intelligence community recently announced was part of Moscow's ongoing effort to "denigrate" the Democrat ahead of November's election. Late Sunday, Trump amplified a tweet that contained audiotapes of a 2016 conversation between Biden and then-Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko --… Continue reading Trump retweets Russian propaganda about Biden that US intel agencies say is intended to influence 2020 election_Femi Ehiabhi

Judiciary

Court Nullifies Bayelsa Governorship Election_Ada Nkong

The Bayelsa Governorship Election Tribunal on Monday nullified the election of Governor Douye Diri. The Tribunal also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to order a fresh election within 90 days. The verdict follows the petition by the Advanced Nigeria Democratic Party (ANDP) challenging the victory of Governor Diri in the November 19 governorship… Continue reading Court Nullifies Bayelsa Governorship Election_Ada Nkong

POLITICS · WORLD NEWS

Biden hits back after Trump’s attacks on Harris_Femi Ehiabhi

Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden on Wednesday shot back after President Trump complained that Biden's running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), was "nasty" to Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. "Donald Trump has already started his attacks, calling Kamala 'nasty,' whining about how she's 'mean' to his appointees," Biden said at a campaign event to introduce Harris as his running… Continue reading Biden hits back after Trump’s attacks on Harris_Femi Ehiabhi

POLITICS

Ondo Deputy Governor Resigns From PDP_Ada Nkong

The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Agboola Ajayi has resigned his membership from the People’s Democratic Party(PDP). This was made public by a statement from the Media Adviser to the Deputy Governor, Allen Sowore. The Deputy Governor in a statement on Monday appreciated the national leadership and members of the party for their warm… Continue reading Ondo Deputy Governor Resigns From PDP_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Buhari Endorses Pastor Ize-Iyamu_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has endorsed Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming governorship election in Edo State. The President made the endorsement Friday when he received Ize-Iyamu who was accompanied to the Presidential Villa in Abuja by the APC Caretaker Committee Chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni of… Continue reading Buhari Endorses Pastor Ize-Iyamu_Ada Nkong

Governance

FG Extends Second Phase of Eased Lockdown for Four Weeks_Ada Nkong

For the third time, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the extension of the second phase of the eased lockdown for another four weeks. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 , Boss Mustapha disclosed this during the daily Task Force briefing in Abuja… Continue reading FG Extends Second Phase of Eased Lockdown for Four Weeks_Ada Nkong

POLITICS

Shoprite Imminent Closure: Nigerians Show Mixed Reaction

Mixed reactions have trailed the news that broke on Monday that South Africa retail giant, Shoprite is making plans to leave Nigeria. Channels Television reported that the company, which is one of Africa’s largest supermarket chains, had begun a formal process to leave Nigeria 15 years after it began operations in the country. According to… Continue reading Shoprite Imminent Closure: Nigerians Show Mixed Reaction