The Arewa Youth Initiative for Good Governance (AYIGGI) has called on the All Progressive Congress, (APC) to jettison zoning in picking the leadership of the National Assembly as they openly endorsed the candidature of Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji for Speaker House of Representatives. Addressing the press in Abuja today, the National Coordinator, Comrade Ibrahim MohammedContinue reading "AYIGGI Urges APC to Abandon Zoning, Endorses Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji for Speaker of the House of Representatives"
Coalition of Civil Society Groups urge APC to prioritize merit over ethnicity in selecting new Speaker
In the aftermath of Nigeria's peaceful and successful 2023 general elections, prominent members of the Coalition of Northern Patriotic Front, South-West Professionals and Coalition of Area Groups called for a press conference to address concerns about the issues surrounding leadership zoning of principal positions in the yet to be inaugurated 10tg Assembly. While congratulating NigeriansContinue reading "Coalition of Civil Society Groups urge APC to prioritize merit over ethnicity in selecting new Speaker"
Nigeria’s President-Elect, Deputy, Relocate to Defence House
On Wednesday afternoon, President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima relocated to the Defence Guest House in Abuja's Maitama District. This move designates the Defence House as the official operational base for the President-elect until the inauguration on May 29th. Earlier that day, Tinubu hosted a few All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains atContinue reading "Nigeria’s President-Elect, Deputy, Relocate to Defence House"
Federal Govt Begins Evacuation of Nigerian Students in Sudan…see photos
After much effort, the federal government has finalized plans to rescue Nigerian students stranded in war-torn Sudan. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, shared the positive development on Wednesday. The students, supervised by Nigerian mission officials in Sudan, were seen boarding buses headed for Egypt and eventually Nigeria in an orderly fashion.Continue reading "Federal Govt Begins Evacuation of Nigerian Students in Sudan…see photos"
Fleeing INEC REC Speaks From Hiding, Insists Binani Won Adamawa
Hudu Yunusa Ari, a Resident Electoral Commissioner who fled from Adamawa after controversially announcing the state governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the election, has broken his silence while in hiding. In a letter he sent to the Nigerian Police, which was copied to the director-general of the StateContinue reading "Fleeing INEC REC Speaks From Hiding, Insists Binani Won Adamawa"
President-Elect Bola Tinubu expected back in Nigeria on Monday
Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, is scheduled to return to Nigeria on Monday evening following his one-month stay in Paris, France. Tinubu had departed Nigeria on March 21, 2023, to take a break and strategize for the upcoming transition program before his inauguration on May 29. According to the statement from Tinubu's media office released inContinue reading "President-Elect Bola Tinubu expected back in Nigeria on Monday"
Agboworin Presents Certificate of Return to Makinde’s Ally, Dare Adeleke
Hon Adigun Abass Agboworin, the representative of Ibadan Northeast/Southeast Federal Constituency, Saturday, presented his certificate of return to Oyo PDP stalwart and one of Governor Makinde's top ally and supporter, Hon Dare Adeleke. Agboworin was declared the winner of the supplementary election held last Saturday in the federal constituency after initially taking the lead onContinue reading "Agboworin Presents Certificate of Return to Makinde’s Ally, Dare Adeleke"
Afrobeat Singer Mr Eazi Becomes Billionaire as His Digital Marketing Firm Vydia Sells for $1 Billion
Gamma, a young venture capital fund, has announced its first exit with the acquisition of Vydia, a portfolio company that provides digital marketing services to artists such as Akon, Kanye West, and Mr Eazi. The $1 billion buyout deal also involves investors such as Apple, Eldridge Industries, and A24.According to Larry, Gamma is a progressiveContinue reading "Afrobeat Singer Mr Eazi Becomes Billionaire as His Digital Marketing Firm Vydia Sells for $1 Billion"
We Do Not Know Whereabouts of Suspended REC – INEC
According to an announcement made on Friday by Festus Okoye, the spokesman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the suspended Adamawa State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Hudu Yunusa-Ari, is currently missing and his whereabouts are unknown to the Commission. Okoye stated that despite the Commission's efforts to summon Yunusa-Ari to appear at its headquarters,Continue reading "We Do Not Know Whereabouts of Suspended REC – INEC"
Elections 2023: I created a Level Playing Field – Buhari
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, has lauded the peaceful conduct of the 2023 general election, stating that it will be regarded as one of the proudest achievements of his administration. In a goodwill message to Muslims marking the end of the 30-day Ramadan fasting season, President Buhari emphasized his government's neutrality in the electoral process andContinue reading "Elections 2023: I created a Level Playing Field – Buhari"
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