Zimbabwe’s opposition MDC party on Tuesday claimed victory in the country’s historic elections while the government threatened to jail leaders announcing results as the wait for official tallies dragged on. Advertisements
Month: July 2018
Saraki Ends Speculations About His Future, Joins PDP With Kwara Governor
The political iceberg called the All Progressives Congress, APC, continued to thaw on Tuesday as President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki finally left the ruling party for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, ending many months of speculation about… Read More ›
Zamfara ‘At Mercy’ Of Armed Bandits – Amnesty International
The northern Nigerian state of Zamfara is “at the mercy” of armed bandits who have killed at least 371 people this year, Amnesty International said on Tuesday.
PHOTOS: Obasanjo Meets Jonathan In Otuoke
Former presidents, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan met on Tuesday behind closed-doors at the latter’s country home in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State alongside Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson.
Manchester United Hold Talks With PSG Over Neymar
Manchester United have reportedly held talks with Paris Saint Germain about signing Neymar this summer.
Chief Judge Shows Okorocha The Red Line, Refuses To Swear In Deputy Governor- Designate
The Imo State Chief Judge, Paschal Nnadi on Tuesday thwarted attempt by Governor Rochas Okorocha to “ilegally” swear in deputy governor-designate Calitus Ekenze by refusing to yield to Okorocha’s pressure to swear in Mr. Ekenze despite a restraining… Read More ›
The APC Ship Is Sinking…, By Reuben Abati
When we wrote much earlier that the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nigeria’s ruling party was a coalition of strange bedfellows and a one-chance special purpose vehicle to get rid of President Goodluck Jonathan by all and any means possible, we… Read More ›
Saraki Plotted To Succeed Buhari In 2017, Senator Adamu Alleges
Senator Abdullahi Adamu on Monday alleged that the Senate President, Bukola Saraki plotted to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari when he was sick and undergoing treatment in London in 2017.
Chelsea Offers N’Golo Kante New £290,000-Per-Week Deal To Make Him Highest Earner At Stamford Bridge
Chelsea has offered mercurial midfielder, N’Golo Kante a new £290,000-a-week contract that will see him become the highest paid player at Stamford Bridge.
Presidency Breaks Silence, Denies Involvement In Benue Impeachment Drama, Silent On Imo
The Presidency on Tuesday broe his silence over Monday’s impeachment drama in Benue State, denying that Muhammadu Buhari had a hand in the move by minority members of the Benue State House of Assembly to remove the state governor, Samuel… Read More ›
Zimbabwe Opposition Leader, Chamisa Says He’s Winning Election ‘Resoundingly’
Zimbabwe opposition leader Nelson Chamisa said Tuesday he was “winning resoundingly” as votes were counted in the first election since long-time ruler Robert Mugabe was ousted from power.
EFCC Accuses Governor Ortom Of N22bn Fraud Same Day 8 Lawmakers “Illegally” Attempted To Impeach Him
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has accused Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom of N22billion fraud, barely days after he dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
