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Senate, Oshiomhole at daggers’ drawn over Natasha’s 6 month’s suspension

Senate, Oshiomhole at daggers’ drawn over Natasha’s 6 month’s suspension

*3 senators’ names improperly included in Natasha’s suspension report— Oshiomhole *No signature was forged, Senate replies Oshiomhole By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Senate and one of its members, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, were at daggers’ drawn, yesterday, over committee report, which recommended suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for six months. While Oshiomhole alleged that the names of at least three…

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Relief for ADC, AP, other parties as A-Court stops deregistration

Relief for ADC, AP, other parties as A-Court stops deregistration

–Blasts trial judge, Lifu, over ‘judicial rascality’ –INEC backs stay of execution, opposition alleges plot to silence rivals —Olawepo-Hashim, Adebayo, Accord, CNPP, Ameh, Ajulo speak By Dayo Johnson, Regional Editor, South-West, Clifford Ndujihe, Dapo Akinrefon, Henry Umoru, Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Omeiza Ajayi, Luminous Jannamike & Florencemary Nwabueze LAGOS — The battle over   deregistration  of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and four…

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Deregistration: Judiciary, not ADC on trial over — David Mark

Deregistration: Judiciary, not ADC on trial over  — David Mark

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has said that the Nigerian judiciary, rather than the ADC, is currently on trial over the controversy surrounding the deregistration of the party and four others. The Federal High Court recently ordered the deregistration of the ADC and four other political parties,…

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Governance not rocket science — Peter Obi faults Tinubu’s policies

Governance not rocket science — Peter Obi faults Tinubu’s policies

By Enitan Abdultawab The presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has said Nigeria’s challenges can be addressed through deliberate policies, investments in human capital and inclusive governance, insisting that effective governance is “not rocket science.” Obi made the remarks during an interview on the Nevon HQ podcast hosted by broadcaster Rufai Oseni, where he outlined how he…

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I am not desperate to be president – Peter Obi

I am not desperate to be president – Peter Obi

By Enitan Abdultawab The Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi has said his political ambition is driven not by a desire to occupy Nigeria’s highest office, but by his determination to see the country work for its citizens. The former Labour Party presidential candidate spoke during an interview on the Nevon HQ podcast hosted by journalist and media…

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Natasha’s Suspension Forgery Allegation: ‘We’ll review Oshiomhole’s comments’ – Senate

Senate, Oshiomhole at daggers’ drawn over Natasha’s 6 month’s suspension

The Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, has said that allegations of signature forgery made by Senator Adams Oshiomhole (Edo North) on the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi central) will be reviewed. Adaramodu said this in an interview with The cable. He said: “The Senate will take a cursory look at either extraneous, spontaneous or intentional comments from any senator…

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Court-ordered deregistration of ADC politically motivated — Bolaji Abdullahi

Court-ordered deregistration of ADC politically motivated — Bolaji Abdullahi

The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has described the Federal High Court judgment directing the deregistration of the party as a politically motivated move aimed at undermining the opposition and damaging public confidence in the judiciary. Abdullahi made the assertion on Monday during an interview with ARISE NEWS while reacting to a ruling…

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Atiku-Amaechi ticket will end Tinubu’s presidency in 2027 — Bolaji Abdullahi

Atiku-Amaechi ticket will end Tinubu’s presidency in 2027 — Bolaji Abdullahi

The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential ticket of Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi will defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Abdullahi described the Atiku-Amaechi combination as a formidable team capable of offering better leadership than…

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SSDC Devt mandate: Nwuche tasks board members on accountability, teamwork 

SSDC Devt mandate: Nwuche tasks board members on accountability, teamwork 

The Chairman of the Governing Board of the South-South Development Commission, SSDC, Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche has urged members of the Board and Management of the Commission to uphold the highest standards of accountability, prudence, transparency, integrity, and professionalism in managing the newly established regional development agency. Speaking at the Fourth Regular Meeting of the Governing Board of the Commission in…

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