Politics

The Governor of Cross River state, Ben Ayade has stated very clearly that his love for the person of President Muhammadu Buhari and the need for the state to be in sync with the party at the center was what informed his movement from the opposition party, People’s Democratic Party …

The caucus also passed an implicit vote of confidence on the Prince Uche Secondus-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. Senate Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to be wary of being used to stifle opposition in the country. …

Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, says he joined the All Progressive Congress (APC) because of President Buhari’s nationalistic disposition and commitment to the country. The Governor on Thursday, May 20, dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling party and directed all the leaders with who were with him in …

Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade has defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). While details of the development are still sketchy, top members of the ruling party, including governors and Senators are currently at the Government House, Calabar, where the defection was finalised. …

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned Acting President to Yemi Osinbajo to London for urgent meeting, the presidency has said. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the acting president, Laolu Akande tweeted this on his twitter handle @akandeoj. He tweeted at 7:34pm “AgP Osinbajo …

Israeli fighter jets continued to pummel the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, flattening residential buildings and raising the death toll to at least 227. The health ministry of Gaza said the dead included 64 children and 38 women. On the 10th day of the escalating violence, US President Joe Biden discussed …

Human Rights lawyer and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has slammed Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for declaring President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba and other union leaders wanted. The NLC had on Monday embarked on a protest and strike to press home their demand …

Nigeria’s public debt is projected to increase to 34% of GDP in 2020 from 29% in 2019 and will rise to about 36.4% in the medium term, according to the International Monetary Fund, IMF’s latest report on the country. President Muhammadu Buhari, has written to the Senate to approve a …

Palestinians unite with a general strike to protest Israel’s bombardment of besieged Gaza as air raids continue. Dozens of air strikes pounded Gaza on Tuesday as US President Joe Biden expressed support for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A new …

The Israeli military launched another series of air raids on the Gaza Strip early on Monday, hours after Israel’s caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the attacks on the Palestinian enclave would rage on. Explosions rocked Gaza City from north to south in a bombardment that was heavier, wider and lasted longer …