The Federal Government on Friday apologised for the tweets directing account holders in the country’s financial institutions to register their details again. The misleading tweets on Thursday from the FG have generated lots of controversies within the last 15 hours. However, the Federal Government tweeted on Friday, saying the completion of self-certification forms was not…
Category: Politics
Tinubu Appeals To Edo People To Reject Gov. Obaseki
All Progressives Congress leader, Bola Tinubu, has appealed to the the people of Edo State to reject the re-election of Governor Godwin Obaseki on Saturday. Governor Obaseki, who represents the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will on Saturday contend with Osagie Ize-Iyamu of All Progressive Congress (APC) the Governorship position. “Edo State voters must reject Obaseki,…
APC Demands Governor Udom To Explain N239.2BN Debt In Akwa Ibom
The All Progressives Congress in Akwa Ibom have expressed their worry over the high profile debt of the state and has requested Governor Udom Emmanuel to explain how his administration incurred at N239.2 billion debt. The Debt Management Office had ranked Akwa Ibom as the third-highest debtor state with N239.2 billion while Lagos and Rivers…
Shehu Backs Buhari, Blasts Obasanjo Over Comments On Failed State
The Presidency has fired back at the former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his comment that Nigeria under Buhari’s administration is failed state. The Elder Statesman had at a forum in Abuja said Nigeria was becoming a failed state under President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Obasanjo, the present Nigeria as never been more divided than before….
Buhari Unveils Poverty Alleviation Agenda, Inaugurates National Steering Committee
President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated a National Steering Committee to oversee the development of the Nigeria Agenda 2050 and Medium-Term National Development Plan (MTNDP) to succeed Vision 20:2020 and the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) 2017 – 2020. The National Steering Committee for the development of Successor Plans to Vision 20:2020 and ERGP will…
Buhari Explains What He Told Trump After Accusing Him Of Killing Christians
President Muhammadu Buhari said he denied the allegation of killing Christians in Nigeria when he first met United States President. Trump unequivocally accused him of killing Christians in Nigeria, Buhari said on Tuesday. Buhari revealed that he told Trump that the conflict between farmers and herders in Nigeria was caused by cultural matters and not…
BREAKING: President Buhari Speaks On The New Electricity Tariff
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday explained that that new electricity tariff is simply an implementation of a Willing buyer, Willing Seller Policy that will open opportunities for increased delivery of electricity.’’ He said his government is willing and determined to provide stable electricity to every home and industry, while considering the economic challenges before individuals,…
No Victor, No Vanquished – Kogi Governor Declares
After the Supreme Court judgement on Monday, Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has said that there is no victor and no vanquished despite been pronounced as the winner in the November 16, 2019 Governorship election. Governor Bello who said the victory means a lot to him, thanked God and the people of the State for giving…
State Assembly: Lagos APC Primary Election Holds Thursday
The Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) said primary election to replace the two dead lawmakers from Lagos East senatorial and Kosofe Constituency will hold on Thursday. Recall that LagosspyNG had reported the death of Senator Bayo Osinowo and Tunde Braimoh many weeks ago. Lagos APC Publicity Secretary Seye Oladejo said in a statement that the party…
BREAKING: FFK Bows To Pressure, Tenders Apology To Daily Trust Journalist
Ex-Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has apologised to Eyo Charles, the Daily Trust journalist whom he attacked at a press conference. LagosspyNG had reported how Fani-Kayode, verbally abused at Charles before ending a briefing in Calabar, Cross River state. Charles had asked him if his recent trips were being sponsored. In a statement shared via his Twitter…
Presidency Denies Reports On Daura Traveling To UK On Health Grounds
The Presidency has denied social media reports that Mamman Daura, President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, travelled to the UK due to treat coronavirus infection. Reports emerged on Wednesday morning that the former journalist and industrialist had been infected with COVID-19 and was flown out on medical emergency. “It is true he travelled to the UK on…
BREAKING: President Buhari Presides Over NEC Meeting
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the 13th weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in Aso Villa. The meeting took off at exactly 10 am, and was attended by the Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo. Including the Head of Service of the Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan, and other ministers joined virtually from their various offices. Six…
BREAKING: Oshiomhole Meets Buhari In Aso Villa
The Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday afternoon arrived the Presidential Villa, Abuja for a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. It’s suspected that the meeting is related with the forthcoming governorship election in Edo State
Breaking: Tribunal Voids Election of Governor Diri of Bayelsa State
The Bayelsa State Gubernatorial Petition Tribunal has nullified the election of Bayelsa State Governor Duoye Diri. According to The Guardian News, it reported that the election was nullified based on a petition by the Advanced Nigeria Democratic Party, which argued that it was unlawfully excluded by INEC from participating in the November 16, 2019 governorship…
Former Nigerian President Task Youth To Take Over Power From The Old
Former head of states, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has tasked the to step up their political game by dislodging the older generation from leadership positions. Obasanjo notes that there is an urgent need for the youths to participate actively in the activities of political parties to take over the structure from them. Obasanjo said this on…
BREAKING: Gov. Sanwo-Olu To Lead APC Gubernatorial Campaign In Ondo State
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sango-Olu will lead the All Progressive Congress (APC) National Campaign Council for the Ondo State Governorship election. He confirmed this on Wednesday via his Facebook Official Page monitored by LagosspyNG. Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed delight for having the opportunity to lead the campaign in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo State. He…
Tinubu Blasts Obaseki Says ‘You Are Errant Governor, Dictator, Contemptuous Of Edo People
National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has sent a powerful message to Governor Godwin Obaseki, berating and accusing him of gravely assaulting democracy and making a mockery of the Nigerian constitution. He said Obaseki’s governance of Edo has been a throwback to the worst excesses of Nigeria’s military past and represents…
Gov. Wike Condemns Invasion Of Edo State House Of Assembly
River State Governor, Nyesom Wike and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Campaign Council for Edo State Governorship Election have condemned the illegal invasion of Edo State House of Assembly by political thugs of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt today, the Chairman of the Campaign Council and Governor of Rivers…
Finally, Buhari Assents Amended Companies And Allied Matters Bill
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed the Companies and Allied Matters Bill, 2020 recently passed by the National Assembly. The new Bill replaces the extant Companies and Allied Matters Act, 1990, introducing after 30 years, several corporate legal innovations geared toward enhancing the ease of doing business in the country. Such innovations include: Filing fee…
President Buhari Welcomes Ize-Iyamu, APC Members In Aso Rock
President Buhari on Friday received the Edo APC Gubernatorial Candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja alongside other party members. Ize-Iyamu was accompanied by Caretaker Committee Chairman All Progressive Congress (APC) and the Chairman Campaign Council in State House. The APC Governorship candidate will contend with the incumbent Governor of Edo…