Nigeria’s presidency, Thursday has denied allegation by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that President Muhammadu Buhari’s 10-days leave to London was to give room for Bukola Saraki, the Senate President’s illegal impeachment. In a press release titled “Nigerians don’t believe PDP anymore,”…
* Buhari tells Saraki, other defectors: you’re bad eggs (Nation) * FG set to increase NYSC members’ allowance – DG (Punch)
THISISLAGOS MORNING NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 3, 2018 Buhari tells Saraki, other defectors: you’re bad eggs (Nation) President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday referred to defectors from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as “bad eggs”.…
Sani reacts to suspension by APC, reveals plan to impeach Saraki
Shehu Sani, the Senator representing Kaduna Central in the National Assembly, has insisted that he remains a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in reaction to a letter making rounds about his suspension from the party. Sani, speaking on…
Four PDP governors working for APC to secure Buhari’s re-election, Jibrin reveals
Abdulmumin Jibrin, a member of the house of representatives from Kano state, said Wednesday that at least four governors in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are secretly working with the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2019 election. The…
Military regime better than Buhari’s democratic government- Secondus
Uche Secondus, national chairman of the Nigeria’s opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said Wednesday that a military government is better than the current administration led by president Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking at a dinner to welcome party members who decamped from…
Understanding APC and the crisis of defections – Reuben Abati
Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the “factional” leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reportedly asked Senate President Abubakar Bukola Saraki to resign his position as Senate President. What exactly does the Comrade want Saraki to resign from- the Senate…
The APC is a sinking ship…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…
Nigerians deserve healthy President, PDP, R-APC tell Amaechi (Punch)
The People’s Democratic Party has accused the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, and others, which it did not name, of allegedly exploiting the fragile health of President Muhammadu Buhari to spite Nigerians. The party was responding to a claim by…
* Lagos mulls Water Transportation to ease Traffic Congestion (ThisDay) * Onitiri joins race for Lagos senatorial seat (Nation)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JULY 28, 2018 Lagos mulls Water Transportation to ease Traffic Congestion (ThisDay) Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State yesterday expressed the commitment of his administration to provide critical infrastructure and enabling environment for investors to…
APC senators insist Saraki, Dogara must step down (Nation)
The battle for the control of the National Assembly seems to be getting tougher – outside the two chambers. Despite the defection of some senators and members of the House of Representatives from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the…