Today's Headlines: How I Avoid Pitfalls Laid Against My Administration-Wike; Senate Mourns Dokpesi
How I Avoid Pitfalls Laid Against My Administration-Wike Photo Credit: Pm News The immediate past governor of Rivers State, Chief Barr Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has advised his successor to be wary of political sycophants whose only goal is to advance their own personal interests. Delivering his goodwill message, the former governor noted that some politicians are very dangerous and so must not be drawn close in matters of governance.
Today's Headlines: What I Saw During 2023 Elections Scared Me–El-Rufai; Bandits Kill 9 In Kaduna
I Was Terrified By What I Saw During the 2023 Elections-El-Rufai Photo by PM News Nasir El-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, has spoken out about his fears over the widespread vote buying that occurred during the state's elections in 2023. In an interview with the media on Sunday, the governor expressed his disappointment that many voters were demanding to be paid in order to cast their ballots, a condition which, in his opinion, led to the loss of election for many qualified candidates.
Alia Shuns Zone B, Makes First Key Appointments From His Zone
By Cornelius Terhemen Hwande It is no longer news that the new Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has announced key appointments into his administration. What is shocking to observers is that four of the first key appointments are from the Governor’s area, Zone A, only one from Zone C and none at all from Zone B which gave him the highest votes during the 2023 governorship election.
Today's Headlines: What I Saw During 2023 Elections Scared Me–El-Rufai; Bandits Kill 9 In Kaduna
What I Saw During 2023 Elections Scared Me–El-Rufai Photo Credit: Pm News Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed concern over large incidents of vote buying which characterised the 2023 elections in the state, saying he was scared by what he saw. The Governor who spoke during a media chat on Sunday lamented that many voters were insisting on accepting money before casting their ballots, a situation, which, according to him, led to defeat of many otherwise good candidates at the election.
Heartbroken: thunder strike killed 5-year-old boy on his way back from mosque
Abdulmalik Junaidu, a five-year-old boy, was killed by lightning on Monday at around 7 o'clock in the Nasarawa Yanlemu community in the Bakori LGA of Katsina State. The victim's father, Malam Junaidu Gide, stated, "It was raining when I left work at the car park after Maghrib prayers. "I went home and asked for the kids as the rain stopped. They visited the mosque, the mother informed me. The deceased's older brother, Abdulmajid, returned home scared a short while later and reported that something heavy had
'Tinubu & The CJN Are From The South-West And Akpabio Is Also From The South-South' -Abdulaziz Yari
The Zoning arrangement being made by the All Progressive Congress has caused the Senate Presidency to be zoned to the South-South. The APC in its wisdom had claimed that they have to zone the Senate Presidency to a Christian in the South-South to silence the fears over the rumored Islamization agenda.
Source reveals who will emerge as Deputy Senate president candidate if APC reviews zoning formula
According to a news that was published by the Leadership Newspaper online this morning, it was reported that indications have emerged that, the All Progressives Congress (APC), may review its zoning arrangements for the 10th National Assembly. It was reported that the decision, is fallout of the recent parley between the president-elect, Chief Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and presidential candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Alhaji Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, in Paris, France, last week.
Osinkolu reveals the region where Tinubu's Secretary to the Govt of the Federation should come from
According to a news that was published by The Nation Newspaper online yesterday evening, it was reported that Dr. Olusegun Osinkolu, who is the Patron of Asiwaju BolaTinubu Vanguard, during an interview with The Nation Newspaper correspondents, has revealed the region where the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, would come from.
Just this morning, we were told why Ganduje's very angry over Tinubu's meeting with Kwankwaso-Source
According to a news that was published by the Vanguard Newspaper online this morning, it was reported that ahead of the June 13th inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, there are indications that the last week’s Paris meeting of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the former governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, may alter the zoning formula for presiding officers.
Armed Bandits Attack Kaduna LGA, Shoot Nine Villagers As Others Sustain Bullet Wounds
According to the Punch,the community of Ungwan Dakwa, which is located near the Dogo Dawa outlying district in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was apparently the target of another incessant assault by armed individuals who are suspected to be terrorists,whereby no less than nine locals paid the ultimate price after getting slaughtered in cold blood by the intruders.
Bandits Kill Nine, Injure Others In Kaduna
At least nine people have been reportedly killed by bandits during an attack at Ungwan Dakwa village, near Dogon Dawa ward in Birnin Gwari Local government area of Kaduna State. Channels TV report that, Although the police authorities are yet to comment on the incident, the House of Assembly member-elect for Birnin Gwari State Constituency, Honourable Yahaya Birnin Gwari, confirmed the incident to Channels Television on Sunday.
Just This Morning, We Were Told Why Ganduje’s Very Angry Over Tinubu’s Meeting With Kwankwaso-Source
According to a report that appeared in the Vanguard paper online this morning, there are signs that the meeting in Paris last week between the incoming president, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano State, may change the zoning formula for presiding officers ahead of the June 13th opening of the 10th National Assembly.
Terrorists Slaughter 9 Innocent Lives In Kaduna Community
At least nine people have been murdered by suspected terrorists in the Ungwan Dakwa village near the Dogo Dawa ward of Kaduna State's unhappy Birnin- Gwari Local Government Area. The criminals raided the neighborhood on Saturday around 2 p. m., shooting indiscriminately. Neither the state government nor the state police command have issued an official proof.
We Want Senate President to Remain in the North Because We Gave APC Block Votes to Win -Danasabe Suleiman-Kakanda
A chieftain of the APC from the North West, Danasabe Suleiman-Kakanda, has advised other zones to emulate his zone by giving block votes to the APC. In his interview, Suleiman-Kakanda was reminded that his zone is clamoring for the Senate presidency, even though the outgoing Senate president is also from a northern zone.
10th NASS: CSOs Hail Tinubu, Claim Reviewing The Zoning Favour The North Central
A collective of civil society organizations known as the Conference of Nigeria Civil Rights Activists (CNCRA), has expressed its support for the alleged decision of President-elect Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) to reevaluate the zoning arrangements of the 10th National Assembly (NASS).
Bandits kill 9, injure others in Kaduna
Kaduna Village Head at an attack at Ungwan Dakwa village, close to Dogon Dawa ward in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, no fewer than nine people were slain by bandits. Yahaya Gwari, the member-elect for the Birnin Gwari state constituency in the House of Assembly, verified the occurrence yesterday even though the police authorities have not yet commented on it.
Abbas: The question I asked APC when the Speaker seat was zoned to the Northwest-Gbajabiamila speaks
According to a news that was published by the Punch Newspaper online this morning, it was reported that the outgoing Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed the question he asked the All Progressives Congress' leadership, when the position of the Speaker of the 10th Assembly, was zoned to the North-West geopolitical zone.
APC Integrity Group Criticizes Zoning Arrangement
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Integrity Group has criticized the party's leadership for zoning the speaker and deputy senate president positions to the north-west, while the north-central has been left out. The group's national coordinator, Dawu Mohammed, and secretary, Chisom Nwakanma, said in a statement on Friday that the zoning arrangement was unfair and did not promote inclusivity.
North Central APC Govs reject zoning Senate Presidency to South, demand the position
The governors of the North Central geopolitical zone have rejected the zoning of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senate presidency to the South. The governors, who met in Abuja on Tuesday, said they were not consulted before the decision was taken. They also said that the decision was unfair to the North Central zone, which has not produced a president since the return of democracy in 1999.
10th NASS: North Central governors reject APC zoning
The zoned leadership for the 10th Assembly, as announced by the ruling All Progressive Congress, "has been rejected by the governors of North Central." The governors have also set up a meeting with Bola Tinubu, the president-elect, and Abdullahi Adamu, the party's chairman.