POLITICS

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara,  has extolled the virtues of former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark on the occasion  of his 70th birthday anniversary. This was contained in statement signed and made available to DAILY ASSET in Abuja by his Special Adviser (Media & …

Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has appointed former INEC Chairman Prof. Attahiru Jega to chair a Committee for the Establishment of Yusuf Maitama Sule Centre for the Advancement of Politics and Democratic Governance in the state. The establishment of the Centre is a tribute to late Yusuf Maitama …

Former Kano State governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has urged Nigerians to obtain their permanent voter cards to enable them elect leaders of their choice in 2019. Shekarau made the call on Saturday during PDP Northwest zonal rally held in Katsina. “No matter who you want to vote as a candidate, …

Senator representing Lady’s Central Senatorial district, Shehu Sani has been fingered in an ongoing homicide investigation. Consequently, Austin Iwar, the police commissioner in the state has written to the senator asking him to appear on April 30 at the Command Headquarters in Kaduna for questioning.  “This is in connection …

By Shola Akingboye   The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may still be far off from resolving its internal crisis over the  control of  the soul of the party as some governors elected on the party’s platform  have vowed to resist any attempt at   arm-twisting them to dump the …

Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (APC) representing Delta Central Senatorial district has been suspended for 90 legislative days on Thursday. The suspension followed the Senate Committee on Public Petitions, Ethics and Privileges which has investigated him over his comment that: “the reordered electoral timetable was referred at President Buhari.” recommended his suspension. …

Being presentation by Atiku Abubakar, GCON, former Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria, at a Symposium on Federalism, Diversity and Nation-Building – Tackling the Challenges of Integration in Nigeria, organized by the Institute of Governance and Social Research, at the Ladi Kwali Hall, Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. Protocol: I would like …

A pro-unity group under the aegis of  The United Nigeria Group (TUNG) has expressed serious concern over President Muhammadu Buhari’s declaration to contest 2019 presidential election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress In a communique issued and signed by Dr.Okotie Destiny in Asaba,  Delta State capital which was …

The Pastor of Church of Eternal Life (Abuja branch) and former President (Youth Wing), Christian Association of Nigeria, Bishop Henry Sado, on Tuesday said he was deceived into joining the visit of Arewa Pastors Non-Denominational Initiative for Peace in Nigeria to President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The …

The Indegenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said they were happy that President Buhari was seeking re-election, saying he would be humbled as a sitting President when Biafra would be eventually realized. The group in a press release signed by its publicity secretary, Emma Powerful and sent to DAILY ASSET in …