Makarfi Sympathizes With Elder Clark …… Condemns Police Raid

Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi has condemned the raid, by personnel of the Nigeria Police, on the house of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, yesterday. The condemnation was contained in a release by an aid to the senator, Mukhtar Zubairu Sirajo, today in Kaduna. The statement reads “Senator Makarfi considers this assault on a respected national leader a […]

2019: APC’s Hajiya Abubakar set against male contenders for reps

By Ado Hassan, Sokoto An All Progressives Congress(APC) female aspirant to the House of Representatives under Kagarko/Kachia Federal Constituency of Kaduna state, Hajiya Maimuna Asabe Abubakar is set to dwarf her male counterparts in contension, promising to render unequal representation with resilience for the development of people in the area if given the mandate. She […]

AS SENATOR DAVID ALECHENU BONAVENTURE MARK PICKS THE PDP NOMINATION FORM FOR THE PRESIDENCY THIS WEEK. WE TAKE A BRIEF LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF THIS ICON, THAT HAS BECOME A REOCCURRING DECIMAL IN THE NIGERIAN POLITICAL SPACE.

By Comrade Lawrence Okoh Born in the non-descript, inaucous and obscure ancient community of Otukpo in the defunct Benue/Plateau state (present day Benue State), on April 1948. Mark began his early education at St. Francis Catholic Practising School, Otukpo between 1956 to 1961. He proceeded to the NIGERIA Military School, Zaria. Thereafter, he was admitted […]

2019: Why I should be PDP’s presidential candidate – Makarfi

Josiah Oluwole A former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ahmed Makarfi, has given reasons why he believes he should be the candidate of the party for next year’s presidential election. Mr Makarfi also said there is an attempt to foist a sick president on Nigeria with the much publicised 800metres walk by President […]

I Told You So, The World Does Not Want Buhari Back, Says APC Presidential Aspirant

“I told you so. About ten days ago, I revealed to our great party, the APC, and fellow Nigerians that the world is against President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term bid,” Ogbonnia stated.   SKC Ogbonnia, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described the report in which President Donald […]

WHEN AN ABUSE OF AN OLD MAN BECOMES MINDLESS AND ATROCIOUS

By Yusuf Mohammed When a man gets older and crosses age 70, his sense organs begin to wane and malfunction. The brain articulates slower. It is normal to hear old men complain of ear, eye and joint problems. Human body is like a car. It gets older by each day. It also needs frequent medical […]

Sokoto: Tambuwal’s ex-aides throw weight behind APC, Buhari, Wamakko

By Ado Hassan, Sokoto NO fewer than 300 former Special Assistants who resigned their  appointments under the current PDP Sokoto state government of Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal pledged their loyalty and support to the All Progressives Congress(APC), President Muhammadu Buhari and Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko. The erstwhile  Special Assistants decision is coming on the heels […]

PDP Urges Police to Come Clear on Fani Kayode’s Invitation

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Nigeria Police to come out clear on the ‘fact-finding’ invitation extended to Former Aviation Minister, Femi, Fani Kayode, to appear on Tuesday for alleged conspiracy, criminal defamation and inciting publication. The PDP says while it is not against any lawful step by the police in carrying out […]

OSHIOMHOLE vs. SARAKI: A FOUNDATIONAL POLITICAL BLUNDER

By James KANYIP When the present Senate was convoked in June of 2015, it was, as is customary, saddled with the responsibility of electing its Principal Officers, especially the Senate President and the Deputy Senate President. The Leadership of APC had a list of those it wanted for these positions. However, instead of conveying a […]

Secondus Appoints Chidoka Special Adviser On Strategy and External Engagements

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus has appointed former Minister of Aviation and former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), Chief Osita Chidoka, as his Special Adviser on Strategy and External Engagements. The appointment is with immediate effect. Chief Chidoka, who is well reputed for his […]