Restructuring Is the Only Hope for Nigeria’s Survival – PDP

National DevelopmentPoliticsRestructuring Is the Only Hope for Nigeria’s Survival – PDP

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 25, 2021

ABUJA — Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have said Nigeria must be restructured for the nation to survive. Chairman of the PDP Governors Forum and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, said this in an address he delivered at a retreat for newly-elected officers of the party, in Abuja, on Tuesday. He noted that the nation was currently in dire straits on virtually all...

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Saraki Declares Intention to Contest 2023 Presidency

PoliticsSaraki Declares Intention to Contest 2023 Presidency

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 25, 2021

MAKURDI — A former President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has made his intention known to run for president in the 2023 general elections, Vanguard reports. Saraki made his intention known during his visit to the Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, on Tuesday, in Makurdi, whom he called a good party man under the People’s Democratic Party. According to the report, Saraki was in Makurdi with former Governor of Kogi State, Idris Wada,...

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Lawmakers Rejects Bill Seeking to Allow Citizens Sue Government Over Lack of Welfare

Law & JusticePoliticsLawmakers Rejects Bill Seeking to Allow Citizens Sue Government Over Lack of Welfare

Beloved John (Staff Writer)November 25, 2021

ABUJA — The Nigerian House of Representatives has rejected a bill that allows citizens to sue the government for not providing basic welfare. The bill suffered a setback at the house of representatives on Wednesday. Sponsored by Sergius Ogun, a lawmaker from Edo, the legislation seeks to amend section 6 of the Constitution to allow the judiciary to entertain cases on the provision of basic welfare as contained in chapter 2. Speaking on the bill,...

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‘Nigeria Need Restructuring to Survive’

National DevelopmentNewsPolitics‘Nigeria Need Restructuring to Survive’

Beloved John (Staff Writer)November 23, 2021

ABUJA — The governor of Sokoto State Aminu Tambuwal has said Nigeria must be restructured for the country to overcome its current challenges. The governor disclosed his stance on Tuesday at an event organized for the newly elected officers of the party in Abuja. Tambuwal who is also the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors’ forum, said the PDP is ready to work to ensure that Nigeria achieves greatness. “It is indeed time...

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To Reclaim Nigeria, PDP Must Demonstrate Capacity — Ayu

PoliticsTo Reclaim Nigeria, PDP Must Demonstrate Capacity — Ayu

PilotnewsNovember 23, 2021

ABUJA — The National Chairman-Elect, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, has said that for the party to reclaim power, it must demonstrate to Nigerians that it could run a better government. Ayu stated this at a two-day PDP National Retreat 2021 with the theme: “It’s time to rescue Nigeria” held on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that Nigerians would not vote for the party simply because it had done it before, but must...

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APC Group Appeals to Party’s Caretaker Committee to Announce National Convention Date

PoliticsAPC Group Appeals to Party’s Caretaker Committee to Announce National Convention Date

PilotnewsNovember 23, 2021

ABUJA — The Concerned All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders has appealed to the party’s Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) to announce a specific date for the party’s planned National Convention without delay. Alhaji Aliyu Audu, the Coordinator of the group also known as APC Rebirth Group made the appeal in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Audu said this was necessary since President Muhammadu Buhari had approved February 2022 for the conduct of...

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INEC, Civil Society Ask Buhari to Sign Electoral Amendment Bill

Nigeria ElectionsPoliticsINEC, Civil Society Ask Buhari to Sign Electoral Amendment Bill

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 23, 2021

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Civil Society Organisations, on Monday, called on President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the electoral amendment bill passed and forwarded to him by the National Assembly. The National Assembly has passed the bill and on November 19, transmitted the document to President Buhari for assent. While the Executive Director, Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, Clement Nwankwo, asked Buhari to use the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting to sign...

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Direct Primaries: APC Governors Divide as Senate President Visit Buhari

Nigeria ElectionsPoliticsDirect Primaries: APC Governors Divide as Senate President Visit Buhari

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 23, 2021

ABUJA — Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have been reported to be unable to agree on a direct mode of primaries imposed on political parties by the National Assembly. The report has it that a meeting between the 22 Progressive Governors of the ruling party on Sunday ended with no consensus. The meeting which was held at the Kebbi State Governor’s Lodge, Abuja, reportedly ended a shouting match between two governors from the...

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APC Group Appeals to Party’s Caretaker Committee to Announce National Convention Date

PoliticsAPC Group Appeals to Party’s Caretaker Committee to Announce National Convention Date

PilotnewsNovember 23, 2021

ABUJA — The Concerned All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders has appealed to the party’s Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) to announce a specific date for the party’s planned National Convention without delay. Alhaji Aliyu Audu, the Coordinator of the group also known as APC Rebirth Group made the appeal in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Audu said this was necessary since President Muhammadu Buhari had approved February 2022 for the conduct of...

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Buhari Promises Igbo Leaders, He Will Consider The Release of Nnamdi Kanu

Human Rights & FreedomPoliticsBuhari Promises Igbo Leaders, He Will Consider The Release of Nnamdi Kanu

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)November 20, 2021

ABUJA — The President, Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has said that an unconditional release of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, who is currently standing trial for treason, runs contrary to the doctrine of separation of powers between the Executive and Judiciary. This is as he said, though such a demand is quite heavy, he will consider it nevertheless. Buhari said this on Friday while receiving a group under...

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