The All Progressive Congress (APC) on Tuesday inaugurated screening and appeal committees for its Edo governorship aspirants. During the inauguration of the committees in Abuja, the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole expressed his doubt over the originality of the certificate of the current governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. While expressing his doubt over Obaseki’s University of Ibadan certificate, the national chairman directed the screening committee to confirm the authenticity of...

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the fourth virtual meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ministries of Interior, Police and Niger Delta Affairs are expected to make presentations during the meeting. NAN reports that Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha and nine Ministers joined the president at the Council Chamber of the State House,...

No fewer than 47 members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday disobeyed a resolution of the House to dress in black in solidarity with rape victims across the country. The News  Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the House had on June 4, resolved to wear black in their next sitting scheduled for Tuesday in Abuja. Among the lawmakers who jettisoned the resolution were the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Ahmed Wase (APC-Plateau), and the Majority...