2face Idibia Lost N114 Million During Elections

A few days ago 2face Idibia blasted past presidents and Governors of Nigeria, saying that they had done nothing for Nigerians.

His comments won him a lot of praises from his fans, who commended him for keeping it real and speaking the truth when others wouldn’t.

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The Tambuwal Effect

The emergence of Alhaji Aminu Waziri Tambuwal as speaker of the House of Representatives in 2011 upset the apple cart that had been ordained by his then party leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Four years later and with Tambuwal about to leave office as speaker on May 29 for the Sokoto Government House, the consequence of his action is about to reawakened in the House of Representatives but this time without him being in the battle.

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NASS Offices: Northwest shouldn’t be blackmailed – Jibrin.

Rep. Abdulmumin Jibrin who hails from Kano State, represents Kiru/ Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House   of Representatives. He is the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and in this interview with some journalists in Abuja, Jibrin bares his mind on why he supported Governor Rabiu Kwakwaso for the All Progressives Congress, APC presidential ticket, why he has now changed his loyalty to the President- Elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, retd; why he wants to be the speaker and his relationship with Femi Gbajabiamila among other salient issues. Excerpts:

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Tejuosho Explains Why She should become first Lagos female speaker.

Adefunmilayo Tejuosho is the only female of about eight members-elect to the Lagos State House of Assembly, LSHA vying to become speaker. Currently spending her fourth term as member representing Mushin Constituency 1 in this interview she gives reasons why her aspiration should bear fruit.

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Gov Aregbesola puts together new cabinet

OSOGBO – Barely six months into the second term of Osun state governor, Mr. Rauf Aregbesola, the contest among chieftains of the All Progressive Congress, APC, for the available positions in the state cabinet seems to be reaching a climax in anticipation that a new cabinet will soon be constituted. It would be recalled that Governor Aregbesola, few days to his second term inauguration on November 27, 2014, announced dissolution of the cabinet that had worked with him for three years.

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If Buhari does not step on toes he will fail – Nkire.

Though he belongs to the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the euphoria from the party’s victory at the last general elections is not lost on him to close his eyes on key issues the incoming government should do to be different from the outgoing People’s Democratic Party, PDP.

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A word of advice from Buhari to Mama Taraba: Don’t Give Up:You Will Win One Day

President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) has told the governorship candidate of APC in Taraba State, Senator Aisha Alhassan not to allow the outcome of the just concluded election in the state weigh her down.

According to Buhari, he was able to win the presidency after three unsuccessful attempts.

The president-elect gave this advise when he hosted a delegation from Taraba State.

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Flexing:See Photo Of President Jonathan Enjoying A Train Ride

President Goodluck Jonathan (Extreme Left) And Other Officials Test-Riding A Train During Inspection Of Abuja Rail Mass Transit Project In Abuja On Thursday 

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Address Worsening Insecurity, APC Tells Jonathan

The All Progressives Congress has told president Goodluck Jonathan to find a solution to the degrading level of insecurity in the Nigeria.

Punch reports that the All Progressives Congress beckoned on the President saying that the current trend of the dreadful Islamist terrorist group capturing and killing citizens is totally uncalled for.

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A last Fashola Approves 120 Cars For Lagos Obas

Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State, western Nigeria, has approved the procurement of 120 new vehicles of various brands for traditional rulers in the state.

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Gov Fayose Sacks Permanent Secretary

A Permanent Secretary in the Ekiti State Civil Service, Mr. Tunde Alokan, has been sacked by Governor Ayodele Fayose, it was learnt on Monday.

Alokan until his removal was the Permanent Secretary in charge of the Office of Establishment.

A source said Alokan was relieved of his job because of his closeness to a former state governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi.

It was learnt that Fayemi attended the burial of Alokan’s late father held in Efon Alaaye in February which the source said did not go down well with the powers that be in the state.

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THE Enugu State Gov. Chime Faces Impeachment 3 Weeks To End Of Tenure

Governor of Enugu State,Sullivan Chime, is facing impeachment barely 3 weeks to the end of his tenure.

According to Punch, 14 members of the state House of Assembly have commenced plans for Chime’s impeachment.

The lawmakers have leveled a series of allegations against the governor, including accusing  him of forging a N12 billion supplementary budget in 2012.

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President Jonathan Swears In Two Federal Commissioners

President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday swore in two federal commissioners. They are ambassador Toye Olofintuyi from Ekiti State who was sworn in as Commissioner in the Civil Service Commission (FCSC), representing Ekiti, Edo and Ondo States, while Ambassador Abudullahi Shinkafi from Zamfara State was sworn in as Commissioner, Federal Character Commission (FCC).

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Fuel sells for N500 per litre in Oyo as petrol scarcity worsens

Ibadan – The scarcity of petrol worsened on Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo capital, with long queues dotting the few filling stations where the product is available.

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Another Buhari Walker Arrives Gombe With Over 70 Requests For President-elect

Another walker, Malam Abubakar Umar, 43 years, who started trekking from Yola, Adamawa, on Saturday to celebrate the victory of President-elect, Maj-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, in Abuja arrived Gombe on Thursday where he spent the night.

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Mimiko, Olanusi and the ‘failed coup’

It was a coup that failed. At least that is what analysts of the political situation in Ondo State believe.

And following the failed coup, the state’s 73-year-old deputy governor, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, is about to lose his position.

Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko

Members of the Ondo House of Assembly have issued him an impeachment notice and about 24 hours later directed the Chief of Judge of the state, Justice Olaseinde Kumuyi, to raise a panel to probe allegations of gross misconduct leveled against him.

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Jonathan’s defeat, Okunbor’s rejig jolt Edo PDP

The defeat of President Goodluck Jonathan has changed the politics of Edo State and the question in the minds of many is how the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state will be able to muster that formidable opposition to the Governor Adams Oshiomhol- led APC now that the PDP has been kicked out of power at the center.

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