How Nigerians reacted to Melaye’s freedom from ‘kidnappers’

By Yusuf Luka Nigerians have weighed on the escape of the Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, from those who reportedly abducted him. DAILY POST recalls that Melaye, on Friday announced his escape from kidnappers. The lawmaker was billed to appear in court on Thursday but failed following a reported attack on him by gunmen suspected […]

2019: Atiku, the political prostitute, formally declares for presidency

— 22nd July 2018 Announcing his intention to contest the 2019 presidential election, Atiku said the current All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government had performed below par… Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2019 presidential election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The declaration, which took […]

If President condones disrespect for his office, I’ll not condone same for the party -Oshiomhole

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday lamented that ministers are taking advantage of President Muhammadu Buhari’s “fatherly disposition” by not being up and doing in the various ministries they head. He also threatened to prevail on Buhari to sack such ministers from the federal cabinet, adding that if […]

Police invite Melaye for questioning

The Nigerian police have denied attacking the convoy of Senator Dino Melaye. The Senator had accused the police of shooting at his convoy on his way to inaugurate a project in his constituency on Thursday in Kogi. “I thank God for spearing (sic) my life once again. Over 20 bullets holes on my jeep. Combination […]

Why Jonathan government didn’t save despite oil boom – Okonjo-Iweala

A former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has linked the failure of former President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration to save for the rainy day, despite oil boom, to the insistence of state governors that funds in the Excess Crude Account must be shared. According to Okonjo-Iweala, as finance minister, with the backing of Jonathan and […]

Why Nigerian government cannot release Dasuki – Malami

The Nigerian government has explained why the former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, will not be released in spite of bail granted. The attorney-general of the federation, Abubakar Malami, said the federal government cannot release Dasuki, because the allegation against him is a matter of public interest which has cost several lost of lives. The […]

Buhari departs Abuja for Netherlands, to address ICC

The presidential aircraft conveying the president and some of his aides left the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja at about 1.30 p.m. The Chief of Staff to the President, Malam Abba Kyari, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Musa Bello and the Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Idris Ibrahim were […]

PDP group woos Saraki, Lai Mohammed

The Concerned Members of the Peoples Democratic Party, Kwara State chapter, has appealed to the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki and his loyalists in the All Progressives Congress to defect to the PDP. The group also urged the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Muhammed, and the Kwara State APC factional Chairman, Mr Bashir Bolarinwa, to […]

PDP asks Buhari to Report himself to ICC for crimes against humanity

The Peoples Democratic Party has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to use his attendance of the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the International Criminal Court, Rome Statute, to report his administration to the court over alleged documented human right abuses, crime against humanity and killings in Nigeria under his watch. The party said the fact […]

Presidency Defends Buhari Despite Incessant Bloody Attacks, Killings

As certain parts of the country is engulfed by violence and massacre, President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has been absolved of any blame and said to be focus in tackling the challenges. Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina in a piece made available Monday, recalled various interventions and measures so far taken […]

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