A former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has denied media reports that he has decided not to support any candidate for next year’s presidential election in Nigeria. Making the clarification in a statement on Sunday by…
Ondo Assembly sacks LG Caretaker Committees
The Ondo State House of Assembly has dissolved the caretaker committees across the 18 local government areas of the state. The motion on the dissolution was moved at the plenary on Thursday in the hallowed…
APC vs PDP: Jimi Agbaje speaks on Lagos,…
The Peoples Democratic Party Governorship Candidate in Lagos, Mr Jimi Agbaje, has said that the party was sure of winning the state governorship election in 2019. Agbaje said this in an interview with newsmen at…
2019 presidency: What will happen if Buhari returns…
The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has said that it would be suicidal if President Muhammadu Buhari returns to power in 2019. Tambuwal, who was one of the 12 presidential aspirants on the platform…
Fayose weeps as he leaves Ekiti Govt House,…
There was drama at the Ekiti State Government House on Sunday as outgoing Governor Ayo Fayose wept profusely while vacating the state’s number-one seat. Fayose shed tears shortly after attending a thanksgiving service to mark…
Atiku: Falana reacts to Obasanjo’s endorsement
Activist lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) has reacted to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s endorsement of ex vice president, Atiku Abubakar, for the 2019 presidency. Atiku is the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Falana,…
BREAKING: Governor Amosun Reportedly Dumps APC
Unconfirmed reports reaching ORIENTAL TIMES indicates that Ogun state governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for Accord Party. The news was announced on Twitter by a handle (@ogun_state) citing…
2019 Presidency: Why Atiku is a formidable candidate…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Niger State, Dr mohammed Santuraki, on Saturday declared that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar was a “formidable opponent.” Speaking with News Agency…
2019 presidency: How Ben Bruce reacted as Atiku…
Senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray Bruce has congratulated former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi over his selection as running mate to Atiku Abubakar, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential candidate. This was confirmed after…
Fayemi floors Ekiti PDP LG chairmen in court
A High Court in Ekiti State has turned down a request, seeking to stop the Governor-elect, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, from dissolving the 16 local government councils. The state’s Association of Local Governments of Nigeria led…
Atiku: Peter Obi emerges PDP vice presidential candidate
Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has selected ex-Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi as his running mate. This was the outcome of a meeting held in Abuja on Friday. Atiku polled 1,532 votes in the…
Gov Amosun threatens to dump APC over primaries
Amosun issued this threat during a meeting with party leaders and loyalists across the 20 local government areas of the state Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, last night threatened to pull out of the…
2019: Obasanjo reveals kind of President Nigeria needs
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said Nigeria needs a President with a sound knowledge of the economy. Obasanjo said Nigeria will make a headway when such a person assumes power. He said this while speaking…
Fani-Kayode speaks on Fayose dumping PDP, says final…
The former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has urged the Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose not to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Fayose had threatened to dump the PDP in protest over the…
2019: Tunde Bakare tells Buhari what to do…
The Founder of Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has told politicians seeking elective positions in the country, to focus on issues that would benefit the masses. Bakare made the appeal yesterday, during a service…