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Nigeria: Govt Plans for Open Governance Nationwide
The Federal Government of Nigeria said it will provide resources to effectively coordinate the implementation of the national action plan for the Open Government Partnership (OGP) across states. Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Agba, spoke on Thursday in Abuja during the 9th National Steering Committee meeting. He also tasked the technical working group on the development of a new national development plan to ensure the OGP principles are integrated into the actual plan.
Nigeria: Agencies Illegally Took N5.8 Trillion From Govt Account - Report
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), have made illegal deductions from the Federation Account estimated at N5.786 trillion between 2014 and 2017, said an audit report of the Auditor General of the Federation. This was disclosed in Abuja during the presentation of the 2014-2017 Federal Audit Report by the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ).
Nigeria: Govt Reassures Lifting 100 Million People From Poverty
Federal government has assured that the President Muhammadu Buhari's administration would lift over 100 million people out of poverty within the next 10 years. Minister of State Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanada Agba, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday during a Breakfast Dialogue on United Nations joint funds for social protection to accelerate implementation of sustainable development goals.
Nigeria: CBN Offers N197.6bn Treasury Bills Aug. 27
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced an offer of N197.598 billion treasury bills of three tranches, accessible by August 27, 2020. The bills which will be offered through Dutch auction are for 91 day tenor, 182 days, and another for 364 days tenor. In a publication signed by its Government Securities Office, CBN said it issued the offer on behalf of the Debt Management Office (DMO). A breakdown shows the bills are N20.373bn, N31.752bn and N145.475bn, which will be auctioned next week.
Nigeria: 'Buhari Lifting 100m Nigerians From Poverty'
The Federal Government has reiterated the commitment of the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration to lifting over 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years. It also said the administration will leave a legacy of accountability, transparency and openness in government through an Open Government Partnership (OGP).
Nigeria: Taxes Contributed N500 Billion to Revenue in June - FIRS
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has said tax revenues contributed at least N500bn to the N696 billion revenue that the three tiers of government shared in June 2020. The Executive Chairman, FIRS, Mr. Muhammad Nami, who disclosed this Monday on AIT programme also said stamp duty remittances has jumped from N18bn to about N80bn. He noted based on the above successes, taxes can keep Nigeria afloat. "Nobody wants to pay tax but payment of tax is necessary.
Dep gov’s defection not a threat to APC in Ondo - Adelami
Home Politics Dep gov’s defection not a threat to APC in Ondo – Adelami ADVERTISEMENT A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Chief Olayide Owolabi Adelami, has said the defection of the Deputy Governor of the state, Agboola Ajayi, to PDP is not a threat to the APC.
FMBN moves to promote access to affordable housing
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has said the bank’s board and executive management team remain committed to achieving the core components of a strategic roadmap to reposition the bank. Arc.
How to resolve our crisis - APC acting national chair
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If there must be a permanent resolution to the mirage of controversies rocking the APC, a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting must be convened, the party’s acting National Chairman, Prince Hilliard Eta, has said. Prince Eta, who was named on Wednesday as acting chairman following Abiola Ajimobi’s health challenge, stated this in an interview, saying the NEC meeting was at the root of the crisis bedevilling the ruling party.
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We’ll defeat Obaseki - Uzodinma
Home Politics We’ll defeat Obaseki – Uzodinma ADVERTISEMENT Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Edo State Primary Election Committee, Governor Hope Uzodinma yesterday said the party will win the forthcoming governorship election. Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State had on Tuesday dumped the APC following his disqualification from participating in the party’s primary. He is set to join the PDP.
Nigeria: Sacked Zamfara LG Chairmen Head to Court
Elected local government council chairmen in Zamfara State who were relieved of their positions by Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle have vowed to challenge their removal in court. Recall that Gov. Matawalle recently dissolved all the 14 local government councils but later reappointed eight chairmen.
APC is collapsing - Govs’ forum DG calls for sack of Ajimobi, others
The Director-General (DG) of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Salihu Mohammed Lukman, says the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is collapsing with no leader in charge. Lukman, in a piece written on Thursday titled ‘Old Ambition-Virus 2023: Why a Meeting of NEC is the Solution”, requested that a meeting of National Executive Committee (NEC) be convened as a precursor before a National Convention to replace the current members of the National Working Committee (NWC).
BREAKING: Ajimobi is alive
ADVERTISEMENT Former governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi is alive. There was a renewed anxiety on Thursday night over the health condition of the immediate past governor of Oyo State but his daughter-in-law, Fatima Ganduje-Ajimobi, has disclosed that Ajimobi is alive. Fatima, who is the daughter of governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, made this known on her Twitter handle, @FatimaGanduje. “Thank you for all the messages but our father is still alive, alhamdulillah.
Sacked Zamfara LG chairmen head to court
Home Politics Sacked Zamfara LG chairmen head to court ADVERTISEMENT Elected local government council chairmen in Zamfara State who were relieved of their positions by Governor Bello Muhammad Matawalle have vowed to challenge their removal in court. Recall that Gov. Matawalle recently dissolved all the 14 local government councils but later reappointed eight chairmen.
Crisis: APC asks Etta to act for ‘Acting Chairman’ Ajimobi
Home News Crisis: APC asks Etta to act for ‘Acting Chairman’ Ajimobi ADVERTISEMENT The National Working Committee (NWC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed the Party’s National Vice Chairman (South South), Prince Hilliard Etta, to act on behalf of Sen. Abiola Ajimobi, the acting chairman of the party, due to what they called his “unavoidable absence”. The NWC had endorsed Sen.
APC crisis: Ajimobi confirms appointment as acting chairman, calls for peace
Home Politics APC crisis: Ajimobi confirms appointment as acting chairman, calls for peace ADVERTISEMENT Deputy National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (South), Senator Abiola Ajimobi has sued for peace as he assumes position as acting National Chairman of the APC.
Confusion in APC as Giadom announces self Acting National Chairman
Home News Confusion in APC as Giadom announces self Acting National Chairman ADVERTISEMENT There was confusion at the National Secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress on Wednesday following an announcement by the deputy National Secretary, Victor Giadom that he’s the acting National Chairman of the party.
Nigeria: Obaseki, Shaibu Dump APC, Set to Join PDP
By Muideen Olaniyi, Saawua Terzungwe, Malikatu Umar Shuaibu & Usman A. Bello Abuja and Benin City — Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, yesterday resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor who announced his resignation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, dismissed allegations that his credentials were fake. Obaseki who met with Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, the chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, said he would disclose his new political party soon.
Obaseki, Shaibu dump APC, set to join PDP
Mixed reactions in Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, yesterday resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor who announced his resignation at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, dismissed allegations that his credentials were fake. Obaseki who met with Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, the chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, said he would disclose his new political party soon. “I have now decided, formally, to resign my membership of the All Progressives Congress.
Edo guber: APC reacts to Obaseki’s exit
Home Politics Edo guber: APC reacts to Obaseki’s exit ADVERTISEMENT Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, APC chairman The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has declined comment at the moment on the defection of Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, to another political party ahead of September gubernatorial election in the State.
Edo gov’ship: PDP NEC to meet over Obaseki
Crisis is brewing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over alleged moves by the party’s national leadership to grant waiver and governorship ticket to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state ahead of the September 19, 2020 election in the state. Governor Obaseki was disqualified by his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday from contesting the party’s primary poll.
Edo Primary: Why we disqualified Obaseki - APC
Home News Edo Primary: Why we disqualified Obaseki — APC ADVERTISEMENT L - R: Obaseki, Oshiomhole. The All Progressives Congress has explained why its disqualified Governor Godwin Obaseki from contesting the Edo state primary of the party slated for June 22. Obaseki was disqualified alongside two other aspirants, Chris Ogiemwonyi and Mathew Iduoriyekemwen while the party cleared former secretary to the state government, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Pius Odubu and Osaro Obaze.
Edo 2020: APC clears Ize-Iyamu, two others
Home Politics Edo 2020: APC clears Ize-Iyamu, two others ADVERTISEMENT Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared Pastor Osagie Ize Iyamu to contest the party’s primary ahead of the September 19 governorship election in Edo State. The party’s screening committee led by Professor Jonathan Ayuba also cleared two other aspirants, Dr Pius Odubu and Mr Osaro Obazee for the primary scheduled for June 22, 2020.
APC Screening: I’ll wait for the outcome but I don’t think I will get justice - Obaseki
Home News APC Screening: I’ll wait for the outcome but I don’t think I will get justice — Obaseki ADVERTISEMENT The committee set up by the All Progressive Congress to screen the Edo governorship aspirants questioned Gov Godwin Obaseki for over two hours on Wednesday. The Edo state governor who arrived the National secretariats at about 7.59pm, stayed longer than the other aspirants that were screened earlier.
Edo poll: Obaseki arrives APC secretariat for screening
Home Politics Edo poll: Obaseki arrives APC secretariat for screening ADVERTISEMENT Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has arrived at the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. Obaseki’s presence at the secretariat is said to be for the screening exercise ahead of the Edo gubernatorial primary election slated for June 22.
Nigeria: APC, Others Must Obey Our Law On Conduct of Primaries - Edo Deputy Governor
By Usman A. Bello & Malikatu Umar Shuaibu Benin and Abuja — The Edo State Government has reiterated that all political parties in the state must obey the regulations spelt out in its gazette aimed at curtailing the spread of COVID-19 in the conduct of primary elections. This is against the direct mode adopted by the APC National Working Committee (NWC) for the conduct of its primary. Governor Godwin Obaseki has insisted that indirect mode be adopted for the exercise.
Why we displayed Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu credentials - APC
Home Politics Why we displayed Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu credentials – APC ADVERTISEMENT The APC, yesterday, said the credentials of its six aspirants for the Edo governorship election were displayed to forestall a repeat of the Bayelsa scenario. It would be recalled that the APC had after winning last year’s governorship election in Bayelsa lost the state to PDP at the Supreme Court following issues surrounding the certificate of its deputy governorship candidate.
Edo gov’ship: Plot to disqualify Obaseki thickens
Apprehension at Benin City Government House A plot to disqualify Governor Godwin Obseki of Edo State ahead of the June 22, 2020, APC governorship primary in the state has been activated, Daily Trust reliably gathered. The party has fixed the screening of the six aspirants that have purchased, filled and submitted nomination and expression of interest forms for Wednesday and Thursday. The six aspirants are Gov. Obaseki, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Rt. Hon. Dr. Pius Odubu, Engr. Chris Ogiemwonyi, Hon.
Obaseki to Oshiomhole: Steer clear of Edo APC guber primary
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has asked the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, to recuse himself from the nomination processes of the June 22 governorship primary of the state. Speaking on Wednesday when he returned his nomination form to the national secretariat of the APC, Obaseki described Oshiomhole as an interested party.
APC govs, Oshiomhole in crucial meeting over Obaseki
Home News APC govs, Oshiomhole in crucial meeting over Obaseki ADVERTISEMENT Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are currently holding a closed-door meeting with their National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.
I didn’t choose direct primary for Edo - Oshiomhole – Daily Trust
Home Politics I didn’t choose direct primary for Edo – Oshiomhole ADVERTISEMENT The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, yesterday maintained that the party had not received any official letter from Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, rejecting direct mode of primary adopted by the National Working Committee(NWC).
Edo APC gov’ship: Oshiomhole, Obaseki head for final showdown
Ize-Iyamu emerges factional consensus candidate Candidate cannot emerge in Abuja – Obaseki ‘Repeat of Zamfara, Rivers cases imminent’ The National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, and the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, are heading for a final showdown ahead of the governorship primary of the party. The supremacy battle between Oshiomhole and Obaseki had created factions in the Edo State chapter of the APC with parallel State Working Committees (SWC).
EDO: I have learnt my lessons, Ize-Iyamu says after picking APC gubernatorial form
Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, one of the gubernatorial aspirants in the Edo State election, said he had learnt his lessons after obtaining the All Progressive Congress (APC)’s nomination form. The gubernatorial election in the state is to take place in September 19, 2020. Ize-Iyamu, who was a former Secretary to the state government in the state, told journalists at the National secretariats of the APC in Abuja that he is back home.
Pastor Osage Ize-Iyamu picks APC gubernatorial form
ADVERTISEMENT Ize-Iyamu Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has obtained the nomination form for the Edo governorship ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC at the national secretariat of the party in Abuja. The election is slated for September 19, 2020. Ize- Iyamu, who was a former Secretary to the state government told journalists that he has learnt his lessons in other parties, stressing that he is back home to be a member of the APC after he left the party in 2014.
Buhari’s cabinet cancerous, chaotic - PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party has alleged that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Executive Council has become cancerous, disorganized, chaotic, and incapable of driving an organized, result-oriented system and as such should be disbanded.
Crisis rocks APC again as Oshiomhole’s deputy faults Edo, Ondo gov’ship primary guidelines
Home Politics Crisis rocks APC again as Oshiomhole’s deputy faults Edo, Ondo gov’ship primary guidelines ADVERTISEMENT The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is set for another of round of crises as the party’s Deputy National Chairman (North), Sen. Lawal Shuaibu, yesterday said there was absence of transparency in the build up to the two governorship primary elections in Edo and Ondo States.
Bulama inaugurated as APC national secretary – Daily Trust
After months of intrigues, Waziri Bulama was on Monday inaugurated as the acting National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC). There have been series of machinations since the position of the national secretary became vacant following the resignation of Mai Mala Buni to contest for the governorship election in Yobe State. Bulama’s candidature had faced stiff opposition by a section of the party led by the National Vice Chairman (North-east), Mustapha Salihu.
Why we are yet to tackle APC crises — Akande panel – Daily Trust
The Chief Bisi Akande reconciliation committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has opened up on why it is yet to tackle the lingering crises rocking the ruling party. At the peak of the festering crises at both national and state chapters of the party, the National Working Committee (NWC) constituted a 12-man reconciliation committee, chaired by Chief Akande, a former governor of Osun State.
APC reacts to Atiku’s suggestions on diversification – Daily Trust
Home Business APC reacts to Atiku’s suggestions on diversification ADVERTISEMENT APC Logo Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress , APC, has reacted to the suggestions from a former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on economy diversification.
APC state chairmen suggest way to select Abba Kyari’s successor – Daily Trust
Home Politics APC state chairmen suggest way to select Abba Kyari’s successor ADVERTISEMENT Comrade Adams Oshiomhole The Forum of State Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the party’s national hierarchy to recommend a new chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. Daily Trust reports that underground machinations have since begun for who will fill the vacuum created by the death of Abba Kyari, the late Chief of Staff to the president.
Nigeria: Oshiomhole, Secondus 'Missing' As Political Activities Standstill
By Muideen Olaniyi, Malikatu Umar Shuaibu, Victor Edozie and Usman A. Bello The two leaders of the country's major political parties, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Prince Uche Secondus, of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have disappeared from the political space shortly after announcing the closure of their party headquarters. The closure of the two parties' headquarters followed confirmation of the coronavirus pandemic in the country.
Oshiomhole, Secondus ‘missing’ as political activities standstill – Daily Trust
The two leaders of the country’s major political parties, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Prince Uche Secondus, of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have disappeared from the political space shortly after announcing the closure of their party headquarters. The closure of the two parties’ headquarters followed confirmation of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. Secondus seems to have gone underground as his whereabouts have remained unknown.
Nigeria: How COVID-19 Will Affect Edo, Ondo Governorship Elections
From all indications, the conduct of this year's governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states is being threatened by the coronavirus pandemic that has forced political parties to suspend commencement of preparations for the exercise, our correspondents report.
APC governors celebrate Oshiomhole at 68 – Daily Trust
Home News APC governors celebrate Oshiomhole at 68 ADVERTISEMENT Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. Governors on the platform of the All Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) have commended the commitments of the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole to a united and prosperous Nigeria. The remark was contained in a statement signed yesterday in Abuja by the forum’s chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State.
APC governors, others hail Tinubu at 68 – Daily Trust
Home Politics APC governors, others hail Tinubu at 68 ADVERTISEMENT The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has described the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a dogged leader who has contributed immensely to the forum through his insightful and resolute inputs. The governors made the commendation on the occasion of Tinubu’s 68th birthday celebration in a statement by the chairman of the PGF who is also Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagudu.
Oshiomhole tests negative to covid-19 – Daily Trust
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has tested negative to coronavirus. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Lanre Issa Onilu which was released to journalists in Abuja on Friday.
APC chieftains lock horns over release of coronavirus statement – Daily Trust
Home News APC chieftains lock horns over release of coronavirus statement ADVERTISEMENT Two prominent chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Lanre Issa-Onilu and Yekini Nabena on Friday locked horns on who is legally right to sign official statement on behalf of the party on Coronavirus pandemic ravaging the world.
COVID-19: APC govs lament spread, call for unity – Daily Trust
Home Politics COVID-19: APC govs lament spread, call for unity ADVERTISEMENT Governors who are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have expressed concern over the rising cases of coronavirus in the country. The governors, under the aegis of Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), called on Nigerians to stop wishing their leaders bad things, adding that unity among citizens at this period was paramount.
...APC, PDP shutdown secretariats – Daily Trust
Home Politics …APC, PDP shutdown secretariats ADVERTISEMENT In line with the federal government’s directive banning large congregations and social gatherings, the two major political parties in the country have announced the shutting down of their secretariats. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole announced the closure of the party’s national secretariat in Abuja.
APC crisis: NWC member enforces court order, locks Onilu’s office – Daily Trust
Home Politics APC crisis: NWC member enforces court order, locks Onilu’s office ADVERTISEMENT Comrade Adams Oshiomhole. The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yekini Nabena yesterday enforced a court order stopping the spokesman of the party from parading himself as a member of the National Working Committee (NWC).
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