Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has expressed regret over the annulment of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election, saying he would do things differently if given another chance. He said this during the launch of his autobiography – “A Journey in Service”, in Abuja, on Thursday. Speaking after, former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo reviewed…
A mild drama erupted in the Senate on Thursday as Senate President Godswill Akpabio ordered the Sergeant-at-Arms to remove Senator Natasha Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, from the chamber. The drama started after a report by Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Monguno, who informed the Senate that Senator Natasha had refused to relocate to a new seat…
Former Military President Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB) has said late Basorun Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the June 12, 1993 presidential election. The June 12 election has been a heated topic with different accounts of the events narrated by different parties. However, in his autobiography: “A Journey in Service,” which was launched in Abuja,…
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has revoked several traditional titles, including those held by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor Boni Haruna, and himself. The decision follows the restructuring of emirates and chiefdoms across the state. Governor Fintiri made the announcement during the coronation ceremony of the newly installed Chief of Madagali. He…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun has withdrawn from the local government election scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 22. This is contained in a letter dated Feb. 17, signed by the APC state Publicity Secretary, Alao Kamorudeen, addressed to the Secretary of the State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC). A copy of the letter obtained by…
The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of plotting to assassinate Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke. At a press briefing on Wednesday at the party’s Secretariat in Osogbo, PDP Chairman Sunday Bisi claimed that Egbetokun intentionally deployed Special Forces to escort “miscreants” into local government…
Twenty-seven members of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday, February 19, dismissed rumours suggesting that they have left the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the opposition Labour Party (LP). The defection rumour is coming amid the crisis rocking the Assembly. The crisis deepened following moves by ousted Speaker Mudashiru Obasa to return…
As of 10 a.m. on Wednesday, chairmen and councillors elected in the October 15, 2022, local government election in Osun State had resumed in about 14 LGA secretariats in the state. Checks by The PUNCH revealed that the chairmen and councillors, accompanied by many APC members, have resumed at Ila, Ede South, Ife Central, Ife…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has blamed Nigerians’ tolerance for the bad behaviours of the political leaders. He said once Nigerians begin to demand and insist that the right thing be done, the political leaders will begin to do the right thing. The ex-President also strongly criticised the deployment of military personnel for election duties in…
The fiery and prophetic voice of Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry, FARIM, Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo known as Baba Authority has warned Nigerians to stop laying curses on the government as it is affecting the development and growth of the nation. Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo made this known during an early morning deliverance programme, tagged…