The national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will now hold upon the return of President Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently on medical vacation in the UK.
APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun disclosed this during a media parley, Monday in Abuja.
Anglican Church Warns Members Against Biafra Day Celebration
The leadership of Anglican Communion has warned members and residents in the South East not to heed the sit-at-home order issued by IPOB and MASSOB to commemorate Biafra Day Celebration.
DEMOCARCY DAY: Buhari Has Recorded Huge Success – Sagay
Professor Itse Sagay, the Chairman, Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption(PACAC) believes that there is so much to celebrate in Nigeria today. Assessing President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration which would be two years on Monday, he observed that looking at where the nation was coming from, there is already light at the end of the tunnel.
Dalung Refutes Contract Fraud Allegation
Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung has rejected allegations of his complicity in a controversial N128million contract awarded by his ministry in November, 2013.
Democracy Day Address by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo gave assurances that economic recovery was certain and that Nigeria was on the path to sustainable prosperity that is "not tied to the price of crude but instead, to the boundless talent and energy of its people...as they invest in diverse areas of the economy."
Ekweremadu Advocates Total Removal Of Age Limits For Political Offices
The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has called for the total removal of age as a criterion for holding political offices in Nigeria. He instead called for a situation where the electorate are allowed to make their choices based on their assessment of the competence of those who present themselves for elections.
Senate Passes PIB After 17 Years
The Senate Thursday, passed the much anticipated Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) after 17 year of consideration. The bill has been passed as the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB). The Bill which has gone through 5 sessions of the National Assembly beginning from the 4th Assembly which was inaugurated in 1999 under President Olusegun Obasanjo.