Politics

Gunmen Attacks Convoy Of Emir Of Potiskum

January 15, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The spokesperson of the Police Command in the state, DSP Yakubu Sabo, confirmed the incident on Wednesday. At least six people have been killed and five others injured following an attack on the convoy of

Senator Hope Uzodinma reacts over imo state governoship election

January 15, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Senator Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that he owes his gubernatorial victory at the Supreme Court to a functional judiciary. Speaking after he received the Certificate of Return from the

How Dapo Abiodun Reacts To Supreme Court Verdict

January 15, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The Ogun State Governor, has reacted to the Supreme Court judgement that declared Senator Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as the winner of the March 19 governorship election. In a statement issued

Police Arrest Nnamdi Okafor, Suspected Sponsor of Imo Deadly Attacks Security operatives have arrested a 42-year-old man, identified as Nnamdi Okafor from Amanachi community in the Orsu Local Government Area of Imo state. Gistlover reports that Okafor is reportedly the mastermind behind the recent deadly attacks in the state. Recall that the country home of the state governor, Hope Uzodinma, was also recently attacked by gunmen who killed two security guards attached to the governor and burnt the building. It was gathered that Okafor who was identified as a director of Pecubel Hotel. Okafor was arrested at Aboha-Ohi around Lifeline Assembly, Owerri/Orlu Road in Imo state. It was learnt that security operatives had been watching Okafor for some time before his arrest. A source told Vanguard: “Nnamdi Okafor is from Amanachi community in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo state, he was arrested in April, around Lifeline Assembly in Aboha-Ohi along Owerri /Orlu Eoad in Imo. “Okafor, male, 42 years. He’s the director of one Pecubel Hotel and has a pharmaceutical outlet in Lagos. He was arrested in connection with sponsoring /financing of the so-called unknown gunmen terrorising Imo state,” the source said. The paper also said some others had been arrested in connection to the deadly attacks in Imo with one of the ring leaders’ name given as Izuchukwu Ohaeri.

Without Delay, Governor-Elect of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, Freezes All State Bank Accounts

January 15, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

The governor-elect of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has issued an order freezing all bank accounts belonging to the state government with effect from yesterday January 14, 2020. According to a statement released by the

Supreme Court sacks Ihedioha as governor of Imo state, declares APC’s Hope Uzodinma winner of election

January 14, 2020 Gist Lovers 0

The Supreme Court has annulled the election of Emeka Ihedioha as the governor of Imo state. The seven-member panel of justices today held that hedioha was not duly elected as governor. The apex court declared

‘Ex-Pension Boss, Abdulrasheed Maina, Was Still Receiving Salary Even After His Dismissal’ -AGF

Abdulrasheed Maina Reveals Why He Can’t Get Senators With N1bn Properties As His Sureties.

January 14, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

Abdulrasheed Maina a former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, who is standing trial on charges of money laundering involving N2bn, has appealed to the Federal High Court in Abuja to vary some

Osun APC Chairman Confirmed Dead - POLICE

Police On their toes As Supreme Court Rules On Sokoto Governorship Tussle.

January 12, 2020 Sylvester Gistlover 0

The State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Kaoje, who disclosed this in Sokoto, on Sunday through a press statement signed by the Command Public Relations Officer ASP Mohammed Sadiq Abubakar. He said the measure was to

Why President Buhari Asked Us to Deal with Oshiomhole – Obaseki

December 27, 2019 Gist Lovers 0

Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that President Buhari asked them to deal with anyone engaging in anti-party activities, which is what we are doing to Oshiomhole. He stated this while backing his actions

Senator Ubah Tells Constituents to Ignore Reports of His Sacking

December 18, 2019 Gist Lovers 0

Senator Ubah Tells Constituents to Ignore Reports of His Sacking The Federal High Court in Kubwa, Abuja, allegedly sacked Ubah from the Senate, based on a suit instituted against him by Mr Obinna Uzor. Uzor

Obiozor: Attacks On Politicians Inexcusable – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Smiles Again After Spending 7 Months in Dubai

December 3, 2019 Gist Lovers 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar Smiles Again After Spending 7 Months in Dubai The former vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has been fighting several battles recently such as the desire to impeach President Muhammadu

What Dino Melaye Said About Congratulating Smart Adeyemi

December 2, 2019 Gist Lovers 0

What Dino Melaye Said About Congratulating Smart Adeyemi Dino Melaye has released another song after his defeat in last Saturday, November 30th rerun election in the Kogi West Senatorial district election. Dino who is well

Governor Matawalle Approves Bill Nullifying Payment of Allowances to Past Political Office Holders in Zamfara

November 28, 2019 Gist Lovers 1

Governor Matawalle Approves Bill Nullifying Payment of Allowances to Past Political Office Holders in Zamfara The bill which stopped the payment of pension and allowances to former governors, deputies, speakers and their deputies in Zamfara

Breaking!! Ex-governor Abdul Aziz Yari writes Zamfara State Government To Demand Payment Of Allowance

November 28, 2019 Gist Lovers 0

Breaking!! Ex-governor Abdul Aziz Yari writes Zamfara State Government To Demand Payment Of Allowance Former governor Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar has written to the Zamfara State government, demanding the payment of his upkeep allowance, which according

Garba Shehu Speaks On Why Jonathan Is Angry With PDP

November 27, 2019 Gist Lovers 0

Garba Shehu Speaks On Why Jonathan Is Angry With PDP The Presidency has reacted to claims of former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido that former President Goodluck Jonathan traded off Bayelsa to the All Progressives

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President Muhammadu Buhari Orders Security to Fish out Killers of Kogi PDP Woman Leader

November 25, 2019 Gist Lovers 0

President Muhammadu Buhari Orders Security to Fish out Killers of Kogi PDP Woman Leader President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate investigation into the cause of the murder of Mrs Achejuh Abuh, the Peoples Democratic