Osibajo, Saraki, Dogara honour Ekwueme

Nigeria's Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President  Bukola Saraki, and Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the house of representatives, were among those who received the remains of former Vice-President, Alex Ekwueme at the Presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Monday.

Tinubu first daughter gives birth to a baby boy through surrogacy after years of barrenness

Tinubu's first daughter gives birth to a baby boy through surrogacy after years of barrenness

The first daughter of the National leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Chief Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has welcomed her first baby, a boy, through surrogacy, P.M News reports.

Surrogacy is a method when there is an agreement whereby a woman agrees to carry a pregnancy for another person or persons, who will become the newborn child’s parent after birth.

Folashade, the Iya-Oloja General of Lagos State, welcomed the baby on 25 December, 2017.

The naming ceremony has been fixed for Monday, January 1, 2018.

PHOTOs: Buhari visits farms in Daura, inspects cattles, fruits

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday visited his farms in Daura, Katsina State to inspect his cattles and his fruits.

The President wants Nigerians to emulate him and key into his core programme, Agriculture.

Kashamu rejects suspension, says Makarfi, Fayose are tyrants

Kashamu rejects suspension, says Makarfi, Fayose are tyrants

Ogun east senator, Buruji Kashamu has rejected  his suspension by the National caretaker committee of People's Democratic party which slammed a month suspension on him without any reason.

“The news of my purported suspension is coming on the heels of a pending appeal with a motion for injunction that has been properly entered and served on parties,” Buruji said.

“This renders the purported suspension a nullity as it offends the principle of ‘lis pendens’.

“Therefore, I reject the purported suspension because it offends all known principles of justice and fair hearing.

“It should be noted however that the mere fact that the Caretaker Committee could resort to this last-minute action in its dying hours and on the day of our national convention shows clearly that the battle that I and other well-meaning leaders, elders and stakeholders have waged against impunity and illegality, and for the enthronement of democracy, due process and the rule of law really got to them.

“Makarfi and his cohorts, especially Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose think that they can intimidate and pocket every voice of dissent within the party.

“Yet, they are quick to accuse the federal government of stifling the opposition when they are the real dictators and tyrants.”

“They arrogantly think that they can browbeat everyone into submission and buy over the conscience of our party leaders and delegates in continuation of their desperate bid to hold the party by the jugular in order to serve their selfish and egocentric ends,” he said.

“What is the essence of a multiparty politics and democracy if people cannot disagree to agree and ventilate their views? I dare say that any party or organisation that does not brook dissent and plurality of ideas and opinions is on its way to self-destruct and extinction.

“Today, let’s elect men and women of conscience who will truly reposition our party, restore democracy and make it the envy of all. Let’s show Nigerians that it is a new dawn and a new order in PDP.

“Finally, notwithstanding this purported suspension, I stand by my convictions in the struggle for the enthronement of genuine democracy, due process and respect for our own constitution. I remain strong and unbowed by their antics.” The Senator concluded

Photos: Governor Yahaya Bello commissions his multi-million massion, despite owing workers 20 months salaries

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has completed and commissioned his state-of-the-art country home on Mahmoud Atta street, GRA Okene, Kogi State.

Ambode approves 30% bonus for civil servants, political appointees

Ambode approves 30% bonus for civil servants, political appointees

The Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has approved 30% bonus to political office holders, public and civil servants in the state to boost their morale this season.

Newspaper Online gathered that the approval was signed by the State Head of Service (H.O.S.), Folasade Adesoye in a circular with Ref: No: CIR/HOS/17/Vol 1/087.

The circular, issued on Monday, December, 4 came with the title '2017 End of the Year bonus for Public/Civil Servants'.

“His Excellency, Akinwunmi Ambode, the governor of Lagos state has noted, with appreciation and gratitude, the dedication and commitment of all public/civil servants in Lagos State.

“In consequence, His Excellency, the governor has graciously approved the payment of 30 per cent of basic salary to all political appointees, public and civil servants in the month of December 2017." Adesoye said.