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Pastor Ize-Iyamu Risks Arrest For ₦700m Fraud

Pastor Ize-Iyamu Risks Arrest For ₦700m Fraud

July 12, 2020 3:15 pm

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Edo State, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, risks being arrested on July 14.

Ize-Iyamu may be arrested if he fails to appear before a Federal High Court in Benin City, Edo State for allegedly laundering the sum of ₦700m.

EFCC had informed a Federal High Court in Benin City, that Ize-Iyamu and his fellow suspects took possession of about ₦700 million without any contracts.

However, the court had on July 2 adjourned the matter to July 14 due to the absence of Ize-Iyamu, who was said to be indisposed.

The trial …

Governor Uzodinma's Penchant For Peddling Falsehood

Governor Uzodinma’s Penchant For Peddling Falsehood

July 12, 2020 10:44 am

Every passing day, Governor Hope Uzodinma keeps coming publicly, to tell blatant falsehood before the good people of Imo state particularly, and the entirety of Ndi Igbo both home and abroad.

With the sort of falsehood that often emanates from Governor Uzodinma and his treacherous but unprofessional media team, one apparently does not need further proof that Governor Uzodinma is nothing short of an imposition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) party controlled Supreme Court of Nigeria without the true mandate of the electorate.

Following the above reaffirmation, it is now obvious to all and sundry in Imo state …

Secondus Attacks Buhari - 'You're Killing Nigerians With Taxes'

Secondus Attacks Buhari: ‘You’re Killing Nigerians With Taxes’

July 5, 2020 3:45 am
Prince Uche Secondus, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Saturday, cried out that President Muhammadu Buhari and his ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, are overburdening Nigerians with taxes and tariffs.

Secondus lamented that Buhari and APC careless about relieving the plight of the country’s suffering poor population.

He stated that while other world leaders are raising stimulus inform of palliatives to cushion the biting effects of COVID-19 on their citizens, President Buhari is busy heaping more burden on the populace with his endless taxes and tariffs.

Read Also: Uche Secondus In Close Door Meeting With PDP Senators

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End SARS: Atiku Backs Protest, Tells Buhari Govt What To Do

2023: Atiku Responds To Bamgbose’s Claim He’s Returning To APC

July 4, 2020 6:12 am

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the claim by a Nigerian frontline lawyer, Barrister Olusegun Bamgbose, that he may return to the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2023 presidential election.

Bamgbose in a chat with Newsmen on Friday said “As we draw closer to 2023 Presidential race and politicians are busy strategising on how to be relevant, I foresee Atiku defecting back to APC.

Read Also: Ohanaeze Youths Tell Buhari To Honour Atiku, Warn Ex-VP On 2023

“This may seem absurd and incredible, but it will come to pass. This, however, is conditioned on

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Why Ize-Iyamu’s Alleged N700m Fraud Trial Was Stalled

Why Ize-Iyamu’s Alleged ₦700m Fraud Trial Was Stalled

July 3, 2020 10:06 am

The absence of Justice Umar Garba, of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin, Edo State, stalled the trial of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the September 19, gubernatorial election in the state, and four others, in the case of ₦700 million fraud preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Other defendants in the case include the state chairman of the PDP, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, his predecessor, Chief Dan Orbih, former Deputy Governor of the State, Lucky Imasuen, and Efe Erimuoghae Anthony.

The Court had on June 18, 2020, …

How APC Governors Backed Obaseki's Move To PDP

How APC Governors Backed Obaseki’s Move To PDP

July 3, 2020 3:57 am

Governor Godwin Obase­ki of Edo State received the blessings of his col­league governors in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) before defecting to the Peo­ples Democratic Party (PDP).

A credible source in the party, who does not want his name in print, said even though the gover­nors never openly declared sup­port for Obaseki’s move, many of them who were sympathetic with him over the manner he was treated “encour­aged him to pitch his tent elsewhere since he has been shut out from his own house”.

Obaseki, who has been at loggerheads with his predecessor and then na­tional chairman of the …

Nobody Can Dictate To Buhari – Presidency Speaks On NEC Meeting

Nobody Can Dictate To Buhari – Presidency Speaks On NEC Meeting

June 29, 2020 7:34 am

The Presidency on Sunday insisted that the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Executive Council, NEC, meeting held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa was virtual not a physical one.

President Muhammadu Buhari’s spokesman, Garba Shehu said no one can dictate to the president where to sit or hold meetings.

Read Also: Presidency Speaks On Alleged Rift Between Buhari, Tinubu

Recall that APC NEC meeting, which led to the dissolution of the party’s National Working Committee, NWC led by immediate past National Chairman was held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Reacting, the Peoples Democratic Party, 

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Tinubu Tells Lagos Govt To Donate Revenue Of Toll Gate To Victims

Tinubu Speaks On 2023 Political Ambition (Full Statement)

June 28, 2020 7:20 am

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally broken silence on the ouster of the Adams Oshiomhole-led national working committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The APC National leader aired his opinion in a statement he authored and released on Saturday.

Tinubu, in his message, thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for stepping in to resolve the crisis rocking the party but was unhappy that the crisis degenerated to the point where he felt compelled to intervene.

He, however, urged different parties to sheathe their swords.

He thanked Oshiomhole for his roles in the office and for accepting the decision of the APC …

Yahaya Bello -10 PDP Governors Set To Decamp To APC

Yahaya Bello: 10 PDP Governors Set To Decamp To APC

June 27, 2020 7:02 am

The Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello has disclosed that 10 governors of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, are set to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC.

In an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ on Friday night, Bello state that the APC was not in any crisis and President Buhari’s intervention saved the party.

In his words; “I can tell you that there are up to 10 PDP governors ready to join APC and you’re gonna see that”

Bello disclosed that the governors that have signified their intention to leave PDP have evaluated APC and recognize the importance …

Ajimobi Died When We Needed Him – APC

Ajimobi Died When We Needed Him – APC

June 26, 2020 2:46 pm
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed sadness over the death of Abiola Ajimobi, former governor of Oyo State.

Ajimobi died on Thursday after battling coronavirus related health complications.

Ajimobi had been appointed the APC Acting National Chairman after the Court of Appeal upheld the suspension of the party’s National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole.

On Friday, Mai Mala Buni, Chairman APC National Caretaker Committee, spoke glowingly of the deceased.

Buni, the Governor of Yobe State, assumed the position on Thursday.

Read Also: Multiple Organ Failure Killed Ajimobi – Lagos Commissioner

He said Ajumobi’s death came “at a crucial time the party

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Karma Works - Omokri Blasts Oshiomhole, Tinubu, Sanusi

“Karma Works”: Omokri Blasts Oshiomhole, Tinubu, Sanusi

June 26, 2020 2:23 pm

Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday mocked Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi former CBN Governor and Emir and Adams Oshiomhole, the suspended APC National Chairman.

Reacting to the leadership crisis in APC, Omokri said Tinubu and Oshiomhole are reaping what they sowed.

In a tweet, the former presidential aide said both men among others lied against Jonathan.

Read Also: Democracy: Omokri ‘Exposes Lies’ From Buhari’s Broadcast To Nigerians

Others Omokri claimed lied against Jonathan include, dethroned Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi; Wole Soyinka, Omoyele Sowore, Rabiu …

Buhari Used And Dumped Tinubu - Fani Kayode

Buhari Used And Dumped Tinubu – Fani Kayode

June 25, 2020 8:01 am

Femi Fani-Kayode on Thursday took to his official Facebook page to write an open letter to Senator Bola Tinubu, reminding him of his words and how his political party, the All Progressive Congress (APC), is falling apart.

He also took some time to emphasize to his fellow political juggernaut how he shot himself in the foot by forming an unfruitful alliance with President Muhammadu Buhari and his cabals and how that has come back to haunt him as the same cabal has strategically disposed him of his relevance in the All Progressive Congress party.

Read Also: It Is Over For

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