Removal of Onnoghen As CJN Worrisome, Questionable — US
The US Embassy in Nigeria said in a statement that the decision of the executive arm of government to suspend the head of another arm of government without recourse to the National Assembly was questionable and worrisome. The US which had last week threatened to place a visa ban on all persons who manipulate the electoral process, questioned the timing of the suspension of the CJN. The US said the removal of Onnoghen “undercuts the stated determination of government, candidates, and political party leaders to ensure that the elections proceed in a way that is free, fair, transparent, and peaceful
Timing of Onnoghen’s removal wrong – UK
The British Government has expressed worry over the removal of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen, by President Muhammdu Buhari. This comes barely hours after the American government disagreed with the Federal Government over the removal of the CJN. The Punch reports that the United kingdom said the timing of the removal which occurred three weeks to the election could cast a shadow over the polls. The UK said although it respects Nigeria’s sovereignty, it would continue to show interest in Nigeria’s affairs as a friendly nation. The British government said the removal of Onnoghen could affect the
2019 Election: Atiku’s Wife Takes Campaign To Ondo South
*Urges Ondo women to vote Atiku as next president of Nigeria Mrs Titi Atiku, wife of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, stormed Ondo South Senatorial District of Ondo State with her campaign train, to mobilise large group of women in support of her husband presidential ambition, ahead of February general election in Nigeria. Ondo South women Mrs Titi was received at exactly 5 :30 P.M by group of women and party leaders who converged across the six Local Governments of Ondo South at Domfav Hotel and Suites
Lawless President: Where Lies Our Hope?
By Olumide Akinrinlola I am disappointed some educated Nigerians were clapping hands yesterday for Buhari, spreading lies and deceit to defend the illegal removal of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. They joined people perpetrating political scam to turn logic on its head in the name of partisanship. I am surprised the more they look , the less they see. Some argued it was because Buhari’s administration who is the most corrupt government in the history of Nigeria is fighting corruption. They claimed there is nothing wrong if Buhari suspend the constitution in the name of fighting corruption.
Reconvene Now and Impeach Buhari Over Ilegal Removal of CJN, CUPP Urges NASS
Opposition political parties have asked the Senate to reconvene immediately and begin impeachment move against President Muhammadu Buhari for suspending the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Onnoghen without due process. The first national spokesman of the Coalition of United Political Parties, Imo Ugochinyere, said this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja. According to the Punch Newspaper, Ugochinyere said, “The Senate should reconvene now and start impeachment process against the President for acting against the provision of the Constitution he swore to uphold. “A man who rode to power on the basis of respect for the rule law
PDP Steps Up Grassroots Campaign, Visits More Villages In Ondo Communities
By Oyeniyi Iwakun In its grassroots mobilization and sensitization towards wooing more votes for the party ahead of the 2019 general elections, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Okitipupa Local Government of Ondo State, has visited more villages and farm settlements under the State Constituency I of the Local Government. The campaign train driven by its motto, “Better Life”, had last weekend visited several villages like : Agbetu/Abusoro, Idobilayo, loyinmi, Ilebe , Iwada, Irowa, Ilutitun Oil Palm Estate, Oloto, Igbisin, Igedege, and Abusoro/ Egwen Lisa, were visited between January 22, 2019 to January 24, 2019. Hon Oye Ibine, Ondo
PDP Steps Up Grassroots Campaign, Visits More Villages In Ondo Communities
By Oyeniyi Iwakun In its grassroots mobilization and sensitization towards wooing more votes for the party ahead of the 2019 general elections, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Okitipupa Local Government of Ondo State, has visited more villages and farm settlements under the State Constituency I of the Local Government. Candidate of the PDP for Ondo State House of Assembly in Okitipupa State Constituency I, Hon. Adelokiki Lawson, with PDP logo on his neck, addressing some youths The campaign train driven by its motto, “Better Life”, had last weekend visited several villages like : Agbetu/Abusoro, Idobilayo, loyinmi, Ilebe
Nigeria May Be Excluded From Rapture – Nigerians React As WhatsApp Crashes Worldwide Without Affecting Nigeria
Yesterday, “instant messaging app,” popularly known as WhatsApp was reported to have crashed worldwide without affecting Nigeria. Starnews learnt that the crash affected WhatsApp in every part of the world except Nigeria without any technical explanation by expert even till now. The development has however generated lot of hilarious tweets and jokes on social media especially on tweeter. Some Nigerians were of the opinion that the country has been excluded from being part of the world, while some said it was as a result of the change agenda of president Muhammadu Buhari administration. Others said it was the sign of
If We Expose Those In Buhari Govt, They’ll Not Only Go To Jail, They’ll Go To Hell – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said those in the present administration will not only go to jail, they will go to hell if their corrupt acts are exposed. According to the Punch Newspaper, Obasanjo said the atrocities and corruption under president Muhammadu Buhari led administration are capable of taking government officials to hell if exposed. Obasanjo also explained why he forgave an ex-Vice-President and Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in an interview with the BBC Yoruba monitored by our correspondents. Comparing Atiku with President Muhammadu Buhari, Obasanjo said his former deputy, though not a messiah, was far better
Council of State Okays N30, 000 For Federal Workers, 27,000 For State Workers As Minimum Wage
The National Council of State on Tuesday approved the transmission of the National minimum wage bill to the National Assembly The Nation reports that the Minister of Labour Chris Ngige briefed State House correspondents at the end of the Council of State meeting chaired by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to him, the bill approved by the Council includes N30000 minimum wage for Fed. workers and N27,000 for states and private sector. The proposal, he said, will cover employers of labour with minimum of 25 workers. He explained that the Federal Executive Council and the National Economic Council meetings have already
