2023: Tinubu, Osinbajo divide South-West governors
By Clifford Ndujihe, Politics Editor, Dayo Johnson, Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Shina Abubakar, Rotimi Ojomoyela & Ademola Adegbite AHEAD of the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, governors elected on the platform of the party are divided over the aspirations of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Supporters of the duo were […]
Yemi Osinbajo declares to run for 2023 Presidency
By Idowu Bankole Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has declared, Monday, his interest to run for the office of the President, Federal Republic of Nigeria in the 2023 general election. Vanguard had quoted sources to have hinted that the Vice President would declare to run for the highest office in the land but the […]
Gambia’s Electoral Commission Rejects First-Ever Female Candidate
Chairman of the Gambia’s independent electoral commission (IEC) has rejected the nomination of Marie Sock, the first female to file nomination for the presidency in the Gambia. Sock, inexperienced in politics, filed her nomination papers last week, but couldn’t meet some of the requirements. IEC Chairman, Alieu Momar Njie said Sock, failed to declare her […]
President Akufo-Addo Is Building An Inclusive Ghana With Pragmatic Policies
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says pragmatic social intervention policies introduced by the government of President Akufo-Addo has contributed significantly to building an inclusive nation, which is leaving no one behind. Addressing Muslims and Ghanaians during the National Virtual Eid ul Adha Prayer at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation in Accra on Friday, Dr Bawumia […]
Ghana Foils ‘Elaborate Plot’ Targeting Government
Ghanaian authorities say they have detained three suspects over an alleged plot to destabilize the country. The news came as a surprise to security analysts, considering Ghana’s reputation as a stable democracy. Security forces in Ghana say they have arrested at least three people over alleged plans to target the presidency. “The joint operation was […]
Presidency Moves To End Kaduna Crisis
As the conflict between farmers and herdsmen linger in Kaduna, the office of the Vice President, Proffessor Yemi Osinbajo has made moves to bring to an end the conflict between the fulani herdsmen and farmers in the affected communities This was through a peace meeting with the warring parties in order to end the lingering […]
The Presidential Race In Malawi
Rigging fears, a rap song and the voice of Malawi’s youth are all elements in next week’s presidential election. Incumbent president Peter Mutharika is hoping to beat seven rivals to stay in office for a final term. With less than a week to go before Malawi holds tripartite elections to elect a president, members of […]
Kachikwu Writes Presidency, Accuses NNPC Boss of Insubordination
Kachikwu, has accused Group Managing Director of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Mr. Maikanti Baru, of insubordination, and called for the cancellation of the recent appointments in the NNPC. In a letter written by Kachikwu to President Muhammadu Buhari, the Minister of State said for over one year, he had tolerated the disrespectful and humiliating […]
NASS Gets 2018 Budget Early October – Presidency
As National Assembly resumes plenary tomorrow after its seven weeks recess, the presidency has concluded plans to present the 2018 budget to a joint session of Senate and House of Representatives very soon. Making this disclosure to The AUTHORITY yesterday, Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly matters, Sen Solomon Ita Enang, said that President Muhammadu Buhari […]
Osinbajo’s Vision And The Climate Of Fear
“Where have you been?” “I have been around” “I was just wondering why you have not said anything since the Acting President proclaimed that those of you who are asking for the restructuring of Nigeria are a bunch of government appointment seekers.” “So?” “Yes, so?” “Well, if you must know, I actually think that the […]
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