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Drama ensued at the House of Representatives when some members struggled to grab the mace as the Speaker, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, was about to announce Minority Principal Officers of the house. The struggle began at about 2.30 pm on Wednesday, when  Rep. Kingsley Chinda (PDP) moved a point of order, interrupting the speaker who was […]

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general elections, and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned what he called outright persecution of former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, for standing against President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.     In a statement he personally signed and released to journalists yesterday, Atiku […]

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the non-member countries of the organisation (OPEC+) on Tuesday signed a draft ‘Charter of Cooperation’ in a bid to further strengthen their partnership. The charter now replaces the ‘Declaration of Cooperation’, which was reached in December 2016 between the two groups. Speaking at the end of […]

Defending champions Cameroun’s 0-0 draw with the Squirrels of Benin Republic coupled with Ghana’s Black Star’s 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau Tuesday, means the Indomitable Lions will play Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the second round of the 2019 Africa Nations Cup in Egypt. The mouth-watering clash to take place in Alexandria Saturday July 6, was […]

Despite the horse-trading, secret pacts and cross-party backroom dealings, that preceded the recent election of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) members into the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives, www.www.aso.rocks search engine has learnt from Aso Rock sources that President Buhari has directed that no opposition party legislators be allowed to chair […]

Ahead of D-Day next Friday, July 5, there is palpable tension in Osun as people await the Supreme Court verdict on the State governorship election between Governor Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The rising tension comes as a coalition of civil society […]

After months of prevarication, President Muhammadu Buhari finally approved the termination of the appointment of the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Prof. Usman Yusuf on Monday. The president also approved the appointment of Prof. Mohammed Nasir Sambo as the new NHIS Executive Secretary. The President also approved the dissolution of NHIS […]

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr is facing criticism from fans over his decision to leave Arsenal’s Alex Iwobi and Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi on the bench for the African Cup of Nations clash with Madagascar, reports football.london.co.uk. Despite having already qualified from Group B, Nigeria’s performance against Madagascar left a lot to be desired, with […]Read More

A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday ordered the final forfeiture of the $8.4 million and N7.4 billion found in bank accounts linked to former first Lady, Patience Jonathan. The anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had sought a final forfeiture of the sums found in various accounts linked to the former […]

The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Monday said it has over 400 witnesses to present at the presidential election petition tribunal to further challenge President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in the February 23 poll. The tribunal granted the PDP 14 days to tender all documents they need to prove its case. “We have over 400 […]

The Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) worldwide, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo has announced his decision to take leave of absence. The pastor said the decision follows spiritual counsel which he has sought from Christian leaders and spiritual mentors. Mr. Fatoyinbo  made this disclosure in a statement on his official Instagram page on […]

Over a month since President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn-in for a second term, the president has been running the country without a cabinet. www.www.aso.rocks search engine learnt from very authoritative Aso Rock sources that the main factor delaying the ministerial list is the intrigues and internal wrangling rocking the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in […]