Former governor of Kaduna state and one of the presidential aspirants of the people Democratic Party, Ahmed Makarfi recently spoke with Journalists on the forthcoming presidential primaries of the party and his expectation from his party. He also spoke on the allegation by the governor of Rivers state, Nyesom Wike that the Opposition All Progressive Congress has planted some moles as presidential aspirants in the PDP.

ThisDay

Osun Decides: Oyetola, Adeleke, Omisore in Three-Horse Race

After weeks of rancorous campaigns, the people of Osun State will today file out to elect a new governor that will succeed Rauf Aregbesola.

The Sun

Presidency to blame for Saraki’s, Dogara’s defection – Buhari’s man, Ali Ndume

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume is the immediate-past Leader of the Senate. He represents Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly. He is a core supporter of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term bid. In this interview with FRED ITUA, he slammed the presidency and the executive for failing to lobby and reach out to aggrieved members of the National Assembly. According to him, the refusal by various organs of the executive arm to do the needful led to the defection of Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara. He spoke on other issues.

Guardian

2019: Don’t vote ethnic jingoist, religious bigot as president, Tambuwal tells Nigerians

A Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential aspirant and Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has cautioned Nigerians against voting an ethnic jigoist and religious bigot as President.

Leadership

Imo APC Forum Denies Joining APGA

A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo Sate, under the auspices of Imo All Progressive Congress Stakeholders Forum, opposed to Governor Rochas Okorocha’s son in- law’s governorship ambition, has denied speculation that it has collapsed its structure into the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).

Daily Trust

What I discussed with APC governors – Oshiomhole

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, says President Muhammadu Buhari, party leadership and governors are committed to the conduct of free, fair and credible primaries to elect candidates across the country.

The Nation

…1.2m voters pick Aregbesola’s successor

NO fewer than 1,246,915 voters are expected to troop to the polling booths in Osun State today to elect the successor of the incumbent governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. The votes will be shared among 48 candidates of different parties standing for the election. Of the 48 candidates, however, only five are regarded as major contenders.

Tribune

Breaking: CBN, NDIC liquidate Skye Bank as AMCON takes over

THE Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has announced the liquidation of Skye.

The Authority

91 killed as flood hits 12 states

Rampaging flood in various parts of Nigeria has led to the death of 91. The victims of the disaster are mostly in 12 of the 36 states of the federation.

Vanguard