TheNigerian News Politics Review – February 3rd to 8th

Our politics connoisseur, Sylvanus Okpe, reviews the biggest stories from his ever-busy world in the last one week.

Why I can’t interfere in Ganduje, Sanusi feud – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, lamented that he lacks the constitutional powers to wade into the lingering crisis between Governor Umar Ganduje of Kano State and Emir Sanusi III.

The President stated this when he received the Governor Ganduje and some elected members of the National Assembly from Kano state at the statehouse. Details>>>>>>>

Furore over fresh constitution review by Senate

Divergent reactions have continued to trail the move by the Nigerian Senate to review the 1999 Constitution.

The President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan had constituted a 56-man committee charged with the responsibility of reviewing the constitution. Details>>>>>>

Edo 2020: Court bars PDP from conducting LGA congresses

A High Court sitting in Ekpoma, Edo State, has restrained the People’s Democratic Party from conducting ward congresses in the state.

Justice Joy Okeaya-lnneh granted the order following a motion filed by former members of Edo State House of Assembly, Hon Eruanga Gallant, Victor Idiakheoa and Jide Obalowoshe. Details>>>>>>

I won’t tolerate any more protests in Imo, Uzodinma says

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has threatened to deal with politicians sponsoring protests in the state.

The governor stated this while addressing members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers and Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), who organised a solidarity rally for him. Details>>>>>>

Reps reject Innoson made- in-Nigeria SUVs as official vehicles

Members of the House of Representatives have rejected plans to hand over Nigerian-made Innoson cars as their official vehicles.

Accordingly, it was further learnt that the lawmakers insisted on brand new imported SUVs against the locally assembled and made-in-Nigeria brands. Details>>>>>>

INEC deregisters 74 political parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it has de-registered 74 political parties.

The commission further announced September 19 as of the date for the governorship election in Edo State and October 10 for that of Ondo state. Details>>>>>>

I have kept my promise to end Boko Haram – Buhari brags

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, said that he has delivered on his promise to end Boko Haram and other forms of criminalities during his inauguration as President in 2015.

He prided that the subsequent decimation of the terror groups has shown that he kept his word. Details>>>>>>

Drama as protest disrupts APC South-West caucus meeting in Osun

There was a mild drama at the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osun State chapter, Osogbo, on Tuesday, when the meeting of the party’s caucus in the South-West was disrupted by protest from members of the APC in Ekiti State.

The protest was not unconnected to the squabble to occupy the position of the APC Deputy National Chairman, South, which became vacant following the appointment of Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo as Minister of Trade and Investment by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. Details>>>>>>>