What do you believe is the single most important factor driving up the cost of living in Nigeria?

DP Rigathi Gachagua is accused of corruptly and unlawfully acquiring assets valued at over Sh5.7 billion, an amount inconsistent with his monthly salary as the deputy president. [DPCS]

The movers of a motion to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have prepared more than ten grounds as the momentum by a larger part of legislators to show him the door heats up.

Reports have indicated that five allegation of gross violations of the Constitution have been cited in the motion, with the DP allegedly accused of being in violation of Article 10 on national values and principles of governance.

This is attributed to his public utterances, described as inciting, reckless inflammatory and capable of stirring ethnic hatred and Balkanisation.

High placed sources in political circles in possession of a copy of the motion yesterday told The Standard that the deputy president is accused of violating Articles 147, 148, 174, 186 and 189, which point to his conduct and responsibility as the principal assistant to the president.

• Read More