Few hours to the commencement of voting across the country, the national leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the postponement of election in seven out of eleven federal constituencies in Jigawa state. The resident electoral commissioner in charge of
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When I look back at my life, and all the stuff I did as a carefree, young and restless youth, I can’t help but shudder at some of my very bad habits. Yes, I was once short-fused; blowing off at the slightest provocation. It was pitiful. Over time I have managed to rid myself of […]
There are strong indications that the former Kwara State Governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Gbemisola Saraki, may dump the ruling party for the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). Gbemisola who is also the first daughter of Second Republic Senate Leader Olusola Saraki, while addressing her supporters in Ilorin, Kwara State
Though, it is still developing reports but according Aljazeera, a popular hotel in the capital of Somali,Mogadishu, has been attacked. The African Union mission to Somalia, AMISOM, confirmed that there had been an explosion and gunfire at the Makka Al-Maukarama hotel today Friday. Police told the media that government officials were trapped inside the hotel. […]
The Federal High court sitting in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from using the Smart Card Reader Machines for the presidential election holding Saturday, March 28. In a ruling this afternoon, the presiding Judge, Justice Ademola Adeniyi turned down the request for an interim order […]
The Nigerian Military has recaptured Gwoza, a Local Government Area of Borno State, a border town about 135 kilometres South-East of Maiduguri. Disclosing this in Abuja n Friday, the director of defence information, Major General Chris Olukolade, said, Gwoza was freed of the militants this morning. Olukolade further disclosed‎ that Nigerian troops had engaged the […]
Supreme Court dismisses appeal filed by Mr. Frank Okon seeking the nullification of the election of Gov. Godswill Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State, NAN reports. Details later. . .
As part of an initiative to give back to society, Miss Nigeria, Ezinne Akudo has floated a charity foundation she calls ‘The Eight Foundation’ tilted towards the girl-child. This was made known at a media parley held yesterday at the new operational office of the foundation in Lekki area of Lagos. Ezinne in her welcome address […]
Many people have in the past few months being in a foggy state as to who should be voted Nigerian president on March 28, 2015 as citizens at this weekend go to the poll. Their confusion is as a result of heated campaigns and debates between the two leading political parties in the country; the […]
Tomorrow, March 28 will mark another milestone in Nigeria’s democratic life. It is a day when 70 million eligible voters will be going to the polls to elect the President, Senators and House of Representatives members for the next fours years. If all goes well, it would mark the fifth time since 1999 that the […]
National Coordinator of the Odua Peoples Congress, (OPC) Otunba Gani Adams opens up on last week’s protest against INEC chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega in Lagos. Excerpts: What do you have to say about the controversial rally you led? It is the opposition that is controversial which is condemning the rally. I don’t know how they […]
• Opposition party says bullion van used to bribe Police bosses • Fani-Kayode: Allegations insulting, are fairy tales A series of allegations of plots to manipulate the general elections which begin tomorrow was on Thursday levelled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) against the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In response, the PDP described […]
President Goodluck Jonathan and the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, restated their commitment to violence-free polls. Popularly referred to as Abuja Accord, the violence-free polls agreement requires the presidential candidates in Saturday’s election, their political parties and supporters to shun acts
Indications have emerged on why the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been very aggressive in its campaign for the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan. Contrary to insinuations that the ruling party is mortally afraid of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), hence its combative campaigns against it, the PDP is not afraid of APC […]
The rescheduled hearing on the confiscation of assets of former Delta State Governor, Chief James Ibori, kicks off on Monday, at the Southwark Crown Court in London. Although the full hearing will not start until April 13, Monday’s date is technically part of the proceedings, as the court and lawyers for both the Crown (British […]
Leader of the Niger Delta Peoples Salvation Force (NDPSF), Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari, has said that it shall be gun for gun, bullet for bullet, bomb for bomb should the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, General Mohammadu Buhari attempt to cause chaos after losing the election. Speaking during a road walk to drum support for […]
Professor Attahiru Jega, INEC Chairman has explained why he is been attacked over the use of the Smart Card Reader machines for the conduct of the general election. Jega opened up on Wednesday, March 25, while unveiling the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room in Abuja that those who had plans to fraudulently manipulate the outcome […]
‘Tosin Ajuwon A war of words ensued on Thursday between the Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, and his deputy, Alhaji Ali Olanusi, over the defection of the latter from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). While Olanusi accused the Mimiko administration of marginalizing many of his followers, the […]
Alhaji Ali Olanusi, deupty to Ondo state governor, Segun Mimiko of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has defected to the All Progressive Congress (APC). Details later
The leading opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that President Goodluck Jonathan just two days ago withdrew a whooping N1.3trillion from the account of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The APC made this known on Thursday via its facebook account (www.facebook/ All Progressives Congress). The opposition party berated the President Jonathan
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