Politics

Lagos PDP reject result of Ajeromi House of Reps rerun

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2019

…Vows to reclaim mandate legally. Patrick Okohue The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the outcome of the House of Representative rerun election that took place on Saturday in Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency. In a statement by the factional chairman of

Politics

Ondo election crisis: Ex-Army chief’s wife denies involvement

Ihesiulo Grace 15 March 2019

Wife of the former Chief of Army Staff, Mrs. Omolara Ogomudia has denied any involvement in the violence that engulfed Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State during the recently concluded House of Assembly election in the state. Mrs. Ogomudia, in a statement by her media consultant, Mr. Patrick Adeoye, was reacting to allegations that […]

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‘Journalists should promote women politicians ahead of 2019 elections’

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2018 0

During a two days capacity building workshop in Kano, media men were charged to encourage women participation in politics by giving them balance reportage. A veteran journalist and one of the resource persons during the training, Mrs Moji Mokanjuola harped on journalists to support women politicians by giving them good coverage. The workshop which was […]

Business

2019 election: BudgIT decries cut in Nigeria’s health, education sector budgetary allocations

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2018 0

BudgIT, has decried the recent move by the National Assembly suggesting that the 2018 budget is undergoing virement that will re-allocate the meagre resources meant to improve the condition of health and education sectors for the conduct of the 2019 elections. BudgIT’s Principal Lead, Gabriel Okeowo, in a document obtained by The Daily Times, stated […]

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2019: PDP planning to win on fabricated allegations against Buhari’s government, Coalition reveals

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2018 0

A Coalition of about 100 Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria has claimed that it has uncovered dubious plots by the Peoples Democratic Party to win the 2019 elections using frivolous and fictitious allegations the Buhari administration. The group claimed a plot that has been hatched by the PDP to manufacture falsehood and distort facts in […]

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Guber primary fallout: In an unusual comment, Bagudu says Ambode gracious in defeat

Ihesiulo Grace 26 October 2018 0

…Kebbi Gov says Ambode holds no grudges, wants other politicians to emulate him …Insists Kebbi’s partnership with Lagos on Lake Rice reduces importation Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu, on Thursday, showered accolades on his counterpart in Lagos State, Mr, Akinwunmi Ambode for the high sense of maturity displayed in the wake of the political

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2019 Elections: EU/IPC equips journalists with election process

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2018 0

The need for ethical revolution in the journalism profession has been stressed by media experts. A media professional and member, Editorial Board of the Guardian Newspapers Mr. Martins Oloja made this call during a two-day capacity building workshop organised for political correspondents by the European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria through the

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INEC projects 80m registered voters ahead of 2019 elections

Ihesiulo Grace 12 October 2018 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said on Thursday that more than 80 million registered Nigerians were expected to vote during the 2019 general elections in the country. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu who disclosed this in a paper he presented at the 14th All Nigeria Editors Conference (ANEC) holding in Asaba, Delta capital said […]

Editorial

Party primaries and need for internal democracy

Ihesiulo Grace 10 October 2018 0

The ‘war’ in the various political parties in Nigeria especially the two leading parties, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the recent past over who bears the party’s ticket in the 2019 elections may have come and gone, but the accompanying acrimony and ill feelings may take a long […]

News

Group commends Lagos youths for standing by Samwo-Olu at Lagos APC primary

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2018 0

The convener, Sanwoolu Youths and Students Campaign Organisation (SYSCO), Hon.Gbenga Abiola AGBELEBU has expressed a profound gratitude and sincere appreciation to Lagosians who came out enmasse to elect Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the governorship candidate to fly the flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 elections in the state. Expressing the groups […]

Headlines Politics

I am more qualified to be elected president in 2019 – Atiku

Ihesiulo Grace 17 August 2018 0

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has disclosed that he is better qualified to be elected president of the country in the 2019 elections. This was contained in a press statement made available on Thursday by his campaign office. Atiku was in Enugu State on Thursday, where he made the claim during a meeting with stakeholders […]

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USIP urges FG to plan against election violence

Ihesiulo Grace 4 July 2018 0

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), has said that for Nigeria to prevent election violence and ensure a peaceful 2019 elections, there is need to get acquainted with the prevailing security and political realities in the country. This was disclosed in Abuja on Tuesday at the presentation of an Electoral violence risk assessment research […]

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Odinkalu, Mimiko charge media on protection of nation’s democracy

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2018 0

As Nigeria prepares for the 2019 elections, the media has been challenged to abide by the tenets of the profession and ensure neutrality and impartiality, while covering political activities and election and also refrain from broadcasting and publishing abusive language, incitement to hate, and other forms of provocative languages that may lead to violence. A […]

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2019 elections: US pledges support for credible process

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2018 0

The United States government has disclosed that it is dedicated to supporting Nigerians in ensuring that the 2019 elections will be transparent, credible and peaceful. This assurance was given on Thursday by the United States Consul General F. John Bray at the 2018 World Press Freedom Day, organized by the Public Affairs Section of the […]

Headlines Politics

Nigerians now wiser, 2019 poll will be tough – Oyegun

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2018 0

* Inaugurates Gov Badaru- led National Convention Committee National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Oyegun, has warned his party against the risk of being carried away with the sense of a ruling party, because 2019 elections will be tough as the county’s population has grown wiser. Oyegun, also described the APC […]

Interviews Politics

Ekiti 2018: Fayemi indicates interest in July 14 governorship race

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2018 0

Gives PDP govt red card Former Governor of Ekiti State and Minister of Steel and Solid Minerals Development, Kayode Fayemi (PhD) has issued the Peoples Democratic party(PDP) government in the state ‘quite notice,’ as he issued red card to it at the weekend. Fayemi who announced his intention to contest for the July 14 governorship […]

Politics

‘We’re sorry’ — PDP begs Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2018 0

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) says it is sorry for the “mistakes” it made while governing the country.   National chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, said this on Monday at an event in Abuja. The PDP governed Nigeria for 16 years, from 1999 to 2015 when it lost power to the All Progressives Congress […]

Editorial

2019 Election: INEC, voters and reluctant optimism

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2018 0

As the nation races toward 2019 general election, many strange things are happening daily in our political space; some heartening and others, undesirable. Particularly echoing on this wavelength is the demand for a robust political partisanship. A move that is aimed at terminating the dearth of leadership that has bedeviled our nation for too long […]

Politics

As Ojudu throws hat in ring for Ekiti governorship challenge

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2018 0

It is almost here, 2019, that year when many politicians will fall over themselves to reach the electorates and make campaign promises that many of them never intends to keep. It is the election year and at this time the people are never shot of promises, it is also an exciting year with an increase […]

Headlines Politics

2019: Buhari’s delay, reluctance puts APC on edge

Ihesiulo Grace 9 March 2018 0

…President doesn’t want his early declaration halt governance- Source Anxiety is now trailing the reluctance of President Muhammadu Buhari to declare his intention to seek for reelection in 2019 as the development is creating unease within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The President’s inability to declare his intention is causing disaffection in the