News Nigeria

2019: We have no preferred candidates — OPC

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2018 0

The Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) says it has no preferred candidates among those jostling for political offices in the 2019 general elections. The group however said it would support candidates that truly believe in its ideal of restructuring. Publicity Secretary of the group, Mr Yinka

News Politics

APC chieftain says Buhari may lose election, claims Dogara aided Gov Abubakar’s victory

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2018 0

A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Bauchi State, Alhamdu Shagaya has claimed that his principal worked hard to ensure the victory of Governor Mohammad Abubakar in the 2015 general elections.‎ Shagaya who is presently an aid to Speaker Yakubu Dogara also stated that President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Abubakar and other candidates of […]

Business Headlines

2019 polls: Macroeconomic challenges, others put pressure on Naira

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2018 0

…FX window records $731.5m in one week …$2.8bn Eurobond sale to provide respite to foreign reserves –Analysts …As FG determines to expand exportation of locally produced goods Due to several uncertainties surrounding Nigeria’s 2019 general elections, macroeconomic challenges, among others have continued to mount pressure on the nation’s local currency,

News Politics

2019: PDP alerts on FG’s plan to foist security siege on Bayelsa

Ihesiulo Grace 10 November 2018 0

…Says deployment of 8 Police Commissioners within 3 months is plot to destabilise state The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has alerted the national of an alleged plot by President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to foist security siege on Bayelsa and other littoral states ahead of 2019 general elections. The PDP warned […]

Headlines News

Capital projects suffer setback: Senate dares FG, cuts N121bn from 30 MDAs to fund 2019 polls

Ihesiulo Grace 8 November 2018 0

…Power, Works & Housing to forfeit N25bn; Water – N12bn; Agric – N11bn; Education – N10bn; Science & Tech – N9bn …Wants N121.2bn taken from Service Wide Vote to balance N242.2bn for general use …Ignores President’s request to vire N242.2bn from Constituency Projects The Senate on Wednesday disobeyed President Muhammadu

Politics

Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, a perfect combination for Lagos development- Group

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2018 0

A group of media practitioners in Lagos, Sanwoolu Media Support Group(SMSG), has hailed the choice of Hon. Obafemi Hazmat, a Former Commissioner for Works during former Governor Babatunde Fashola, as the running mate of the Governorship Candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) in Lagos, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in the forthcoming 2019 general elections. In […]

Headlines News

Nigerians on the march for 2019: INEC goes tough, disqualifies 300,000 voters from voting

Ihesiulo Grace 6 November 2018 0

…Begins display of voters register nationwide today for claims, objections …Displays candidates list for 29 gov polls, 991 states constituencies Nov 6- 12 As the countdown begins over the 2019 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disqualified over 300,000 voters out of over 80 million registered voters by through

News Nigeria

2019 polls: Cardinal Onaiyekan enjoins Nigerians to pray for peace

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2018 0

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has enjoined all Nigerians to pray for peaceful, free, fair and credible general elections in 2019, declaring that Nigeria needs peace and unity to end the wanton killings and blood shedding. Cardinal Onaiyekan made this appeal at the weekend in his homily during the launch of the […]

Business News

ERGP 2020: FG is focused on delivery – Finance Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2018 0

The Minister of Finance, Mrs Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed has said the 2019 general elections will not hamper its Economic Recovery Growth Plan (ERGP) target of 2020, saying the Federal Government is committed and focused on delivering on the set goals. The Minister stated this on Tuesday, while speaking as a panellist on the sustainable economic […]

Politics

Lagos 2019: PDP faces another crisis over imposition of candidates

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2018 0

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), seem set to be embroiled in a major crisis over the method adopted by the party in the selection of candidates for the 2019 general elections. The PDP in the state had promised all aspirants who obtained the nomination […]

News Nigeria

2019: REC urges media to enlighten citizens

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2018 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has urged media practitioners not to disappoint Nigerians in helping them make wise choices in the 2019 general elections. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), INEC, Mr Sam Olumekun, in Lagos State, made the appeal on Tuesday at the 2018 Press Week of the Radio Lagos/Eko FM […]

News Nigeria

Green Party of Nigeria adopts Kalu as Abia’s guber candidate

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2018 0

One of the newly registered political parties, Green Party of Nigeria (GPN) has adopted its former state chairman, Hon. David Kalu as its governorship candidate in Abia State for the 2019 general elections. Addressing members shortly after the GPN primaries held in Umuahia Kalu declared his readiness to bring about good governance if elected governor […]

News Nigeria

2019: PSC seeks Ford Foundation assistance in data base

Ihesiulo Grace 15 October 2018 0

As part of the efforts towards proper monitoring of police officers during the 2019 general elections, the Police Service Commission (PSC) has called for the assistance of the Ford foundation in providing assistance for electronic data base. The Chairman of the Commission, Alhaji Musiliu Smith, made the plea when a team of Ford foundation visited […]

Opinion

2019: Why the Odds Still Favour Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 13 October 2018 0

Primaries to nominate candidates for the 2019 General Elections have been concluded and baring parties that would substitute candidates within the timeframe stipulated in the Electoral Act, there are no surprises here. Incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the candidate to beat. His closest challenger, a former Vice President

Headlines Politics

APC NWC Clears 24 Governorship Candidates to Contest 2019 Elections

Ihesiulo Grace 5 October 2018 0

Following the Governorship Primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held across the country, the Party’s National Working Committee (NWC) at its meeting held on Thursday, 4th October, 2018 ratified the reports of the various Electoral Committees and adopts the under-listed as Governorship candidates of the APC for the forthcoming 2019 general elections.

News Nigeria

2019: I won’t vie for Vice President position, says Wike

Ihesiulo Grace 21 September 2018 0

The Rivers State Governor, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has put to rest speculations making the rounds in certain quarters that he would contest the position of Vice President in the 2019 general elections. Speaking during the visit of the Osasu Show organisation at Government House, Port Harcourt on Thursday, Governor Wike said though some of […]

News Nigeria

Son of late Idiagbon runs for House of Reps seat

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2018 0

Son of late Chief of Staff Supreme Headquarters, Major General Tunde Idiagbon, Mr. Abdulwaheed Idiagbon, has declared his intention to contest for Ilorin East/Ilorin South federal constituency in the House of Representatives in the 2019 general elections. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on Wednesday, the aspiring lawmaker said that goodwill of his late father would

Headlines Politics

Hope rises for 2019 polls as NASS begins correction of Electoral Act

Ihesiulo Grace 18 September 2018 0

…We’re considering amended bill for 4th term in interest of the nation – Lawmakers In an apparent move not to be castigated for holding the nation to ransom over the proper conduct of the 2019 general elections, the National Assembly is set to tinker for the fourth time with the Electoral Amendment Act. The joint […]

Business Headlines

How banks loans to deposits ratio dropped amidst uncertainty

Ihesiulo Grace 17 September 2018 0

…As all Tier-1 banks listed on NSE report drop in loans, advances to customers Commercial banks operating in the country have witnessed drop in loan-to-deposit ratio amid slowdown in lending to real sector of the economy and uncertainty leading to 2019 general elections. Loan-to-deposit ratio is used to assess a bank’s liquidity by comparing a […]

Editorial

2019 polls and Electoral Act impasse

Ihesiulo Grace 12 September 2018 0

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, political activities have picked up with political parties and aspirants for the various elective positions at the state, and federal levels putting finishing touches to their strategies to emerge victorious in the elections. But we are worried that the ground norm which will regulate the conduct of next year’s […]