As the general election is approaching in 2015, Nigerian entertainners have begun their own race, with different caucuses already taking sides. Let’s not forget the drama that surrounded the aftermath of the Presidential election of four years ago which produced President, Goodluck Jonathan. We
The nation is awash with stories and permutations as to who emerges the President of the Senate of the Eight National Assembly. In line with the constitution, Nigerians should know who takes this cake sometimes in the first week of June when the National Assembly is proclaimed. But beyond knowing who becomes the next […]
President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has commended Italy and other members of the European Union (EU) for standing by Nigeria in the challenging period before and during the ongoing elections. Speaking while receiving Ambassador Fulvio Rustico, the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria at his residence on Thursday in Abuja, General Buhari said the EU nations and […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), to make a public declaration of his assets soon after his inauguration on May 29. This, according to the body would help in eradicating corruption from the country. SERAP, in a statement by its Executive Director, Adetokunbo Mumuni, on […]
The National President, Association Of Local Government Of Nigeria (ALGON) Hon. Micah Jiba, has urged Nigerians in the rural areas to continue to be peaceful and accommodating during and after the Saturday’s governorship and State House of Assembly election. The ALGON boss made this call in Abuja during an interaction with journalists and expressed his appreciation
A socio-political group, Akala Team, has advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State not to be overjoyed by its victory in the March 28 Presidential and National Assembly election. The group is championing the return of the candidate of Labour Party (LP), Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, as governor in Saturday’s governorship and Houses of […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has said that the outcome of the March 28 Presidential election showed that Nigeria was on the path to the much needed revival. Dr Nasir Fagge, National President of ASUU, spoke with newsmen in Lagos. Fagge said that the entire electoral process and the resultant outcome was a […]
Civil servants in the FCT have tasked the incoming government to improve the structure of the civil service for a better Nigeria. The civil servants in Abuja want the government to build a stronger service structure, and to improve the workers’ salaries and welfare. Mr Joseph Egwu said it was imperative that the incoming government […]
Over the years, certain key issues have confronted the Nigerian state, its government, the governed and the structures itself, from a seeming lack of system to a lack of will and direction. Such is the fundamental nature of the problems that they have become part of us. However, on many occasions we have been provided […]
President Goodluck Jonathan has warned against negative celebration of the election victory of Major General Muhammadu Buhari as the President-elect. Jonathan also restated the need for the country to continue the healing process that he has initiated by conceding defeat. The president, who contested on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lost to […]
The erstwhile Minister of Communications and former Military Governor of Kwara state, General Ahmed Aboki (retd), has accused the Nasarawa State Governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, as the root cause of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s defeat at the presidential election in the state during the March 28 presidential and National Assembly elections. Aboki, the former National chairman
Nigerian Muslims have charged the President-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), to ensure that he fulfils his promises to the Nigerian people. The Muslims, under the auspices of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), gave the charge on Tuesday, in Ilorin, at a special prayer for the continued peace, progress and development of the […]
Lagos State is too important for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to lose, according to the President- elect, Major General Muhammadu Buhari. The declaration on Tuesday came on the heels of anger over a statement credited to the paramount ruler of the metropolis, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu, that Igbo people in the state should either vote […]
Since President Goodluck Jonathan conceded defeat in the March 28, 2015 general election, a subtle campaign has been undertaken by some politicians and their sympathisers to diminish the statesmanship in the action. Recall that hours before the the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the result on April 1, 2015, declaring General Muhammadu Buhari of
There were mass defection of prominent members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State on Tuesday. Among those who defected were a former Governor of Plateau State, Chief Joshua Dariye; Ambassador Fidelis Tapgun; former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (Rtd) General Jeremiah Useni: Senator Victor Lar; […]
The build up to the 2015 presidential election was akin to that of a nation preparing for war. The two main political parties threw in everything into the battle: name calling, character assassination, loads of criticisms most of which were completely unnecessary. Tension was high and it was obvious that the country was sitting on […]
Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, has urged those who may still be aggrieved by the outcome of the March 28 Presidential election to emulate the selflessness and magnanimity of President Goodluck Jonathan, who conceded victory to General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), so that Nigeria may […]
In fight against corruption, terrorism, agric devt The State of Israel has expressed a willingness to assist Nigeria in the fight against corruption, terrorism and in the development of agriculture sector. In a congratulatory letter signed by President Reuven Rivlin and delivered to the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Abuja, the Israeli leader […]
President-Elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has commended the positive disposition as well as the forgiving spirit of the Emir of Borgu, Dr Halliru Dantoro and other leaders of government who were detained while they were under investigation by the military administration he led between December 1983 and July 1985. General Buhari said leaders such as the […]
The National Coordinator of Niger Delta Peace Ambassadors, Chief Jackson Towei Tortor has said that the outcome of the presidential election won by APC’s General Muhammadu Buhari wouldn’t discourage his group from voting the ruling People Democratic Party in the April 11 governorship election in Delta state. Speaking to newsmen over the weekend, Chief
