A female governorship contender for Bauchi state, Hajiya Baheejah Mahmood has warned politicians to desist from using money, souvenirs, wrappers and other gratifications to get votes from the electorates in the forth coming 2019 General elections. Mahmoud who also advised voters to resist the temptation of money politics gave the warning in Bauchi at the […]
As the clock ticks towards 2019 general elections, the political atmosphere at all levels is tensed, the party must contend with the proliferation of aspirants both old and new breed politicians, as they fish in troubled and uncertain waters, the quest to retain or get new positions heightens making it practically challenging. The governor of […]
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Nnaemeka Achebe, has tasked all stakeholders, especially the political class to work hard to rescue Nigeria for Nigerians so that the citizens can reclaim the country that its founding fathers fought hard to build. He said that in rescuing Nigeria, politicians must stop playing party politics of religion and […]
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, has alleged that some politicians desperate to win elections at all cost are arming groups ahead of the 2019 general elections. Mustapha, however, explained that the current administration has done well to improve the electoral process. The SGF, who made the allegation on […]
As political activities begin across the country, a call has gone out to youths in Bayelsa State not to allow themselves to be used as instruments of destabilisation during the period. The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson made the call in Yenagoa, when the executive members of the National Union of Ogbia […]
Nigerian Politicians clamouring for elective positions in the forthcoming 2019 general elections have been advised not to overheat the polity but ensure to play the game with a sense of decorum. This was contained in a Communiqué reached at the 6th National Executive Council meeting of National Council of NGOs and Civil Society Organisations in […]
As preparations towards the 2019 general elections draw near, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has warned politicians not to breach security rules at the nation’s airports, insisting that the airport environment is a highly regulated environment and should be seen as such. In an official statement made available on Sunday, the FAAN advised […]
A socio-political group, “Ochie Igbo” has said it wants the nation’s democracy preserved and not destroyed by some politicians even as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2019 general elections. It further charged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), political gladiators, supporters and electorate to be key players towards the success of the election […]
Politicians and political leaders, groups and group leaders, stakeholders in the development of our state and our nation, fellow indigenes of Sokoto State and citizens of our great country, members of the press, ladies and gentlemen. It is with gratitude to Almighty Allah, our Sustainer that I address you on a matter of great importance […]
Political ideology is not always as intrinsically virtuous as political scientists would want us to believe. Politicians are ideologues only of the political beliefs or values that they have elected to be motivated or guided by. To partisan idealists ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ or ‘good’ and ‘bad’ are not always the same. They differ according to […]
With raised concern that people are now tired of politicians and are expecting much from their representatives, Hon. Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji says politicians have shot themselves on the leg. Hon. Orji who is the member representing Umuahia Central in the Abia State House of Assembly made this assertion at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Amuzukwu, Umuahia […]
Nigerian leaders, particularly politicians have been urged to make the wellbeing of citizens, their priority which is the covenant between them and the people through votes. An Islamic cleric, Khalifa Baba N’Fagba who made the call in Ilorin, Kwara State said the harsh economic situation taking too much toll on the masses is simply an […]
The recent coalition among over 30 political parties in the country, christened Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), aimed at dislodging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has been described as amalgamation of failed, frustrated and selfish thinking politicians, who are not finding it easy with the anti-corruption crusade of the President Muhammadu Buhari led […]
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), has challenged Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and security agencies to use Saturday governorship election in Ekiti to prove their readiness for 2019 polls. National Chairman of the body, Alhaji Balarabe Musa, made the call in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Musa urged INEC and all security […]
A cleric, Rev. Olatoye Adesoji of Methodist Cathedral, Okitipupa, Ondo State on Sunday urged politicians in the country to rule with the fear of God. The cleric said this in an interview with news men in Okitipupa. He said that our leaders had turned from the way of God, adding that they no longer exhibit […]
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen on Friday urged judges in the country not to allow themselves to be used as tools by politicians to achieve their selfish ends. Onnoghen sounded the warning while swearing in 12 new Justices of the Court of Appeal (JCAs) in Abuja. He said as judicial officers, […]
The administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by President Muhammadu Buhari, has been rated low on national economy as the Country celebrates its democracy day with political parties and politicians giving their assessment of the state of affairs in Nigeria with the impression that the party has not done well. The National Chairman […]
Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has said that he would not allow himself to be provoked by the disturbing and insulting activities of some politicians in the state who, according him, think that the best way to go this time is to make too much noise and insult him. The governor said he would continue […]
42,000 members of PDP on Saturday decamped to APC in Adamawa. Here is a list of some of the prominent politicians who did. S/No. Name Post Held 1 Barr. Aliyu Ahmed Gulak • Former Speaker Defunct Gongola State Haouse of Assembly • Special Adviser to the Preident on Political Matters 2 Hon. Alpha Umar Belel […]
…If you want to change Nigeria, change yourselves The Catholic Bishop of Awka Diocese, Anambra State, Most Revd Paulinus Ezeokafor, has asked Nigerians not to vote for politicians above 60 years of age in the 2019 elections. Describing such politicians as a “burden on the growth and development of the country,” the bishop said they […]