A People Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart in Abia State, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogar, has called on Nigerians to accept the general election results in good faith and not to resort to violence. Ogar, who is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Masters Energy group of companies stressed that
Given the pedigree of most of the political and socio-political leaders in Igbo land, it may not be correct to classify them as naïve. These men and women who have occupied and still occupy sensitive and important positions ordinarily possess what it takes to make sound judgment but they carry on as if there is […]
According to Wikipedia, a secular state is a concept of secularism, whereby a state or country purports to be officially neutral in matters of religion.”A secular state also claims to treat all its citizens equally, regardless of religion.Happenings in our polity over the years have shown we have been divided between two powerful religions, Christianity […]
Abia State House of Assembly has passed a total of 12 bills during the fourth and last session of its sitting. Two other major bills are currently undergoing considerations by members, in spite of the on-going hectic electioneering campaign. These facts were made known at a press briefing by the Deputy Speaker and Chairman of […]
President Goodluck Jonathan has said that he is ready to sign another peace agreement with General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.) to further demonstrate his commitment to violence-free elections. Jonathan spoke at a closed-door meeting with a delegation of the National Committee on Peaceful Elections led by former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) on Wednesday. […]
As the nation inches towards the decisive March 28 presidential election, a war of words continued to rage between the two main contenders on Wednesday. The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) raised alarm that the master encryption (decryption key) of the card readers to be used by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had been […]
Barring unforeseen circumstances, President Goodluck Jonathan is set to return to office, the Daily Times can authoritatively reveal. The presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for Saturday in an exercise that is set to be a defining moment in the life of the country. Jonathan, the incumbent President, who is seeking reelection on the […]
The Federal Government, on Wednesday, announced the closure of the nation’s land and sea borders, ahead of the Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly election. The closure was announced by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Abubakar Magaji, in a statement issued in Abuja. According to the statement, all borders will effectively be closed from
The Commander, Odekpe Naval Outpost, Captain Mike Oamen, on Wednesday, warned politicians and political thugs not to engage in electoral malpractice in the riverine communities of Anambra State. Oamen told journalists in Onitsha that the Navy would be deploying more boats and personnel along the waterways to avert ballot box snatching and other forms of […]
As the nation prepares to vote for a new president, come Saturday, the All Progressive Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has alerted the nation to the emerging facts of a sinister and desperate plan by the Federal Government to deliberately engineer trouble in six states across the country. A statement, on Wednesday, by the Directorate […]
Okay this is what happened. Uche Jumbo reposted a write up on facebook which talked about how Buhari’s wife called Edo women prostitutes. She got blasted by some fans for reposting the article and now she has come out to say that she is not rooting for any particular party but only a women’s right […]
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kwara State chapter, has said it is not against any political party or any governorship candidate. In a statement in Ilorin on Tuesday, signed by the state CAN chairman, Prof. Timothy Opoola, and Secretary, Revd Reuben Ibitoye, it called on Christians to remain calm and continue to remain peace-loving. […]
The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) on Sunday berated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for being behind an opinion article in Washington Times by a one-time US ambassadorial-aide-turned-media-manager, Richard Grenell. The article, according to the APC, implied that the APC presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) is an
Some workers in Osun State have expressed fear over alleged plan by the administration of Governor Rauf Aregbesola to sack civil servants on grade level 12 and above, including others above the age of 50 years. The workers alleged that the state government would sack them after the general election. One of them who spoke […]
The presidential candidate for the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, (ACPN), Ganiyu Galadima, has said that if elected as the President of the country, he would do away with the national grid, by ensuring that every state generates its own electricity. Galadima said this on Sunday while responding to questions on how he would improve […]
All appears not to be at peace in the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly following tension generated over the drama that attended the Senate clearing of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as a Minister. The tension is in connection with the comments of Senate’s spokesman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe who alleged that since many of the […]
Following the wave of politically-motivated violence in Rivers State, Governor Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of violating the peace accord, facilitated by the Nigeria Police Force, ahead of the 2015 general election. Amaechi, who was reacting on Saturday, to the attack on an APC ward-to-ward rally in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, […]
The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, to take their impending defeat in next Saturday’s election in good faith. According to him, President Goodluck Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will through the election send Buhari on political retirement.
When other gubernatorial candidates in Abia State are finding it very hard to be accepted in the forthcoming election, the candidature of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Abia State governorship election, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu is enjoying massive endorsement. If Ikpeazu is to be a movie, he is a sizzling, heart-pounding urbane fantasy that […]
Tension is heightening in Enugu State, following an allegation that some members of the House of Assembly have secretly conceded to the fresh request by the outgoing government of Sullivan Chime to obtain N11 billion loan from a first generation bank purportedly for payment of debts owed to some government contractors. Concerned Citizens of Enugu […]
