The All Progressives Congress (APC) has debunked the myth being peddled by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP that Gen. Muhammadu Buhari will spend only one term in office if elected President, saying it is the creation of the PDP which is seeking to pitch a section of the country against another. ”The APC will not […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denounced the allegation made by the Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha that seven PDP governors plan to defect to the All Progressive Congress (APC). National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Mr. Olisah Metuh described the allegation as baseless and one of the lies being peddled by the opposition. He […]
Ivory Coast’s former first lady, Simone Gbagbo, has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for her role in the violence that followed the 2010 elections. Gbagbo, 65, had been charged with undermining state security. Her husband, former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, is awaiting trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC). More than 3,000 people […]
In furtherance of his efforts to continuously re-energize and reposition agencies of the Federal Government for optimal service delivery, President Goodluck Jonathan has appointed Mr. Ishaya Dare Akau as the new Chairman of the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P). Mr. Akau, whose appointment takes immediate effect, replaces Gen. Martin Luther Agwai (rtd.) who served […]
The Greater Together Campaign Organisation, GTCO, has raised fresh alarm of what it said are impending new waves of killing and other forms of politically-motivated violence hatched by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to target its governorship candidate, Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside, its other candidates, the leadership of APC and the party’s supporters in Rivers […]
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP has passed vote of confidence on its National Chairman, Adamu Mu’azu, following allegations that he is not working for the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan. There have been reports that Muaza is a traitor whose loyalty cannot be guaranteed as he is under watch by the presidency. In a statement […]
From Mustapha Abdul Salaam, Kaduna – Former South African President, Thabo Mbeki and Head of State, General Abubakar Abdul Salami have repeated similar meeting they held with President Goodluck Jonathan Sunday with the opposition APC Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd). The meeting was held in Kaduna. Just like the Sunday’s meeting with President Jonathan […]
Presidential Campaign spokesman, Femi Fani-Kayode, has berated Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, for ignoring security reports and the counsel of the Federal Government against holding the 2014 May/June West African Examination Council (WAEC) in Chibok. Fani-Kayode said the abducted Chibok school girls would have been saved the ordeal to which they have been subjected […]
The Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha has alleged that seven Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors are in private meeting with the All Progressive Congress (APC) leadership to forge an alliance for the emergency of General Muhammadu Buhari as president. Okorocha was at the APC Rally in Mile 2, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos on Monday, saying that […]
*Works Ministry Receives Only N11billion For Capital Projects Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The fate of Roads in Nigeria this year especially the Trunk A roads under the purview of the Federal Government of Nigeria, remain uncertain as the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), gets zero allocation for its capital votes in the 2015 budget proposal. […]
* Signs N338b Appropriation Bill Into Law Rivers State Governor and Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has signed into law the State Appropriation bill for the current year. Signing the appropriation bill of N338billion at Council Chambers in Government House, Port Harcourt on Monday, Governor Amaechi said his administration would […]
The Federal High Court, sitting in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, has been urged to reject the prayers of the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, III, seeking to appeal a ruling of the court mandating the Inspector General of Police to probe alleged criminal activities against the traditional ruler. The court had on […]
By Colins Amadi, Port Harcourt – The Rivers State chapter of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded the Nigerian First Lady, Mrs Dame Patience Jonathan to accept responsibility for February 17, 2015 attack on the party members in Okrika Local Council of the State. The State’s Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, held that […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Ahead of the general elections, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has called on Nigerians to evaluate the performance and antecedents of candidates seeking their mandate. The Bishops Conference, which held in Abuja, in a press statement issued Monday by the Director of Communications, Jos Catholic Archdiocesan Chancery, Rev. Fr. Alexander […]
By Adesye Adebiyi – Nigerian prolific movie producer and actor, Kunle Afolayan has won nine awards out of 13 categories with his October 1 movie. The movie showcases the last event and tragedy that occurred in a particular village on the day Nigeria gained independence from the former colonial masters. Tagged the African Magic Viewers Choice Award (AMVCA) […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – Ahead of the general elections, a group under the aegis of Igbo Youth Movement, IYM, has urged the international community and federal government to caution supporters of the two leading political parties, against any form of post election violence, especially in parts of Northern Nigeria. Founder of IYM, Evangelist Elliot […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on its decision to use the card reader for the forthcoming elections. In a statement by Dele Alake, Director of Strategic Communications of the party’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, the APC said that with INEC’s decision to use the card readers and its […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday faulted a notion being created by President Goodluck Jonathan that the implementation of 2014 National Conference report is dependent only on his re-election. The party also dismissed the impression, describing Jonathan’s statement as illogical and unreasonable, which it said, was directed to earn cheap popularity from Southwest marginalised […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has urged Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to embrace constructive engagement on issues of human rights, transparency and accountability, and to avoid sound bite and opportunistic attacks on civil society organizations simply working to make the government fit for purpose so that it can function to improve […]
By Jude Amadi – The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not ready for the forthcoming 2015 general elections, the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said. Rivers APC Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, said Sunday in Port Harcourt that this explains the desperation of the party to scuttle the polls […]
