Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The All Progressive Congress (APC) Lagos Governorship candidate, Akin Ambode and his opponent in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jimi Agbaje have signed a non-violence deal ahead of the April 11 governorship election in the State. The two governorship candidates signed the deal at the official residence of the United States […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos – Following the postponement of the election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) to 8 March to allow more people to obtain their cards. This was contained in a statement issued by the body and signed by its Secretary, Augusta Ogakwu on […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen – Following Justice Ademola Adeniyi of an Abuja High Court last week’s ruling granting prayer that its Presidential candidate, Gen Muhammadu Buhari (rted), be served via substituted means on the eligibility or otherwise to contest March 28 election, the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), has filed parallel suit to challenge the ruling. […]
Fears of political violence in Kwara State heightened on Sunday as suspected People’s Democratic Party (PDP) thugs destroyed eight All Progressive Congress(APC) branded vehicles in an unprovoked attack in Share, Headquarters of Ifelodun Local Government Area and home town of Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed. According to eye-witness accounts, the convoy of PDP flag bearer in the […]
The management of Dangote Group has said that its focus now is to develop its multi-billion dollars new businesses to appreciable level this year to meet its completion timelines. The group is putting in place infrastructures for business projects such as Refinery, gas, fertilizer and rice production. Speaking at the weekend on the International Business […]
Traditional rulers in Gombe Central Senatorial District have pledged support for Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo’s bid for re-election, even as he assured of his determination to deliver more dividend of democracy to the people. The three traditional rulers who endorsed Gov. Dankwambo include Emir of Gona, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, Emir of Akko, Alhaji Atiku Umar and […]
By Godwin Onyeacholem – With many years of uncertainties as the hallmark of her wobbly existence, Nigeria has once again arrived at a critical juncture – that inevitable episode in the life of a nation when it is summoned to deploy the courage to take crucial decisions for good or for bad, depending on the […]
By Eric Ojo – A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) working on good governance, transparency and accountability in the extractive sector and tax justice in Nigeria, has urged the Federal Government to release the full report of the forensic audit of the accounts and transactions of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). In 2014, […]
By Ignatius Okpara (Enugu), Funmi Adeyi (Lagos) – Nigerian service chiefs have come under serious attack over their involvement in the postponement of the Nigeria’s general elections. Despite assurances from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that It is ready to conduct the Saturday’s polls, the military however forced the electoral body to shift the polls […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji – Following the sudden postponement of the February general elections, Nigerians have been advised to remain resolute, resist provocations, as well as sustain trust in the entire democratic process and the country’s electoral body – the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC). The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rted) […]
The 2015 AFCON competition ended Sunday in Equatorial Guinea with the emerging the current Champion as they defeated their Black Stars of Ghana counterpart in Bata, with 9-8 penalties. The game extended to penalties as it ended goalless after the extra time. The African defending Champion Goalkeeper Boubacar Barry took the last penalty which led […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), Corruption Watch UK, and the African Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ) have sent an open letter to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega seeking his clarifications on the contracts for printing ballot papers for the 2015 elections. The groups expressed […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has said the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was ambushed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Federal Government which led to the postponement of the polls. Fashola expressed disappointment at the rescheduling of the General Elections by INEC on grounds of insecurity, describing […]
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria – In the late hours of Saturday February 7, 2015 Prof Athahiru Jega, the Chairman of the Nigeria’s electoral board INEC, officially announced the shift of election timetable by six weeks. The announcement came after a prolong meeting we understand that had taken place between INEC officials […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The United States of America has expressed disappointed by the decision to postpone Nigeria’s presidential election by six weeks. This was contained in a statement issued by US Secretary of State, Mr John Kerry. He noted that Political interference with the Independent National Electoral Commission is unacceptable. “It is critical that […]
Ayo Balogun, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the postponement of the February 14 elections describing it as a major set back for the country’s democracy. The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega who had insisted that the commission was ready for the election announced the shift […]
Justin Chijioke Okongwu – (While I applaud the excellence of our brave men and women in the Nigerian police force, who risk their lives every day to protect lives and property in our nation, I wish to bring a singular but loaded issue to the national limelight as food for thought as well as for […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The Police in Enugu State have arrested one Abuchi Afam, over his alleged involvement in the callous murder of a serving magistrate in the State last year. African Examiner reports that the deceased magistrate was murdered on September 01, 2014 by gunmen in front of his residence at Trans-Ekulu area […]
*Presidential, National Assembly Elections To Now Hold March 28 *Governorship Polls Hold April 11 Ayo Balogun, Abuja – Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Athahiru Jega has officially announced shift in the election timetable, with the Presidential and National Assembly election now to hold on March 28. Addressing a news conference around 11.00pm Saturday […]
By Eric Ojo – As Nigeria grapples with the fears and pains of the current decline in the price of crude oil at the global market, the Taiwanese government has pledged to promote increased bilateral economic, trade and investment relationship between Nigeria and Taiwan. The Taiwanese government said the decline in the price of […]
