From Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The National Chairman of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie – Oyegun and his family members have been attacked by armed robbers at his abuja residence. The Director -General, APC Presidential Campaign Organization and Rivers State Governor Rt. Hon. Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi dropped the hint Monday morning in […]
From Ignatius Okpara – Scores of supporters and members of opposition All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Ebonyi State weekend took their continued protest against move to impose Senator Julius Ucha, as the state governorship candidate of the party to the presidential campaign rally in Enugu. The aggrieved Ebonyi APC members, comprising men and women, who […]
By Taiye O. Olayemi/ SOUTH MILWAUKEE, WI. (GVE) There was shock and disbelief in churches around the world following the announcement of the death of popular Nigerian preacher, Prophet G.O Fakeye. Fakeye,78, who was the General Leader of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church (Surulere), Ayo Ni O, died Sunday morning after a brief illness. […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has signed the 2015 budget of N489.69 billion into law. He signed the budget into law on Sunday at the State House, Marina, Lagos. Speaking at the occasion in Marina, the governor said the signing was initially meant for tomorrow but that he has to call it forward to […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the Department of State Security (DSS) of compromising and doctoring the materials carted away from its Data office in Lagos to nail the party and portray it in bad light. The party also challenged the DSS to explain reason for the over 50 days delay before coming out […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon.Seriake Dickson, has been commended over his handling of the situation when the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, General Mohammadu Buhari, took his campaign to the state recently. The commendation came on Sunday from the leader of the People’s Forum, Mallam Kabiru Shittu Mohammed, who said that the governor showed leadership and […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka – Wonder they say shall never end. And for Mr. Ekene Uzoigwe, an Anambra state born businessman based in Abakaliki, Saturday10th, January 2015, is a date he will never forget in a hurry in his life. Uzoigwe, is still suffering from the shock, devastation, and embarrassment of his life, following the […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen, Lokoja – The armed Fulani herdsmen have invaded North Miza community located in Kupa land of Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State, central Nigeria The attack, which was carried out Saturday, was hinged on allegation of killing of cows belonging to the herdsmen by the council’s residents. Earlier, the residents of […]
From Collins Amadi – The Rivers State opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship campaign train Friday moves to Eleme local government area of the South South State, with the candidate, Dr. Dakuku Peterside noting deprivation and neglect of the enclave by the Federal government (FG), but announced a five point revival agenda if elected next […]
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State on Friday morning revealed why he sacrificed his ambition to go to the Senate in June, 2015. Speaking on a live programme (Sunrise) on Channels Television, Uduaghan said the peace of the South-South state was greater than his personal ambition. The National Assembly election holds on February 14. Uduaghan, […]
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has extended condolences to President Francois Hollande and the people of France as they mourn the victims of Wednesday’s dastardly terrorist attack. President Jonathan described the attack on the satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo as “heinous, senseless and totally unjustifiable.” He added that the cowardly and ignoble attack by violent extremists is […]
Ayodele Ayodele, Abuja – The end may not be in sight for the crises rocking the Akwa Ibom state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) aftermath of the gubernatorial primary election conducted on December 8 2014 gubernatorial primary of the party, as notable party chieftains from the state to defect to other parties. […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The National Convention of the opposition Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) has been slated for Sokoto, the Sokoto state capital between January 10 and 11 2015, amidst clarification that it had no affiliation with any political party. UPN urged its members to ignore any contrary information that might come up from […]
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has become the first player to be named Confederation of African Football African Footballer of the Year four years in a row. Toure, 31, was nominated after playing a pivotal role in winning the Premier League and League Cup. He also helped Ivory Coast qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – Expectedly, the official flag off of President Goodluck Jonathan campaign Thursday in Lagos has resulted in heavy traffic on some axis in the metropolis especially towards the Island – the venue of the campaign rally. Our correspondent said Ikorodu road, Western Avenue, Eko Bridge and Oworonshoki axis this morning experienced […]
From Mustapha Abdul Salaam, Yola – The people of Adamawa is no doubt excited with the candidature of General Mohammadu Buhari as the N3 Million worthy of customized Buhari scratch cards circulated in Adamawa, North Eastern Nigeria within 24 hours have been exhausted. The State’s Chairman of Buhari Campaign Organization, Alhaji Ibrahim Waziri disclosed this […]
Following a deadly attack on satirical magazine, Wednesday in Paris, in which 12 staff were killed, French Police Thursday, arrested seven suspects in connection with the terrorist act, as President Francois Hollande has convened an emergency cabinet meeting in Paris. Police indicated that the latest arrest, were connected to the two main suspects, detained in […]
Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside, will on Thursday, January 8, at 9.00am in Akinima, Ahoada West local government area, kick-start his governorship campaign. During this period of the campaign which will take him to the 23 local government areas of Rivers State, Dr. Peterside, who […]
By Prof R.A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria A typical system of government that has been thriving in Africa, Middle East and many other parts of the world is called autocracy. This is a system of government in which a supreme power is concentrated in the hands of one person or in the hands of […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – As the 2015 general elections draws near, Igbo leaders have listed condition for presidential candidates seeking southeast votes and support, including president Goodluck Jonathan. They said there is no monetary value for their votes, insisting that anyone seeking their support in next month’s elections must be ready to embark aggressive infrastructural […]
