Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has called on Christians in the country to use the period of Easter to pray fervently for continued peace and unity of Nigeria. In his Easter message to the people through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, the Governor further enjoined Christians to pray for the successful completion […]
As Nigerian stocks and bonds surged after Muhammadu Buhari won last weekend’s presidential election, one asset barely budged: the naira. The Nigerian currency has traded in a range of 198 to 200 per dollar since March 3, and remained anchored even as stocks jumped the most in five years and bond yields plunged to four-month lows. The […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – Enugu based outspoken Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu has congratulated General Muhammadu Buhari of the All progressive Congress, APC on his victory at the presidential poll. The cleric, whose New Year Message entitled “From Goodluck to Badluck” drew mixed reactions across Nigeria, described Buhari’s […]
Senate Spokesman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe on Thursday in Aba, thanked the people of Abia South Senatorial District for renewing his mandate to continue to represent them at the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Sen Abaribe of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had scored 101,433 to beat his APGA rival, Chief Chris Nkwonta who […]
The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers has described as successful the conduct of the presidential and National Assembly elections in Nigeria. GOCOP, in a statement by its President, Malachy Agbo, said apart from field reports by its members and staff who covered the elections, the commendations locally and by the international community attest to the […]
A terror attack on Kenya’s North Eastern University has reportedly left at least 15 people dead while students were taken hostage. It was reported that no fewer than 65 people also sustained varying degrees of injuries after gunmen attacked the campus in Garissa. A Somali militant group, Al-Shabab with links to al-Qaeda has said it […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The President–Elect, General Muhammadu Buhari has called on all Nigerians to embrace peace this Easter and celebrate our nation’s rebirth as they commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In an Easter message to Nigerians and the Christian world, personally signed by the in-coming Nigeria’s leader, General Muhammadu Buhari and released by […]
The Chairman, opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum, Owelle Rochas Okorochas has declared the party’s Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) did not lose in March 28, poll in Imo State, but was rigged out by some powerful politicians in the State’s PDP. Okorocha made the declaration Thursday in Owerri, the Imo State capital […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has described as misleading and unfounded rumour making the rounds in some media that the newly certificated President-in-Waiting, General Muhammadu Buhari (retired) has pledged to end the scourge of Boko Haram insurgency in the country, within two months. In a swift clarification, through […]
Rivers State Governor and Director- General of Buhari/Osibanjo Campaign Organization, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has described the victory of the Presidential flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress, General Muhamadu Buhari as the handwork of God to effect change in the leadership of the country. Amaechi stated this on Thursday when he arrived the Port Harcourt […]
Nwaorgu Faustinus – The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC, has uncovered Chief Nyesome Wike’s, plans to pay a whopping N1 billion monthly salary from the budget of Rivers State to the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, if he wins the April 11th polls in addition to ten other PDP chieftains listed […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Yenagoa – President-General of Ijaw Youths Council, (IYC), an umbrella body of all youths in the geo political zone, Mr. Udengs Eradiri, has called on its members across Nigeria, to eschew all manner of violence, on the outcome of last Saturday’s Presidential polls won by the opposition APC candidate, General Mohammadu Buhari […]
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria On Saturday March 29, 2015 many Nigerians trooped out to cast their votes for the president and members of the national assembly; we can give a pass mark for the general conduct of the elections, handling of the results by INEC and the two major presidential […]
The First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan (Mama Peace) has congratulated the wife of the President elect, Hajia Aisha Buhari on the election of her husband, General Muhammadu Buhari. Mrs Jonathan popularly called Mama Peace appealed to Nigerian women to give Mrs Buhari their maximum supports. A statement issued by the media assistant of the First […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – As Nigerians continue to react to the outcome of last Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly polls, the Enugu state police command has warned aggrieved politicians in the area against any manner of violent protest. According to the state police public Relations officer, PPRO, Ebere Amarizu, the warning became necessary following […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan and President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, over the successful conduct, and the outcome of the 2015 Presidential election. In a statement issued in Abuja Wednesday by his spokesman, Malam Imam Imam, Tambuwal described the election as a […]
Africa’s leading indigenous conglomerate, Dangote Industries Limited has announced a multi-million dollar Joint Venture agreement with Saipem, the Italian engineering and construction giants. The agreement has given birth to a new company named Saipem-Dangote E&C. According to a statement from Dangote Group, the company, Saipem-Dangote E&C is a significant new player in the Nigerian and […]
By Ayo Balogun – The President of the Republic of France François Hollande has congratulated Muhammadu Buhari on his election as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Holland said the government and people of France welcomes the commitment of the Nigerian people and the quality of work of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). […]
President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari has received Certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and vowed to fight corruption and terrorism to a standstill. Buhari was presented with the Certificate of return for winning the presidential election by INEC’s Chairman, Athahiru Jega at the International Conference Centre, Abuja around 2:20pm. He assured […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected the Presidential results declared early hours of Wednesday by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) and threatened it will challenge the outcome at the Election Petition Tribunal. Indications to this emerged when the party’s agent, Dr. Bello Fadile refused to sign the final result […]
