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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the PDP of engaging in violence ahead of next month’s general elections. The accusation followed the shooting of many supporters of the APC by gunmen while heading to the inaugural campaign of the party’s presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, in Rivers State on Tuesday. […]
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki – The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ebonyi State, Dr. Ben Igwenyi, on wednesday lambasted members of the State House of Assembly, for allegedly attempting to cross its constitutional line of duties to Usurp that of the executive arm of government in the state. He accused the legislators of being masterminded by a […]
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
Gunmen have attacked the Paris office of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, killing 11 people and injuring 10, French officials say. Witnesses spoke of sustained gunfire at the office as the attackers opened fire with assault rifles before escaping. President Francois Hollande said there was no doubt it had been a terrorist attack “of exceptional […]
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
Tens of thousands of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters across the South West would converge on the Tafawa Balewa Square grounds in Lagos on Thursday for the flag-off of the Jonathan/Sambo presidential campaigns. The two governors of the PDP in the South West, Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo and Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti will be joined […]
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
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 […]
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2015
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki – The ongoing cold war between Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi state, and secretary to government of the Federation (SGF), Pius Anyim, on Tuesday took a new twist as members of the state Assembly loyal to the SGF sacked all the council chairmen appointed by the governor. African Examiner reports that the […]
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki – Long ago, the game of Politics had always been synonymous with disagreements and quests for personal interests among politicians, be it in developed or developing countries. Besides, it equally involves use of intrigues, manipulation, maneuvering, as well as all manner of propaganda, including orthodox and unorthodox strategies, aimed at defeating […]
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
Worried by intensive shootings and gun attacks of its supporters on Tuesday by gunmen suspected to be working for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State, the Greater Together Campaign Organisation which is the governorship campaign team of All Progressives Congress, has warned the PDP that its plots to plunge Rivers into chaos would […]
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen, Abuja – Despite confirming the withdrawal of their soldiers from the Multi-National Joint Task Force, (MNJTF) the Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshall, Alex Badeh, maintains both Niger and Chadian Republic remain among the anti – insurgents’ composites Force. Badeh made the disclosure Tuesday in FCT Abuja while fielding […]
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
The Chairman of the campaign Committee for the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Cardinal James Odunmbaku has slammed Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose over a statement credited to him at the weekend in which he called for the use of police and army to ensure the People’s Democratic Party, PDP’s success at […]
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
The Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA), an establishment of Lagos state government has vowed to continue with its lawful business of removing illegally pasted posters within major roads and highways in Lagos. The Commissioner of Police, Kayode Aderanti had warned staff of LASAA that the police would soon begin to arrest them for […]
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
Against the backdrop of the country’s forthcoming elections, APC Presidential candidate and former head of state, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) and the Director-General of Gen. Buhari Presidential Campaign and also Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi have both spoken on the need for change in Nigeria. Both leaders spoke on Tuesday at the […]
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen, Abuja – The top hierarchy of the ruling PDP appears worried about certain misgivings within the party, as its incumbent National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu has cautioned against the use and dump trend by the party’s political office holders. Adamu droped the rather amazing caution Tuesday at the inauguration of the Party’s […]
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
From Ayo Balogun, Abuja – President Goodluck Jonathan has again reassured Nigerians and the international community that the Nigerian ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) parade members capable of delivering free, fair and credible and violence – free elections as well as sent pleas to the aggrieved members, asking them not to dump the party. The […]
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
African Examiner – Abia State Governor, Chief Thoedore Orji, has presented a budget estimate of N102.4 to the state House of Assembly for the 2015 fiscal year. The figure represents a 12% decrease from the 2014 budget outlay of N115.3 billion. Delivering the budget he termed “Valedictory Budget” on the floor of the House, Governor […]
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND has endorsed and fully support the Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress ( APC ), General Mohammadu Buhari. MEND in a statement signed by its spokesperson Jomo Gbomo on Tuesday said its decision stems from the pathetic state in which […]
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Barely five weeks to the 2015 general elections, traditional and Political leaders in Plateau State have dragged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court over non-issuance of the Permanent Voters Card to the electorates. The Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Buba Gyang ; Ponzhi Taroh, General Domkat Bali (rtd); Speaker of Plateau State […]
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
From Ignatius Okpara, Port Harcourt – The Rivers state police command has confirmed Tuesday’s attack on travelling supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC.) The victims were on their way to Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, to attend the flag-off of the party’s presidential campaign. Police public Relations officer, PPRO in the state, Muhammad […]
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
The Bayelsa State Government has described as a deliberate propagation of falsehood and the handiwork of mischief-makers, reports in some sections of the Nigerian media attributing the recent minor cabinet shake up in the State to rifts between Governor Seriake Dickson, President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Dame Patience Jonathan. Contrary to the reports, a […]
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Tuesday, January 6th, 2015
Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, is wearing a new look for today’s commencement of All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign. The event is scheduled for the 40,000-capacity Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Igwuruta, near the Port Harcourt International Airport. The rally, fixed for 9 a.m., will be transmitted live on major […]
