Niyi Adeyi The Niger state Governor and Chairman, Northern States Governors’ Forum, Alhaji Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has been called upon to contest the 2015 Presidential election. In a statement by the Youth for Peace Initiative, Babangida the group explained was called upon to run as he remained the peace icon, while his performance in the […]
Ganiyu Nasirudeen The weekend primary of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) for Adamawa state bye election has just ended with Senator Muhammed Jibrillah being declared the winner. Jibrallah who was declared winner early hours Monday won with total of 2, 718 votes, putting him ahead of six other aspirants of the party. With the […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Umuahia A middle-aged man, simply identified as Chigozie was on Saturday reportedly died after he slumped at a night vigil. Our Correspondent reports that the unfortunate incident took place at a Pentecostal church in Umuachara Akpa Mbato village, in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. The man slumped twice while the vigil […]
In recent weeks the All Progressive Congress(APC) has been rocked with a tidal wave of defection of a founding member in Chief Tom Ikimi and the party’s 2011 presidential candidate, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu to the party Nigerians loathe but can’t vote out of power at the centre, the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). Ikimi’s grievance with the […]
Oyewale Oyelola The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP ) candidate for Niger East Senatorial district bye-election, Dr Shem Nuhu Zagbayi was on Sunday declared winner of the bye election. According to final result announced by the INEC Returning Officer for the election, Prof Wole Moreniekeji, the PDP candidate polled 92,056 votes while the APC candidate, Barrister […]
A pro-Democracy Non-Governmental Organization- HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA [HURIWA] has appealed to the Chief of Army Staff General Kenneth Minimah to abolish the auctioning of recruitment and entry level forms into the Nigerian Army and to devise better crime free and efficient recruitment mechanism devoid of profiteering. The Group has also called on […]
As the 2015 election draws, the Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has continued to receive endorsement from various groups and associations, the latest being the Kwara State Chapter of the National Youth Council, NYC. Chairman of the NYC, Comrade Kazeem Adekanye, in his address during a solidarity visit to the Governor at the government […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The Youth wing of apex Igbo socio cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has threatened to label the All Progressives Congress APC an ‘anti-Igbo political party’ should it fails to apologise to ex- Chief of Army Staff COAS, Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, within 48 hours. A statement jointly signed by its National Secretary, Emmanuel Nnabuike, […]
Funmilayo Omidiji The Presidential directive to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to print electoral materials through the Nigeria Security Printing and Minting Company (NSPMC) has received knock from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The party described the order as a threat to INEC and conduct of free, fair and credible elections in the […]
The proper address should be Mrs Alison-Madueke and for this reason, the titling above seems to fall short in required courtesy. But there is something about this woman, a tough girl quality underneath that fine designer face, which calls for wise recognition. Something beyond marriage tags and chieftaincy beads: an actualised soul carrying on with […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu No fewer than 5 persons including a bride and groom billed to wed on Saturday 5th September 2014 in Enugu were Friday night shot dead by rampaging heavily armed gunmen. The late intending couple, our Correspondent gathered, was to perform their weeding at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Trans Ekulu, Enugu. Confirming this […]
Niyi Adeyi President Goodluck Jonathan will on Monday in Ndjamena hold talks with the Chadian’s President, Idriss Deby to establish a strong alliance against terrorism and violent extremism. In a press statement issued Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, Jonathan ongoing talks with President Deby who is also […]
Ignatius Okpara, Aba Heavily armed kidnappers on Saturday wrecked havoc at Ohuru in Obingwa council Area of Abia State, as they abducted one Mrs. Ogochukwu and her two children (Chika and Favour). Our Correspondent gathered that the kidnappers hijacked the Honda SUV vehicle the woman and her two children were traveling in at about […]
Oyewale Oyelola Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Azubuike Ihejerika has described the allegation that linked him with Boko Haram Insurgency group as propaganda and a diversionary tactic by the terrorist group. Ihejerika response to Australian Negotiator, Steve Davis’s allegation was coming 24hours after Directorate of State Security (DSS) cleared him of any […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos A ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Ward Chairman in Riyom Local Government area of Plateau State, Mr. Gyang Fwa has been arrested by the Police in Kum village, in connection with the stealing of Railway equipment meant for the construction of rail lines. The materials stolen were meant for rail construction which […]
Agabus Pwanagba The Acting Governor of Adamawa State Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Fintiri has emerged the winner of the PDP primaries for the October 11th, 2014 governorship bye-election. Fintiri won with 624 votes, while Dr. Modibbo came a distant 2nd with 197 votes. Retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa got 54 votes, while Dr. Arod and Jery […]
The Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi administration in Rivers State has taken yet another giant step in educational development by constructing a new 20-classroom Blocks Model Primary School to commemorate the status of the State Capital as the current World Book Capital City. Known as World Capital City Model Primary School, the edifice is located in Port […]
Rivers state Governor Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has expressed shock and regret over the death of renowned journalist, Pastor Dimgba Igwe. In a mail to the management of the sun newspapers, Governor Amaechi described the late Igwe as one of the leading lights of Nigerian journalism. According to the Rivers State Governor, Igwe was […]
Oyewale Oyelola, Ilorin The Kwara state executive of Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) on Saturday were molested during a protest by members from Ilorin West Local Government over the imposition of chairman. Hundreds PDP members stormed popular hotel in Offa Garage area, Ilorin with their placards to express their displeasure over the swearing-in […]
Ganiyu Nasirudeen Residents of many towns in Adamawa state, North Eastern Nigeria have continued to flee in droves, just as members of dreaded Boko Haram have reportedly captured Gulak, which has been under siege recently. Other towns affected in the renewed invasion include Michika as well as neighbouring villages. The exodus was sequel to failure […]
