FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – Ex- Head of state, and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), has promised to create at least, one million jobs for the unemployed Igbo youths if voted into office. He said he would achieve that by revamping huge coal deposits in Enugu State […]
Like one of the foremost Apostle of Jesus Christ, Simon Peter, the founder and general Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible church worldwide, Pastor William F. Kumuyi, had remained committed in the spreading of the gospel of Christ to all nations, including Nigeria. The renowned and fire-brand pentecostal cleric, also believes strongly in practical Christianity […]
By Ayodele Afolabi – The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has called on Nigerians to unite against electoral violence. He made the call during the conferment of an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree on him at the 44th Convocation Ceremony of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka at the weekend. This was […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The last may not have been heard about the controversies trailing the qualifications of the Presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Mohammadu Buhari as the Peoples Democratic Party has put its lawyers on the standby to challenge the alleged perjury and forged result. A highly placed source in the party […]
It was a pleasure to welcome Secretary John Kerry to Nigeria. We had a candid and constructive discussion about a broad range of issues. Nigeria is a vibrant democracy and the largest trading partner of the United States in Africa, with more than $18 billion in bilateral trade. Our countries and peoples share a mutual admiration […]
Former governor of Imo State and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship aspirant, Chief Ikedi Ohakim has pledged support for governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha and instructed his supporters to work for the party. Also, immediate past governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi and erstwhile governorship aspirant in Imo State, Hon. Bethel Amadi are among […]
Ayodelle Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has urged President Jonathan and his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to call to order Niger Delta ex-militants who have threatened to wage war against the country in the event that their “son” loses the February 14 presidential election. The APCPCO said in […]
*Says He Is Synonymous With Electoral Fraud FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – As Nigerians goes to the polls next month, the Enugu state chapter of All Progressive Congress, APC has called on national chairman of INEC, Prof. Atahiru Jega, to as a matter of urgency remove the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Professor Eze Onukaogu saying […]
The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign has warned the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to call their supporters to order over continued attack on the campaign convoy of President Goodluck Jonathan. A statement issued on Saturday by Chief Fani-Kayode , Director of Media and Publicity of the PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation accused the opposition party […]
From Funmilayo Omidji – Former Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Governorship candidate under the Labour Party (LP) in Ekiti State Opeyemi Bamidele and some members of the State ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have dumped their parties and declared for the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The leading APC Chieftain and former Lagos State […]
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State says It has cancelled its governorship campaign rally scheduled for Okrika on Saturday following violent attack and bombing of the venue. Okrika is the birthplace of Mrs. Patience Jonathan, wife of President Goodluck Jonathan even as APC accused PDP supporters of being responsible for the attack. Our […]
Let me start by stating that I have always admired General Muhammadu Buhari’s ascetic lifestyle in just the manner I envy President Goodluck Jonathan’s humility. These are virtues that are beginning to vanish in a society that has taken to deification of wealth. That said, beyond Buhari’s ascetics, he has cut the image of straight […]
The call for the postponement of next month’s general elections became louder with the latest comments made by the National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should postpone the forthcoming general elections so that the commission can completely distribute the Permanent Voters’ Card to prospective voters. Dasuki gave […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau – As a growing boy, I was quick to be attentive and observant of the political differences and the corresponding infighting among the politicians, friends, families and business associates. Then, the clashes were frightening, confrontational and sometimes bloody. Yet, the dimensions the ongoing – 2015 electioneering campaign […]
The attack on supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued unabated in Rivers state, the latest being an attack on Saturday on the venue of the party’s governorship rally scheduled for National school field, Okrika. According to a statement issued by the APC chairman in Okrika, Christian Asifamaka, the gunmen began shooting sporadically […]
Governor Ayodele Fayose is a character that appears to defy social norms. Defying social norms is not a problem because it encourages debate and promotes engagement with issues as they develop. There is no rule that says somebody is right because you align with public opinion or with the views of the majority. When people […]
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, against disrupting or interfering in any way, with the party’s presidential campaign rally slated for Saturday in Ado-Ekiti, the State capital, describing the governor’s plan to hold a parallel rally the same day as a recipe for chaos. The party’s National […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Senate President Senator David Mark has in unmistakable terms condemned the consistent attacks on President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign train describing the actions of the perpetrators as despicable . President Jonathan and the PDP campaign train was reportedly attacked in Katsina, Kano and Bauchi states […]
