By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau Over four weeks after the shift of the Nigerian (2015) general elections and two weeks to the rescheduled exercise, series of controversies and contradictory developments, which heat up the polity and increase tension in the land have refused to abate. The postponement, generally acknowledged to be very […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has faulted the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum for unjustifiably opposing the use of card reader machines (CRMs) for the 2015 elections, noting that the forum’s position “is an attempt to promote electoral frauds and rigging.” The party, also, added that rejecting the use of CRMs for the next […]
The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari has challenged Nigerians to resist further attempt by the Nigeria government to postpone the general elections in the nation. Speaking in Lagos on Thursday when he addressed Southwest students and youths, Buhari said a timely, free and fair election is key to protecting […]
Director of Media and Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (PDPPCO), Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has described as baseless and false the claim by Senator Bola Tinubu that the PDP and the Presidency offered him (Tinubu) the position of vice president in an Interim National Government (ING) if he would part company with […]
The recent diktat by Nigeria’s first lady that her husband’s political opponents be stoned is yet another red flag that the bungling government in Nigeria is not sincere in conducting violence-free elections. By Abdulrazaq Magaji – Nigerians are getting to know why Rivers State has become a killing field. The last time, it was when […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The House of Representatives Thursday said it will investigate the revenue earned by the federal government from oil export, other sources and the state of the Nigerian economy in 2014. The House resolved to embark on the probe following the unanimous adoption of the motion sponsored by Hon. Samson Osagie (APC/Edo) […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has asked the Jonathan Administration to come clean with Nigerians on the cause of the ongoing diplomatic row between Nigeria and Morocco that has forced the Kingdom to recall its Ambassador to Nigeria, while portraying Nigeria as a liar. In a statement issued in Lagos on […]
By Niyi Adeyi – Lagos – Following the heated debates and counter from the ruling PDP and opposition APC members on the rescheduled general elections, a Non-Governmental organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed its worries on the uncertainty, surrounding the conduct of the polls. Citing instances of the PDP Governors’ opposition to the […]
The Ogone of Ndoni, Chief Onwusa Okponah has given reasons for his open support for the All Progressives Congress, APC. The Chief who described APC as a party driven by ideology said the party also represents hope and a better Nigeria. “I am a chief, chiefs are not meant to be partisan but I am […]
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has urged the All progressive Congress (APC) to stop insulting the traditional rulers in the South west who the Yoruba hold in high esteem. The ruling party also alerted Nigerians about plans by the APC to malign the families of the president and petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke in a documentary […]
The Greater Together Campaign Organisation, GTCO, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to as a matter of urgency, call the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Ezebuwon Nyesom Wike, and the armed wing of the party in Rivers State, Grassroot(sic) Development Initiative, GDI, to order before they set the entire state ablaze. […]
After two failed attempts, Senate Wednesday amidst protest disregarded the point of order raise by some of its members to approve Mr. Musiliu Obanikoro as a Minister designate. Last week, Senate leadership session became rowdy as Senators debated whether Obanikoro should be allowed to enjoy the traditional “take a bow and go”, privilege enjoyed by […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki – The embattled governor of Ebonyi state, chief Martin Elechi on Tuesday alleged that a whopping 3 billion naira was budgeted by his political enemies led by secretary to government of the federation (SGF), chief Anyim Pius Anyim to impeach him. He said it is unfortunate that some politicians, who were desperate to govern […]
Audu Limun, Bauchi – Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate of Ganjuwa West constituency in Bauchi state House of Assembly Alhaji Yusuf Inuwa Dadiye on his way to Miya town from Bauchi. It was gathered that Alhaji Dadiye was kidnapped Tuesday Night and since then his abductors have not established contact […]
*Jonathan Deserves Second Term Due To His Record Of Performance -Mimiko By Ayo Balogun – Lagos – The Nigerian leading opposition All progressives Congress (APC) has been described as a “contraction” and formation of anger, confusion and frustration. Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido threw the challenge Tuesday in Lagos, during the ruling PDP Governors’ […]
The Abia State government has called on security agencies to look into the alleged shooting of an innocent Abian, Frank Dickson by the armed guards of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Alex Otti at Umuojiocha village square, Oboro in Ikwuano Local Government Area. Briefing newsmen at the Government House on […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) says it may be forced to withdraw the membership of political parties that engage in unethical and undemocratic agitation, such as rejection of the INEC Magnetic Card Reader MCR. The group, which serves as an umbrella association of all political parties in Nigeria, said […]
As political commentators continue to attack President Goodluck Jonathan poor anti-corruption record, the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio has argued that the president has actually done a lot in the fight against corruption. Governor Akpabio stated this on Tuesday in Lagos at a media interaction. The […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki – The impeachment plot by the Ebonyi state House of Assembly against Governor Martin Nwancho Elechi, on Tuesday suffered a major set back, as Seven, out of the 15 members of the State House of Assembly that signed the sack notice have withdrawn from the move. Minority leader of the House, […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the PDP of planning to disrupt its (APC’s) Road Show in Ekiti on Wednesday using PDP thugs decked in APC T-Shirts to infiltrate the rally and instigate violence. In a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party also accused […]
