Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has disputed the message of a newspaper advertorial about Nigeria’s military expenditure during the 20-month reign of General Muhammadu Buhari, saying that the presidential candidate of the APC expended more in equipping the military within his short stint as Head of State than […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The Lagos Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as laughable the inclusion of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro in the ministerial nominees’ list sent to the National Assembly for consideration by President Goodluck Jonathan. In a statement by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Mr Joe Igbokwe, the APC wondered what value […]
Rivers State Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has blamed Wife of the Nigerian President, Mrs Patience Jonathan for the attack on members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Okrika, Rivers State. Amaechi spoke to journalists on Tuesday after the enlarged APC leaders meeting at the Shehu Yar’Adua centre in Abuja. The governor also […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – President Jonathan on Tuesday forwarded the name of the immediate past Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as Minister along with seven others for fresh appointment as ministers. The President in a letter dated 16th February, 2015 and read on the floor of the Senate by the Senate President, […]
*says postponement inflicts indelible dent on integrity of 2015 Elections Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal has berated security agencies for their nonchalance attitude or reluctance to arrest and prosecute those who recently made inflammatory utterances which he said are inimical to the unity, peace and public order in […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega has been summoned to appear before the Senate Wednesday to explain the circumstances that led to the postponement of the 2915 general elections from February 14th and 28th 2015 to March 28 and April 11th, 2015. Senate’s resolution followed […]
From Collins Amadi, Port Harcourt – The Rivers State opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Dakuku Peterside Tuesday escaped death by whiskers during his rally, at the Okrika Local Government Area of the South South State. Before gunshots and arrival of gunmen, three explosions erupted very close to the Okrika National Secondary School Field venue […]
Today is one of my saddest days as a politician. The day had started on a pleasant note when as part of my campaign rally in Okrika I visited the Okrika Grammer School, my alma mater where I met with the principal and interacted with the students. From there I proceeded to pay a courtesy […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji – The Nigeria’s ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed dismay over action of the former President Olusegun Obasanjo who on Monday publicly torn his membership card. Obasanjo was the president of Nigeria for 8 years under the PDP. PDP in a statement issued by Mr Olisa Metuh, the party’s National Publicity […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The Deputy presidential candidate of All Progress Congress, APC,Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has lamented the present Nigeria’s dwindling economy saying the nation is dangerously sliding into a failed state. He also decried the alarming rate of culture of impunity under the Peoples Democratic party, PDP government, under president Goodluck Jonathan’s watch. […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Ahead of the 2015 general elections an unknown gunmen have killed the Barkin Ladi Ward of Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Plateau State. AFRICAN EXAMINER ONLINE gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon. The APC Chieftain late Samuel Doro was said to have been shot at a close range […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Umuahia – The youth wing of the apex Igbo umbrella body, the Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC has warned former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his consistent negative remarks against President Goodluck Jonathan. Obasanjo, had for some time now launch a protracted media attack on Jonathan, accusing the president of shifting the general polls […]
By Niyi Adeyi, Lagos – The Nigeria country’s leading opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has condoled with the Government and people of Bayelsa State as well as the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, over the death of 11 of her women supporters in a gory vehicle accident last Saturday. APC in a statement issued in Lagos Monday by […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos – After taking a swipe on him, the Defence Headquarters has called on former President Olusegun Obasanjo to be genuinely interested in the growth and sustenance of Nigeria’s democratic credentials as well as improve in his understanding of intricate issues concerning the Military operations against the insurgents. The call which was made […]
From Funmilayo Omidiji, Abeokuta – Former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has withdrawn his membership of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The former Head of State on Monday during the declaration at his Abeokuta hilltop mansion, Ogun State, torn his PDP membership card. Chief Obasanjo who had been in the last one year, critical […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Port Harcourt – The political aspiration of the opposition All Progressives Congress, (APC), gubernatorial candidate in Rivers State, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, received a major boost weekend as 3,000 Pastors from various churches in the State endorsed his candidature. Apart from endorsement, the Pastors also pledged to mobilize and sensitize their members to […]
From Agabus Pwanagba – The Yobe State Police Command has confirmed the killing of 10 people and 31others injured, in an attack carried out by a female suicide bomber. The onslaught took place at the Damaturu Central Motor Park near a divisional police Station, which was burnt down on January 9, by the Boko Haram […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused those who are mortally afraid of the 2015 general elections of sponsoring the circulation of leaflets urging the people of Gombe to stay away from the polling booths on election days or they will be in trouble. In a statement issued in Lagos on […]
From Mustapha Abdul Salaam – Barely after 24 hours after the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents laid siege on the State capital and fierce exchanges with the Military, Gombe State Government has announced a 24-hour curfew on Gombe city, the State capital of the North Eastern State. Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Media, […]
By Ayo Balogun – Again, former President Olusegun Obasanjo has blasted President Goodluck Jonathan doubting his commitment to conduct a free and fair election and to handover power if he losses next month’s presidential elections. Speaking to newsman in Otta, Obasanjo accused the president of planning to unleash the tactic of infamous ex-Ivorian leader Laurent […]
