In a very lengthy article, a former appointee of President Goodluck Jonathan, and former chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC) Chief Festus Odimegwu has endorsed Gen. Mohammadu Buhari for next month presidential elections. An excerpt from the article says: He (Jonathan) sacrificed and was ready to sacrifice anything and everything, anyone and every one […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Some Aspirants and community representatives in Plateau state have complained that after years of executing water projects for which the government took a loan of N8 billion, there is still no tap water in the state. Speaking at a ‘State-Level Citizens Engagement Meeting’ in Jos, organized by an NGO, Community Action […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO), has frowned at the Presidency’s and PDP’s strident and scurrilous castigation of the use of Card Readers for ensuring the integrity of the forthcoming general elections, as being proposed by INEC, as the PDP’s agenda for the manipulation of the electoral process. The […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau Over 10 years ago, certain axis including Ikorodu and Oshodi – Apapa Expressways in the Lagos metropolis were reputed for the almost 24 hours a week infamous activities of men of the underworld. The most established trick always deployed by the hoodlums was the persistent shout of […]
By Dr Austin Uganwa – People’s Democratic Party governorship candidate in Imo state, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha Thursday, 5th of February, 2015 concluded his campaign tour to 26 local councils of the state. Some of the elements that demonstrably and strikingly fascinated the crowd during the tour included the message code, language structure and the […]
The Nigerian leading opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over the police siege on the residence of the Director of Media and Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign Organization, Shehu Garba, saying the action is in line with the on-going harassment and intimidation of the party’s leadership by security agencies. APC National […]
….As He Bags Revered Title of ‘Ugo Ngwa II In an unprecedented move yesterday, traditional rulers of Ngwa ethnic nationality on the auspices of Ngwa Supreme Royal Fathers endorsed Senate Spokesman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe as the sole senate candidate for Abia South senatorial district. The traditional rulers through the Chairman of the Abia Traditional Rulers […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – The wife of the Presidential flag bearer of the All Progressive Congress, Hajiya Aisha Buhari has presented drugs worth over N135 million to Internally Displaced Persons in Adamawa State. Presenting the drugs, the wife of the presidential hopeful said, “I’m deeply touch with the plight of our people, we can not […]
Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the United Nations Development Programme on Tuesday brought together members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers in Abuja, to dialogue on peaceful elections. The dialogue, anchored by Toyin Gabriel, UNDP’s media expert, focused on three critical areas that are germane to peaceful conduct of elections. Delivering the first […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji, Lagos – The Military detachment stationed opposite the Bourdillon Ikoyi residence of the opposition APC National Chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu had left late Tuesday. The soldiers who arrived the spot since Sunday night, left apparently due to the news of the development widely reported on different local and international news media. Till […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The APC Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has warned that nothing untoward should happen to its leaders, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State and that President Goodluck Jonathan would be held liable for their safety. A statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity of the […]
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muhammadu Buhari has re-affirmed his commitment towards ensuring that Nigeria remains a multi-religious state where every individual is free to practice his or her religion of choice. Speaking at what Bishop Ignatius Kaigama, President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria christened an “Episcopal” Town Hall […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The Nigerian leading opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded the National Assembly (NASS) to launch a probe into the roles the military played in the rigging of Saturday, June 21, 2014 Ekiti Governorship election, especially with respect to the danger it portends for the country’s democracy. In doing this, […]
Kwara State Security Council has called on the police to prosecute all pending cases of thuggery to halt increasing incidence of political thuggery in the State. The council at its meeting headed by the state governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed expressed concern that increase of political violence as the general elections approach has created serious security […]
Against the general speculation on lack of confidence in Professor Attahiru Jega-led Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), President Goodluck Jonathan has affirmed his confidence in the present leadership of the commission as well as assured Nigerians that elections will be conducted and there will be inauguration of new government May 29 this year. Mr. President […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri – Owerri, the Imo state capital was on Tuesday thrown into pandemonium for several hours following a clash between two women groups in the state and the eventual deployment of Battalion of soldiers from the 34 artillery brigade of the Nigerian Army to the scene. African Examiner reports that trouble started […]
Nigeria’s former president Olusegun Obasanjo has finally endorsed the candidature of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) saying Buhari is experienced enough to lead the country. Obasanjo gave his support to the ex-military ruler during the launch of MY WATCH in Nairobi, Kenya. His words: “The circumstances he will be working under […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos – Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State and the State’s All Progressive Congress (APC) on Tuesday decry soldiers’ siege on the residence of the national leader of the party, Asiwuju Bola Tinubu. Fashola said such intimidation is alien to government that laid claims to democratic credentials. Speaking at the APC campaign rally […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – To ensure a violent free political transition, candidates of different political parties vying for various elective positions, in the 2015 general elections on Tuesday signed a violence free peace-pact by the commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, Nasiru Oki. Oki said the Police are ever ready to deploy security personnel in […]
By Bitrus Kwaji – The almighty game of politics is played very well only by the manipulative and clever grey areas and loopholes of a system that are used as an advantage with the unsuspecting nationals of a country being played as pawns. The masters of this evolving new trend of politics are experts in […]
