Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Against the backdrop of its decision to stay out of presidential debates, the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO), has announced the commencement off town hall meetings, as a deliberate strategy of the campaign ahead of the February 14 presidential poll . APC said that General Muhammadu Buhari and his […]
By Niyi Adeyi, Lagos – The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) has been charged to stay focused and resist attempts to compromise any of the electoral principles as the country is on the way to another general poll. In view of this, INEC Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega, has been reminded that he has name to protect, […]
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has been challenged to explain to the people of Ngor Okpala local government area how he spent the sum of N6.6billion that accrued to the council in the last three and half years. Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives and Imo State PDP Governorship Candidate Chief Emeka Ihedioha who gave […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Owerri – As the country’s general elections approach, Imo state indigenes residing in some parts of the North have started returning home massively out of fear of post-elections violence. AFRICAN EXAMINER Correspondent observed that most of the major motor parks in various towns in the state, such as Orlu, Owerri, and […]
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed the DSS and the Police over their loud silence on the threats of war by ex-militants if President Goodluck Jonathan loses February 14, election, saying their failure to act is an indication of double standard and lack of fairness . APC in a statement issued in Lagos Sunday by its […]
Here, I will focus on Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s response (as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy—CME and hence on behalf of the Federal Government). I read some of the responses to my article, “Buhari vs Jonathan: Beyond the Election”, and I want to thank everyone who has contributed to the debate. I […]
A political earthquake shook Rivers State on Thursday and Friday, prompting the ruling party in the State, the All Progressives Congress (APC), to declare the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dead in the State. With relative ease, the campaign train of APC governorship candidate, Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside, and his running mate, Hon. Honourable Asita […]
Ayo Balogun – Following his sterling track records, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Ekiti Bibiire Coalition, North America Chapter, has thrown its weight behind the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) in the February election. “Successful Presidents are hardworking and persistent. They set ambitious goals for themselves and move heaven and earth […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki – The ongoing political feud between Governor Martin Elechi of Ebonyi state, and Secretary to government of the federation,(SGF), Chief Anyim Pius Anyim, on Friday took a new twist as the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, quizzed the governor’s son Nnanna Elechi, over alleged money laundry. A source close to […]
The Lagos State Government has deployed 500 officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) to maintain traffic on Lagos roads as the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammed Buhari stormed Lagos on Friday (today) for a mega rally at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. Traffic is expected to be paralysed in the […]
From Mustapha Abdul Salaam , Yola – The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lifted the one month suspension slammed on its former National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. Incumbent PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu made this announcement Thursday at the party’s Presidential rally in Yola, the Adamawa state capital. Mu’azu disclosed that the announcement […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it will not be featuring in the on-going electioneering public debates on national television and radio, being organised by the Broadcast Organisation of Nigeria (BON), because of the unhidden bias and campaign of calumny by some key organisers of the programme, against the corporate […]
Party faithfuls, merry makers, fun seekers and admirers of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, the President and Commander in Chief of Nigerian Armed Forces all converged at the iconic Democracy Park in Akure, Ondo state this Wednesday to listen and savour the promises of re-election bid. The rally was originally scheduled to hold about two weeks ago […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji, Lagos – The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has again called on Nigerians to reject plots in some quarters pushing for elections postponement, most especially that it is now clear that the ruling PDP and Presidency are the brains behind the shift. The party National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed made the […]
A political group, Democracy Vanguard (DV) has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to sack his National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd) for calling for postponement of the February elections. Democracy Vanguard is a prominent organization campaigning for one man, one woman, one Vote in Nigeria. National Coordinator, Democracy Vanguard, Mr. Adeola Soetan at a […]
From Abdul Gafar Bello, Lafia – Immediate past Minister of Information Labaran Maku has attributed heavy attacks on him by some ruling PDP top Chieftains to the panic within it, as well as described their action as a demonstration of double standard. In a statement issued Wednesday by his Campaign Organization Director of Publicity, Zakari […]
The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) affirms that it is not a party to the endorsement of President Goodluck Jonathan’s re-election bid as misrepresented in different media reports. In a press statement signed by its publicity secretary, Kunle Famoriyo, the group described the use of its insignia to promote the said endorsement as fraudulent and an […]
By Niyi Adeyi, Lagos – Barely 24 hours after its launch, the Africa Independent Television (AIT) on online presidential poll been shut down purportedly on the technical ground, reason many have faulted. The Nigeria private television owned by a chieftain of the ruling PDP, was launched Tuesday on its official website to measure the popularity of […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Awka – Residents of Anambra state, south east Nigeria, are now living in perpetual fear as the deadly Cholera disease which hit the area has killed eight persons, while 25 others had been hospitalised. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joe Akabuike, who made this known to newsmen on Tuesday in his […]
Elder statesman and Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih, has said that Nigeria must remain united during and after the forthcoming general elections regardless of the nation’s existing religious, regional and ethnic fault lines. In a statement titled, “2015 Elections: Nigeria must keep moving forward […]
