The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised alarm over what it described as plot to ridicule the state traditional rulers at President Jonathan’s rally slated for Wednesday in Port Harcourt. A statement issued Tuesday night in Port Harcourt by Rivers APC Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya reads: “It has come […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The APC Presidential Campaign Organisation has alerted the country’s security agents of a plot to use thugs to embarrass the party’s presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari who is scheduled to hold his campaign rally in Taraba State on Wednesday, January 28, 2015. A press statement issued by the Directorate of Media […]
The pan Yoruba socio cultural organization, Afenifere has endorsed President Goodluck Jonathan for the next month’s Presidential election mentioning continuity as the reason for the endorsement. The group at the end of its meeting held at the residence of its Leader, Chief Rueben Fasoranti passed a vote of confidence on the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over fresh moves by anti-democratic forces to use the courts to postpone or scuttle next month’s general elections, calling on the judiciary to protect the nation’s democracy and on Nigerians to repudiate the desperadoes and their allies who are behind the plot. […]
Ayo Balogun, Abuja – Nigerian women have been enjoined to remain united and work towards peaceful conduct of the 2015 general elections across the country. In achieving this, they have been urged to shun violence of any form and embrace peace for the future and progress of the country. The resolution was reached at a […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The Lagos All Progressive Congress (APC) has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sponsoring electoral violence in the State by shooting and injuring its members on peaceful campaign. The party claimed that supporters of the PDP have attacked its faithful in Alimosho and Agege area of Lagos, Nigeria, killing […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji, Lagos – The Nigerian leading opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has requested the Federal Government to declare a three-day public holiday to give working Nigerians the opportunity to collect their PVCs, if genuinely concerned that many eligible voters have not received their cards. APC National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed made the […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory FCT, Minister, Bala Mohammed has accused the Bauchi State Governor, Mallam Isa Yuguda of being the real godfather and sponsor of the APC gubernatorial candidate in Bauchi state. He said that Yuguda has not been campaigning for President Jonathan’s re-election in the state saying that the Governor […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – With less than three weeks to the general elections, aggrieved governorship aspirants of the Peoples’ Democratic Party in Plateau state have established a parallel party structure in the State. In a press statement signed by several of the aggrieved politicians and made available to AFRICAN EXAMINER ONLINE in Jos, Monday, the […]
From Abdul Gafar Bello – President Goodluck Jonathan has again harped on the capability of his administration on delivering the strongest and most healthy economy. The President made the reiteration Monday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital during his Presidential campaign in the North central state. Jonathan disclosed that the CNN has just reported the […]
A faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has adopted the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), governorship candidate in Imo state, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, and President Goodluck Jonathan as its choice for the February 14th and 28th elections. Factional national chairman of APGA, Chief Ejike Uche […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has quoted Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda as absolving it from guilt on the last week attack on President Goodluck Jonathan campaign, rather by some ruling PDP members within and outside the State. It has therefore called on the Inspector-General of Police to urgently institute […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is reportedly worried over massive crowds that receive, the candidates of the All Progressive Congress, APC, General Mohammadu Buhari in states it considers its traditional Strongholds. An impeccable source in the party confided on the African Examiner online that this turn of event […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
