THE United States (U.S.) government seems upbeat about Nigeria overcoming its electoral challenges through the current exercise that began last Saturday. Specifically, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State on African Affairs, Ambassador Johnnie Carson, yesterday praised the electoral process so far, even as he noted that “the integrity of Prof. Attahiru Jega, chairman of INEC,” has […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja, Monday, ordered an immediate arrest of two aides to the former Director of the Pensions Department, office of the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr Sani Teidi Shuaibu, following alleged roles they played in the illegal diversion of N12 billion from the coffers of the government through fictitious […]
The Anambra State Government has debunked media reports alleging that government officials attempted to bribe an official of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Mr Alex Anene to announce Professor Dora Akunyili as the winner of the Anambra Central senatorial election conducted on Saturday, April 9, 2011. A release signed by the Chief Press Secretary […]
The Abeokuta residence of the Ogun State gubernatorial candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Ibikunle Amosun was agog yesterday as party supporters gathered to celebrate their victory over the Obasanjo-led People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Saturday’s poll.According to reports, ACN cleared all the three Senatorial and House seats leaving the former President, Olusegun […]
A former Officer of the Nigerian Navy and one other person have been charged to court by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over attempt to smuggle substances suspected to be hard drugs into the United States of America (USA). The suspect, who served with the Nigerian Navy for 12 years before he retired […]
• Visits Suleja bomb blast victims President Goodluck Jonathan jetted to Lagos last night as part of his last-minute moves to persuade the teeming South-West voters to support his presidential ambition in this Saturday’s presidential poll. LEADERSHIP gathered last night that Jonathan rushed to Lagos after visiting the Suleja bomb blast victims. The president was said to […]
Virgin Atlantic may need to merge with a rival or join an airline alliance to survive in the increasingly competitive world of aviation, which has been changed by the advent of cross-border super carriers. After falling behind in European consolidation following Air France’s merger with Dutch-based KLM, Lufthansa’s recent tie-ups and last year’s BA-Iberia merger, […]
THE three tiers of government yesterday, shared the sum of N424.578 billion from earnings in the month of March. While the federal government took a total of N177 . 712 billion, the states and local governments received N 115. 211 billion and N86. 724 billion, respectively. The oil producing states of the Niger Delta also […]
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) Election Observer Mission in Nigeria has said over 100 persons lost their lives as a result of violence and bombing incidents which took place in the wake of the National Assembly polls last Saturday. In its report on the election, which was presented to newsmen in Abuja Monday ,the Institute said though […]
Forces loyal to Ivory Coast’s elected president Alassane Ouattara have seized strongman Laurent Gbagbo from his residence, bringing to a head a protracted conflict between two presidential rivals that had tilted the world’s largest cocoa producer toward civil war. A spokeswoman for Mr. Ouattara said Monday that Mr. Gbagbo was captured during a flurry of […]
UK govt slams Fani-Kayode over comments, reveals 10 people on visa ban watchlist Posted on: Mar 26th, 2023
Abia guber poll: I was offered money to compromise election — INEC Returning Officer, Prof Oti Posted on: Mar 29th, 2023UK govt slams Fani-Kayode over comments, reveals 10 people on visa ban watchlist Posted on: Mar 26th, 2023
What I’ll do if Tinubu invites me into his govt – Peter Obi Posted on: Mar 18th, 2023
Breaking: FG moves population census to May Posted on: Mar 15th, 2023
If not for Obi, North would have retained power – Wike Posted on: Mar 11th, 2023
Rhodes-Vivor: an architect set to re-design Lagos - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Mar 18th, 2023
Ndigbo, Time to Re-embrace Nigeria - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Mar 6th, 2023
Benedict XVI: Counting our Losses! - By Abiodun Komolafe Posted on: Mar 4th, 2023
Nigeria Needs a President that Can Be Trusted With Money - By - Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Mar 4th, 2023A Choice Between Light and Darkness - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Mar 3rd, 2023
A Practical Means for Eliminating Worldwide Tensions - By Dr. David Leffler Posted on: Mar 3rd, 2023
Who Wants Ikedi Ohakim Dead? - By Kenneth Uwadi Posted on: Mar 2nd, 2023
Ihedioha: Unleashing Hell Over a Phantom Governorship Ambition - By Kenneth Uwadi Posted on: Mar 2nd, 2023
The Buhari Presidency and the Increasing Police Brutality - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Feb 13th, 2023
Nigerians: When a People Choose to Deceive Themselves - By Tochukwu Ezukanma Posted on: Jan 11th, 2023
© 2023 New Nigerian Politics. All Rights Reserved. Log in - Designed by Gabfire Themes