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BREAKING: Soldiers on red alert, barricade entry, exit axis of Abuja over planned invasion by Shiite One-million-march

Posted by admin Abuja (FCT), Armed Forces, Army, General Politics, Headlines, National Politics, State News Sunday, October 28th, 2018

Molly Kilete, Abuja Soldiers from the Guards Brigade Nigerian Army have barricaded all the entry and exit routes into the Federal Capital Territory(FCT), over the planned one million march by members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), in the nation’s capital. The soldiers have also created snap check points in various parts of the […]

Saraki heads Atiku Campaign Council, Fayose, Wike, Ortom, others named as members

Posted by admin General Politics, Latest Politics, Legislature, National Politics, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Senate Tuesday, October 16th, 2018

Senate President Bukola Saraki was, on Tuesday, named the Director-General of the Atiku Presidential Campaign Council by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). PDP chairman, Uche Secondus, shared the news on his Twitter handle, @uchesecondus. He shared a list of party members, who have been picked to be part of the campaign team of the party’s […]

Fayose threatens to quit PDP

Posted by admin Ekiti, General Politics, Governors, Headlines, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), State News Monday, October 8th, 2018

Kamarudeen Ogundele, Ado Ekiti The outgoing Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has threatened to leave the Peoples Democratic Party after the National Convention held on Saturday in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. The governor hinted our correspondent on Monday that he would renounce his “membership of the PDP anytime from now.” He added, “After consultations, I […]

Nnamdi Kanu is in London, he is safe – Kalu

Posted by admin Biafra, General Politics, National Politics Thursday, September 20th, 2018

By Wole Mosadomi Minna- Former governor of Abia State, Orji Uzoh Kalu, yesterday, paid a private visit to former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida (retd), in his hill top residence in Minna, Niger State, to woo the latter to support President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term bid. Kalu, who arrived Babangida’s residence in a convoy of […]

2023: Igbo presidency non-negotiable – Ohanaeze youths

Posted by admin General Politics, Headlines, National Politics Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

— 28th August 2018 Obinna Odogwu, Abakaliki The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide (OYC) has declared that the actualisation of Igbo presidency by the year 2023 is nonnegotiable. It frowned at reports which alleged that some cabals in the All Progressives Congress (APC) have perfected plans to return power to South West region after President […]

US newspaper quotes Trump as calling Buhari ‘lifeless’

Posted by admin American Politics, General Politics, Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories Tuesday, August 28th, 2018

US newspaper quotes Trump as calling Buhari ‘lifeless’ — 28th August 2018 US president telling aides he never wanted to meet someone so lifeless again, according to three people familiar with the matter,” Financial Times claimed. • We won’t respond to his comments – Presidency Chinelo Obogo and Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The President of the […]

If President condones disrespect for his office, I’ll not condone same for the party -Oshiomhole

Posted by admin All Peoples' Congress (APC), Edo, General Politics, Latest Politics, National Politics, Party Politics, State News Monday, July 23rd, 2018

The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, on Monday lamented that ministers are taking advantage of President Muhammadu Buhari’s “fatherly disposition” by not being up and doing in the various ministries they head. He also threatened to prevail on Buhari to sack such ministers from the federal cabinet, adding that if […]

Ijaw Youth Wants Agip to Review Contract Of Dreaded Security Company

Posted by admin General Politics, Headlines, National Politics, Niger Delta Tuesday, July 17th, 2018

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has thrown its weight behind a recent resolution of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly regarding the activities of a company, Darlong Security Services in the state. The IYC believes that the resolution will help checkmate the activities ‎of the company that has clearly deviated from its core mandate of […]

Ekiti Gubernatorial: Don’t be deceived by stomach infrastructure, Buhari urges voters

Posted by admin Ekiti, Elections, General Politics, Governors, Headlines, National Politics, State News, Top Stories Wednesday, July 11th, 2018

As Oshiomhole, Tinubu, APC governors drum support for Fayemi Wole Baloguan, Ado Ekiti President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday urged voters not to be deceived by what he described as crumbs being served by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as stomach infrastructure but embrace the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Kayode Fayemi Saturday’s […]

Stop attacking us, APC cautions Okorocha

Posted by admin All Peoples' Congress (APC), General Politics, Governors, Headlines, Imo, National Politics, Party Politics, State News Friday, June 15th, 2018

John Alechenu, Abuja The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress has cautioned the Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, against further verbal attacks on party leaders. The party advised the governor to work with the party leadership in his state instead of making libellous attacks on the APC and its leadership. The National […]

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10 Presidential race: The battleground statesOn February 16, Nigerians will troop out to elect a new President that will pilot the affairs of the nation [...] Elections: Nigerians react to giant broom erected in Abuja Below are their views: View image on Twitter Reno Omokri ✔@renoomokri .@ProfOsinbajo: Sir, Nigerians say we can’t point to a single project initiated, started [...]	11	12 U-20 AFCON : Flying Eagles battles Mali in semi finals Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will battle for a ticket in the final of the 2019 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations when they [...] Zimbabwe bans soldiers from marrying each other; those already married given ultimatumTHE Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) has banned serving soldiers from marrying each other and given those already married an ultimatum [...] Zambia orders suspension of controversial reality show NAN Zambia’s broadcasting regulator on Tuesday ordered Africa’s biggest television operator, Multichoice, to suspend a realty show for allegedly promoting homosexuality. The [...] Ex Somali refugee, now U.S. Congresswoman, IIhan Omar, in trouble over Israel tweet The Canadian Politician (Toronto) – Minnesota Congresswoman and first Somali in the U.S. House of Representatives, IIhan Omar, has apologized for [...] Again, Buhari’s campaign turns bloody as 4 die in Rivers TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt Four persons were confirmed dead while scores became unconscious as a result of a stampede at the Adokiye [...] Rivers polls: 54 governorship candidates drop ambition, back Wike (This is very suspicious. Were they bribed?)TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt Fifty-four gubernatorial candidates of various political parties in Rivers State have given reasons for their decision to drop [...] Why we are interested in Nigeria’s election – UKAidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United Kingdom (UK), has said it is interest in the forthcoming elections in the country because it wants [...] Court fines EFCC, banks for freezing Benue govt’s accountsRose Ejembi, Makurdi A Federal High Court presided over by Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon on Tuesday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, [...] 4 more Sokoto commissioners set to defect to APC – WamakkoFour serving commissioners under the incumbent People’s Democratic Party (PDP)- led Sokoto State government will soon defect to the All [...] Nigerians never learnt anything from Nigeria-Biafran War; causative factors still with us till now – Gen OkonJoe Effiong, Uyo, A Biafran war veteran, Major-General Okon E. Okon (retd), has warned that the problems which led to the [...] US Ambassador replies FG over comments on 2019 elections Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The United States (US), has replied the Federal government following an allegation that it was undermining the credibility [...] Canada to welcome refugees from Libya, other African countries – Ahmed Hussen, Immigration Minister The Canadian Politician – (Toronto) As part of Canada’s commitment to the United Nations Refugee Agency to resettle refugees fleeing war, [...]	13 Why Osinbajo’s chopper crashed by AIB Louis Ibah The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has released a preliminary report on the cause of the crash of a Caverton [...] Boko Haram attacks Shettima’s campaign convoyTimothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Boko Haram insurgents have attacked the convoy of Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima, along a major road in [...] Militants were unleashed on my government – Buhari declaresJuliana Taiwo-Obalonye’s, Abuja President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that militants were unleashed on his government in the early days of his administration. He [...] Breaking: CCT orders Police, DSS to arrest suspended CJN, OnnoghenBy Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA—The Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT, sitting in Abuja, has ordered key security agencies in the country to [...]	14 15 Imo guber candidates adopt Araraume By Chinonso Alozie Fifteen governorship candidates of different political parties under the platform of Forum of Imo State Governorship Candidates, today [...] Breaking: Former U.S President, Bill Clinton calls BuhariBy Nwafor Sunday Former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, Wednesday, called the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, [...]	15 Number of PVCs exceeds total registered voters in Oyo The number of Permanent Voter Cards in Oyo State is 28,539 higher than the number of registered voters in the state. While [...] JUST IN: INEC postpones elections to Feb. 23 – says it is not ready – Nigerians and international community disappointed The Independent National Electoral Commission has decided to shift Saturday’s presidential and National Assembly elections till next week 23 February. It [...] President Trump declares national emergency at U.S. southern border with MexicoThe Canadian Politician (Toronto) – President Trump on Friday declared a national emergency at the southern border where he said drugs, [...]	16
17 Wike alleges plot by Amaechi, others to bomb INEC offices, disrupt pollsTony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has has alleged a plot by his predecessor, Chibuike Amaechi, in collaboration with [...]	18 Global Media Coverage: Campaigning Begins in Nigeria after last minute postponement of presidential vote The Canadian Politician – (Toronto) – The last minute delay of the Nigerian presidential elections have spiralled into an accusation match [...]	19	20 Woman accuses ex-footballer, Kaita of child abandonment, petitions NAPTIP By Aderogba George A woman, Ms Esther Eniola, has petitioned the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking [...] Neymar cried for 2 days after latest injuryParis Saint-Germain star Neymar has revealed to Brazilian TV channel Globo that he “spent two days at home crying” after [...] Invalid medical certificate: Uzoho,Super Eagles goalkeeper, suspended, fined €1000 The Cyprus Football Association have suspended Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho for one match following a ruling on a [...] $4m puts Atiku’s associate in trouble The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) is reported to have arrested an associate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) [...] Customs detain four officers over civilian friend’s killing Etim Ekpimah The Nigeria Customs Service has said that four members of the patrol team involved in the killing of their [...] Gunmen assassinate Imo APC chairman Unknown gunmen have assassinated a chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State Ifeanyi Ozoemena. Ozoemena is the APC [...]	21 Ballot snatching: Groups berate Atiku, support ArmyA prominent group, Media For Morals, has expressed what it described as its full support for the Nigerian Army, particularly the [...] N4.9bn fraud: EFCC confronts Fani-Kayode with 115 cheques Oladimeji Ramon The N4.9bn fraud trial of a former Minister of Aviation, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, resumed on Wednesday with the prosecution [...]	22	23
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BREAKING: Soldiers on red alert, barricade entry, exit axis of Abuja over planned invasion by Shiite One-million-march

Saraki heads Atiku Campaign Council, Fayose, Wike, Ortom, others named as members

Fayose threatens to quit PDP

Nnamdi Kanu is in London, he is safe – Kalu

2023: Igbo presidency non-negotiable – Ohanaeze youths

US newspaper quotes Trump as calling Buhari ‘lifeless’

If President condones disrespect for his office, I’ll not condone same for the party -Oshiomhole

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