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Canadian MP, Raj Grewal, struggling with gambling addiction, stays on

Posted by admin Africa, Canadian Politics, Headlines, NNP News Sunday, January 27th, 2019

Written By New Nigerian Politics Staff Writer NNP News Toronto: Brampton East Liberal MP, Mr. Raj Grewal who announced in November 2018 that he was taking a leave of absence to attend to his gambling addiction, has signalled his intention to remain as a MP saying his work for his district is yet to […]

Canada fires ambassador to China over political statements on Huawai’s CFO arrest

Posted by admin Africa, Canadian Politics, Headlines, NNP News Sunday, January 27th, 2019

Written by New Nigerian Politics Staff Writer – Canadian Bureau NNP News Toronto – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has fired Canada’s ambassador to China over reckless comments made in the arrest of tech giant Huawei CFO in Vancouver in December. Ms. Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of the founder of the company was arrested on a […]

Outrage as Nigerians, foreign governments call on Buhari to re-instate Chief Justice Onnoghen – Buhari in violation of the 1999 constitution by suspending Onnoghen

Posted by admin Judiciary, Latest Politics, National Politics, NNP News, Top Stories Saturday, January 26th, 2019

Written by Staff Reporter, New Nigerian Politics – NNP News – Abuja, Nigeria – On December 31, 1983, Major-General Muhammedu Buhari overthrew the democratic government of President Shehu Shagari and declared himself Head of State. More than 35 years later, the retired Major-General has reenacted the feat to the displeasure of Nigerians and the international […]

INEC rejects the withdrawal of ACPN Presidential candidate, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili

Posted by admin Elections, Elections 2019, INEC Politics, Latest Politics, National Politics, NNP News, Party Politics, Top Stories Thursday, January 24th, 2019

Breaking News: Written by NNP Staff Reporter Abuja, Nigeria: News reaching New Nigerian Politics states that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the withdrawal of the presidential candidate of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Dr. Oby Ezekwesili. Citing the Electoral Act, INEC stated that a candidate can only withdraw from the race […]

Nigerians accuse Ukrainian referee, Kateryna Monzul, of racism in USA vs. Nigeria final group play in FIFA 2015 female World Cup in Canada

Posted by admin Headlines, NNP News, Soccer, Sports Tuesday, June 16th, 2015

Written by Staff Reporter, New Nigerian Politics Nigerians across the globe have reacted angrily through several social media platforms at what they deemed as racism and poor officiating from 33 year old Ukrainian referee, Kateryna Monzul, in the final group play against the United States in the ongoing 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Canada. […]

Nigerian, Edet Umoafia, wins top Canadian Business Award

Posted by admin Headlines, NNP News Sunday, October 5th, 2014

Written by New Nigerian Politics It was celebration galore on September 24th at the 10th Anniversary of Canadian Aboriginal Minority Supplier Council (CAMSC) gala event where several awards were given to high achieving global business leaders, corporations and small businesses across the country for their exploits in various spheres of business endeavours. The well attended event […]

Corrupt Aviation minister, Stella Oduah, three others, sacked

Posted by admin Latest Politics, National Politics, NNP News, Top Stories Wednesday, February 12th, 2014

Filed by New Nigerian Politics Agency Reporter – Abuja New Nigerian Politics can authoritatively confirm that President Jonathan today sacked the controversial Aviation minister, Ms. Stella Oduah and three others, Godsday Orubebe, Niger Delta minister, Chris Olukolade, Police Affairs minister and the minister of state for finance, Yerima Ngana. There have been speculations that Mrs. […]

Nigerian Embassy e-passport issuance in Toronto marred in controversy

Posted by admin Africa, Headlines, NNP News Sunday, March 10th, 2013

By New Nigerian Politics There are indications that the planned e-passport issuance by the Nigerian Embassy in Toronto beginning March 16 may have ran into murky waters after some Nigerians complained of fees charged by the Nigerian-Canadian Association (NCA) for non-members who seek to take advantage of the services. They wondered why the association should […]

Travel Advisory: Nigerian group warns Nigerians against U.S. travel

Posted by admin American Politics, Headlines, NNP News Wednesday, December 26th, 2012

By New Nigerian Politics The Nigerian organization, “Nigerians for Safe Travel” has issued a travel advisory against U.S.travel following the massacre of 26 innocent children and adults at the elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut. The organization in a statement forwarded to New Nigerian Politics and other media outlets warned Nigerians to avoid the United States […]

RCCG Jesus House Scarborough (Toronto) distributes food, impacts community

Posted by admin Headlines, NNP News Wednesday, December 19th, 2012

By New Nigerian Politics In this celebratory season of giving, compassion and love, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus House Scarborough (Toronto) is making a significant difference in the lives of the Scarborough community members through its community outreach initiative. In its inaugural outreach event last year, it assisted several Scarborough families in need […]

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3 Osinbajo survives helicopter crash Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on yesterday survived helicopter crash in Kogi State. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on [...] Osinbajo’s Chopper Crash: Thank God for Osinbajo’s safety – PDP The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appreciated God for the safety of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, members of [...] Anti-Corruption Fight: Nigeria needs God’s guidance, prayers – BuhariNAN President Muhammadu Buhari says fighting corruption needs God’s guidance and prayers as he pledged to redouble his administration’s efforts toward [...] Gov Ishaku’s CPS, others regain freedom from abductorsThe Chief Press Secretary to Gov Darius Ishaku of Taraba state, Alh Hassan Mijinyawa, and two others who were kidnapped [...]	4	5	6 Campaign: Buhari, Osinbajo arrive Ondo, Ekiti amidst tight securityPresident Muhammdu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday arrived in Akure, the Ondo State capital, amidst heavy security [...] Burkina Faso Army kill 146 jihadistsSoldiers in Burkina Faso killed 146 jihadists in response to a terrorist attack in which 14 civilians were killed, the [...] Liberian President Weah goes spiritual, asks compatriots to ‘pray for our economy’ Liberia’s President George Weah has urged citizens to pray for two hours every day for God’s intervention in solving some [...] Igbo may lose again over lack of political intelligence –Okorocha George Onyejiuwa, and Stanley Uzoaru,Owerri Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said Igbo may lose, again, as they did in the civil war, over [...] Lagos: Ambode presents N852.317bn 2019 budgetMoshood Adebayo and Chinelo Obogo After many months of squabbles between the executive and legislative arms of government, the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, [...] Women involvement key to conflicts solution, lasting peace – WANEPJuliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The West African Network of Peacebuilders (WANEP) has said without meaningful inclusion of women, there can never be a lasting [...] Again, suspected herdsmen attack Benue communitiesRose Ejembi, Makurdi There was heavy shootings around Tomatar village and environs in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, on Monday, after [...] 2019: Buhari seeks support of Ekiti ObasWole Balogun, Ado Ekiti President Muhammadu Buhari has pleaded with Ekiti Obas to support his re-election bid for sustainable peace in [...]	7 OBJ Epistle: Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense – By Olalekan Waheed AdigunBy Olalekan Waheed Adigun \| NNP \| Feb. 7, 2019 – After much hesitations, I decided to read ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo’s [...] Obasanjo belongs in dustbin of history – AkinrinadeEniola Akinkuotu, Abuja A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Alani Akinrinade (retd.), has asked Nigerians to ignore former President Olusegun [...]	8 Abia North: Kalu leads opinion pollAhead of the forthcoming general elections, a civil society organisation, “Selfless Project’’ has concluded its opinion poll in Isiukwuato, Ummuneochi, Bende, [...]	9 Why Obasanjo’s Voice Still Matters – Dr. Jideofor AdibeDr. Jideofor Adibe \| Nasarawa, Nigeria \| Feb. 9, 2019 – Obasanjo’s recent 16-page letter to Buhari, which sounds more like [...]
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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Canadian MP, Raj Grewal, struggling with gambling addiction, stays on

Canada fires ambassador to China over political statements on Huawai’s CFO arrest

Outrage as Nigerians, foreign governments call on Buhari to re-instate Chief Justice Onnoghen – Buhari in violation of the 1999 constitution by suspending Onnoghen

INEC rejects the withdrawal of ACPN Presidential candidate, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili

Nigerians accuse Ukrainian referee, Kateryna Monzul, of racism in USA vs. Nigeria final group play in FIFA 2015 female World Cup in Canada

Nigerian, Edet Umoafia, wins top Canadian Business Award

Corrupt Aviation minister, Stella Oduah, three others, sacked

Nigerian Embassy e-passport issuance in Toronto marred in controversy

Travel Advisory: Nigerian group warns Nigerians against U.S. travel

RCCG Jesus House Scarborough (Toronto) distributes food, impacts community

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