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Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP), Senate, Uncategorized
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party have faulted the alleged agreement made by President Goodluck Jonathan with members of the PDP in the Senate to curb the overwhelming influence of state governors in the affairs of the party, particularly its primaries. At a meeting at […]
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Abia, Articles, Columnists, NNP Columnists, Olaniyi Olanike, State News
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
By Olaniyi Olanike | Umuahia, Abia | Nov. 9, 2014 – “Ojo Maduekwe was also as wily as they come in the politics of eating one of his own to pave way for himself… In essence, a few pro-Igbo policies of the Obasanjo era were lost in the din of tribal self-hate Ojo polluted all around […]
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Abia, Articles, Columnists, Madubuko Hart, NNP Columnists, State News
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
By Madubuko Hart | Lagos, Nigeria | Nov. 9, 2014 – A critical look at the government of Governor Theodore Orji of Abia State spells one thing: There must be something positive about him and his government that critics of his government do not want the world to know, so they are doing everything within their […]
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Armed Forces, Boko Haram, Latest Politics
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
The Nigerian Army, on Saturday, released 125 persons arrested for allegedly having links with the Islamic fundamentalist group, Boko Haram. This latest release followed an earlier release of 42 persons who were investigated and found to have no link with the fundamentalist group. The 42 persons were released on Thursday to Governor Kashim Shettima of […]
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Latest Politics, Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP)
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
A former Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, has again lashed out at the Peoples Democratic Party’s-led Federal Government for bringing untold hardship on Nigerians through its ineffective policies. The presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, who reviewed the parlous state of the economy and insecurity in the nation, said Nigeria was sick under PDP. He spoke […]
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Headlines, Nasarawa, State News
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
No fewer than 32 people were feared dead on Sunday evening when gunmen suspected to Fulani insurgents gunned down some Eggon villagers in an ambush at Arikya-Soni in Lafia East Development Area of Nasarawa State at about 3pm. It was gathered that the villager were returning from from their farm when the suspected Fulani gunmen, […]
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Goodluck Jonathan (2010-present), Presidency
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Prof. Rufai Alkali, has said it will be unfair to deny President Goodluck Jonathan the right to seek re-election on account of the insecurity in the north east. Alkali said this in an interview with newsmen, in Abuja, on Sunday. He spoke at an event to mark […]
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Akwa Ibom, Headlines, Soccer, Sports, State News
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, on Friday revealed that the Super Eagles would on May 29 next year host the Brazil senior national team in a friendly at the newly commissioned stadium in Uyo. May 29 is generally marked as Democracy Day in Nigeria for the swearing-in of newly elected governors and president. It […]
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General Politics, Headlines, Top Stories
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
Billionaire business mogul, Aliko Dangote, slid down 14 places to 37th position in the World Richest Persons list within 24 hours. Dangote, the President, Dangote Group, who remains Africa’s richest person, was ranked 23rd on Thursday by Forbes. A check on Forbes website on Friday, however, revealed that the business mogul, who is said to be worth […]
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Party Politics, Peoples' Democratic Party (PDP)
Sunday, November 9th, 2014
In this report, LEKE BAIYEWU examines the issues surrounding the restriction of Peoples Democratic Party tickets for elective public offices President Goodluck Jonathan has been adopted the sole candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party. The ruling party gave an automatic ticket to the President to seek a second term in the 2015 presidential election. The PDP adopted […]
