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Elections, Elections 2019, Latest Politics, Rivers, State News
Tuesday, February 12th, 2019
TONY JOHN, Port Harcourt Four persons were confirmed dead while scores became unconscious as a result of a stampede at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Igwuruta, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, venue of the All Progressives Congress (APC), presidential rally. Those who lost their lives in the stampede included three aged women and a […]
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Biafra, Latest Politics, National Politics
Tuesday, February 12th, 2019
Joe Effiong, Uyo, A Biafran war veteran, Major-General Okon E. Okon (retd), has warned that the problems which led to the Nigeria-Biafra War in the 60s are still prevalent and threatening the unity of the country. Gen. Okon who said Nigerians had refused to learn from history, made the comment during the public presentation of […]
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Abia, Elections, Elections 2019, Latest Politics, National Politics, State News
Friday, February 8th, 2019
Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, a civil society organisation, “Selfless Project’’ has concluded its opinion poll in Isiukwuato, Ummuneochi, Bende, Arochukwu and Ohafia local government areas of Abia state. According to information gathered from its research, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Dr. Orji Kalu had the highest score of 55% followed by the candidate […]
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Latest Politics, Olusegun Obasanjo (1976-79, 99-07), Presidency, Top Stories
Thursday, February 7th, 2019
Eniola Akinkuotu, Abuja A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Alani Akinrinade (retd.), has asked Nigerians to ignore former President Olusegun Obasanjo, adding that Obasanjo belongs in the dustbin of history. Akinrinade said this in an advertorial that was published on page 35 of The PUNCH on Thursday. The ex-general also urged the media to […]
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Ekiti, Elections, Elections 2019, Latest Politics, National Politics, Ondo, State News
Wednesday, February 6th, 2019
President Muhammdu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday arrived in Akure, the Ondo State capital, amidst heavy security on a campaign visit to Ondo and Ekiti states for the 2019 general elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buhari and Vice President started their campaign from Ekiti to seek re-election to […]
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Latest Politics, National Politics, Top Stories
Sunday, February 3rd, 2019
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appreciated God for the safety of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, members of his entourage and the crew, after the Saturday helicopter crash in Kabba, Kogi. The party in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Olognondiyan, expressed shock over the crash of the helicopter. PDP, […]
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Corruption Politics, Latest Politics
Sunday, February 3rd, 2019
NAN President Muhammadu Buhari says fighting corruption needs God’s guidance and prayers as he pledged to redouble his administration’s efforts toward promoting peace and prosperity, and to fight corruption to a standstill. The president made the pledge when he met with members of Jigawa State Council of Traditional Rulers at the government house, Dutse. Buhari, […]
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Judiciary, Latest Politics
Wednesday, January 30th, 2019
Noah Ebije, Kaduna. As controversies continue to rage following the suspension of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Mr. Walter Onnoghen, the northern mouthpiece, Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has urged that the law should be allowed to take its full course. ACF said as long as the country is concerned, nobody is above the law, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
