I read some of the responses to my
article, “Buhari vs Jonathan: Beyond the Election”, and I want to thank
everyone who has contributed to the debate. I am glad that the debate
has finally taken off. I have decided, for the record, to re-enter the
debate if only to set some records straight and hopefully elevate the
debate further. Whom do I respond to?
Friday, February 27, 2015
EBONYI GOVERNOR, ELECHI, SET TO BE IMPEACHED
THREE KILLED AS CUSTOM OFFICERS CHASE DOWN BUS
Three
ladies aged between 25 and 30 years died Thursday afternoon after the
hummer bus in which they were travelling was knocked off the Lagos-Benin
highway by an operational vehicle driven by operatives of the Nigerian
Customs Service.
PUBLIC POWER SUPPLY DROPS BY 360 MEGAWATTS
The supply of electricity to consumers across the country has fallen
by 360.88 megawatts in the last one week and the Federal Government has
again attributed the development to the vandalism of pipelines that
transport gas to power plants.
LEAGUE CUP FINAL ; IT IS UP TO THE REF - MOHUNRIO
Jose Mourinho turned the spotlight on League Cup final opponents
Tottenham Hotspur on Friday by suggesting some of Mauricio Pochettino’s
side are guilty of simulation.
Chelsea manager Mourinho has been infuriated by a succession of refereeing decisions this season, prompting him to claim there has been a campaign against his club.
Chelsea manager Mourinho has been infuriated by a succession of refereeing decisions this season, prompting him to claim there has been a campaign against his club.
SYNAGOGUE BUILDING; COLLAPSE NOT CAUSED BY STRUCTURAL DEFECTS- CONSULTANT
Thursday, February 26, 2015
SPECIAL REPORT; ARE TABLETS OUT OF FAVOUR WITH CONSUMERS?
Not long ago, we were assured the iPad and its ilk were destined to dominate our everyday lives.
"Tablets will rule the future," one analyst said three years ago, forecasting sales would swell to 375 million in 2016.Nobody is that bullish anymore.
NO TALKS WITH INSURGENTS - BUHARI
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He also said he is fit and ready for the poll.
JONATHAN VISITS MUBI, BAGA
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan today visited Mubi, Adamawa
State and Baga, Borno State, Nigerian towns recently recovered from the
Boko Haram terrorists and dangled several incentives to the Nigerian
troops taking part in the Boko Haram war.
OSHODI MAYHEM ; POLICE PICKS 40, ARRAINGS 18 OTHERS
The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested 40 people in
connection with Wednesday’s mayhem in Oshodi and has arraigned 18 of
them.
CHEAP PROPAGANDA CANNOT DETER ME - GANI ADAMS
My intention has been drawn to a panicky "News alert "being circulated
on the net about my posture and utterance concerning the forth coming
election particularly my stand and that of my organisation , Oodua
Peoples ‘Congress, OPC , in respect of the endorsement of President
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
ADO ODO OTTA COMMUNITIES LAUD OGUNOLA OVER LOFTY PROJECTS
The entire communities in Ado-Odo/Ota
Local Government Area of Ogun State have commended a member of the House of
Representatives and the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for the
Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency in the March 28, 2015 election, Hon. Babatunde
Ogunola (a.k.a Tomo), for making life more comfortable for the people with the
various empowerment projects he had executed in the communities in the last
three and half years.
FOR THE RECORDS: BUHARI'S ADDRESS AT CHATAM HOUSE, LONDON
THIS IS THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF BUHARI'S SPEECH EARLIER TODAY AT THE CHATHAM HOUSE. PROSPECTS FOR DEMOCRACY CONSOLIDATION IN AFRICA: NIGERIA'S TRANSITION - BY GENERAL MOHAMMADU BUHARI (CHATHAM HOUSE LONDON 26TH FEBRUARY 2015) |
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
OPINION ; THE GREATEST LOVE STORY NEVER TOLD
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She was born Victoria Funmilayo Abebi Oyebajo Macaulay, the daughter of Pa Obajimi Oyebajo Macaulay, a prince of Ode Remo, but domiciled at Lafenwa, Abeokuta.
WE HAVE BOKO HARAM ON THE RUN - GEJ
The fresh suicide blasts in Yobe and Kano states are acts of
desperation by the Boko Haram sect whose days are numbered, President
Goodluck Jonathan has said.
PDP WILL WRECK LAGOS IF...- GANIYU SOLOMON
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JONATHAN CREATED THE OPPOSITION - ANYIM
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. Anyim Pius
Anyim, has said that the Jonathan administration created the opposition
movement as a deliberate attempt to deepen democracy in the country.
FAYOSE IS ON HIS OWN - PDP
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has stated that it will
not be drawn into the ongoing controversy regarding the visit of former
head of state and candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress,
Muhammadu Buhari, to the United Kingdom.
FAYOSE IS JUST A NUISANCE - BAMIDELE
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Tuesday, February 24, 2015
ANOTHER SUICIDE BOMBER KILLS TEN IN PONTISKUM
Ten persons might have lost their lives in a suicide bombing at a motor park in Potiskum, the commercial capital of Yobe State,
Monday, February 23, 2015
BASH ALI REMANDED IN KUJE PRISON
The running battle between Nigeria’s
World Boxing Federation, WBF, cruiserweight boxing champion, Bashiru
Lawrence Ali, a.k.a. Bash Ali (OON) and the Managing Director of NEXIM
Bank, Robert Orya has landed the Edo State-born pugilist in Kuje Prison
in Abuja.
ALIEN PVCs DUE TO PERIODIC MIGRATION - OGUN INEC
CHATAM HOUSE CONFIRMS BUHARI'S APPEARANCE FOR THURSDAY
The Royal Institute of International Affairs (RIIA) better known as
Chatam House has confirmed that presidential candidate of the All
Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari will be speaking
at its event billed for Thursday, February 26, 2015 in London.
FAYOSE'S BUHARIPHOBIA, AN ATTEMPT TO DIVERT ATTENTION FROM EKITIGATE - APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has
accused Governor Ayodele Fayose of diverting the attention of Nigerians from
his alleged fraudulent victory as revealed in the audio tape leak.
COURT FREES BABALAKIN
Justice Lateef
Lawal-Akapo of an Ikeja High Court yesterday discharged the Chairman of
Bi-Courtney Limited, Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN), and four others of an alleged
N4.7billion fraud preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission (EFCC).
I WILL STAND BY PENSIONERS - AMBODE
The All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in Lagos state, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has assured senior citizens and the Pensioners in the state of his constant support to alleviate their worries and pains. He stated this on Monday during his meeting with members of the National Union of Pensioners (Lagos state chapter) and Senior citizens at the LTV8 Blue-roof Hall in Ikeja, Lagos.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
VIEWS FROM ABROAD; IS NIGERIA READY TO EXPLODE?
Nigeria
has the largest black population in the world: 178 million. Within that
population are 300 differing ethnic and culture groups. Traditionally,
colonial powers such as Britain would group various ethnicities together
to provide confusion and controversy.
APC, PDP SUPPORT FULL INVESTIGATION INTO THE EKITIGATE TAPES
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun, said it was in support of
a full scale investigation into the video that alleged the Osun
governorship election was rigged.
BRITISH POLICE INVESTIGATES CHELSEA FANS RACIST RANTS
British police announced on Saturday that they were investigating
reports a group of Chelsea supporters chanted racist songs at a London
train station after returning from Paris earlier this week.
ARSENAL WIN, CHELSEA DRAW AND MAN U LOSE AS EPL BEGINS REVERSE FIXTURES
Premier League leaders Chelsea ended a turbulent week with a
disappointing 1-1 home draw against strugglers Burnley on Saturday that
gave Manchester City fresh hope in the title race.
Build-up to the game was overshadowed by the fall-out from an incident in Paris on Tuesday in which a group of Chelsea fans prevented a black man from boarding a Metro train while chanting racist songs.
Build-up to the game was overshadowed by the fall-out from an incident in Paris on Tuesday in which a group of Chelsea fans prevented a black man from boarding a Metro train while chanting racist songs.
NIGERIAN MILITARY RECAPTURES BAGA
Nigeria’s military on Saturday claimed to have recaptured the town of
Baga from Boko Haram, more than a month after it was overrun in what is
feared to be the worst massacre of its six-year insurgency.
OIL PRICE MAY FALL TO 10 DOLLARS PER BARREL - BLOOMBERG
As Nigerians hope for a reversal in the falling oil price, they may
have to wait a little longer for the good news as new forecast suggest
tougher economic times.
I HAVE NO ISSUES WITH OBJ - GEJ
PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has declared that he is not ready to
join issues with former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the latter’s
decision to tear his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) membership card, on
Monday.
DONT SHIFT THE ELECTIONS AGAIN - UN
The United Nations has urged the Nigerian government to ensure the
sanctity of new dates for its general elections, amid increasing
concerns the government may yet again move the crucial polls from March
28 and April 11.
NAIRA DROPS TO 217 AGAINST THE DOLLAR, 332 AGAINST THE BRITISH POUNDS
The naira on Friday depreciated by N5 to the dollar as it traded N215 at the Bureau De Change (BDCs) segment of the official market.
BUHARI MEETS BLAIR, FORMER BRITISH PM IN LONDON
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TheCable also understands that he will deliver a talk at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, Chatham House, London, on Thursday.
COURT REJECTS BAIL FOR BIAFRAN SEPERATISTS
EMOTION was high on Thursday, in Enugu, the Enugu State capital,
following the Federal High Court rejection to grant bail to the leader
of the detained Biafran Zionist Federation (BZF), Ben Onwuka and 10
others for the second time.
NO GOING BACK ON CARD READERS- JEGA
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),
Professor Attahiru Jega has said the commission won’t reverse a decision
to use Card Readers during the general elections.
Jega was summoned by the Senate after Senate Leader Victor Ndoma-Egba had alleged on Tuesday that the use of the card readers violates the electoral law.
Jega was summoned by the Senate after Senate Leader Victor Ndoma-Egba had alleged on Tuesday that the use of the card readers violates the electoral law.
Thursday, February 19, 2015
WE HAVE KILLED OVER 300 INSURGENTS, RECAPTURED 11 TOWNS - DHQ
The Director of Defence Information,
Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade, has said that troops of the Nigerian Army and
personnel of the Air Force have killed over 300 fighters of the Boko
Haram sect.
LUIS FIGO PROPOSES A 48 TEAM WORLD CUP
APC BERATES FAYOSE FOR ANTI JUDICIARY RANTINGS
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in
Ekiti State has asked Governor Ayodele Fayose to stop denigrating the authority
of the nation's judiciary in its adjudication functions in the course of
serving justice.
158 BOKO HARAM VICTIMS REUNITE WITH FAMILIES IN YOBE
A total of 158 Women and children abducted by Boko Haram insurgents
from Katarko village in Yobe have been reunited with their families in
Damaturu, Yobe.
WE DON’T DESERVE DEATH OVER POLITICAL AFFILIATION …ABE
The Senator representing Rivers
South-East and APC candidate for the Senatorial election, Senator Magnus Abe,
has condemned in strong terms the attempt on the lives of APC faithful,
including the Governorship Candidate, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, at Okrika.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
OKRIKA SHOOTING; IG ORDERS FULL SCALE INVESTIGATIONS
The Inspector-General of Police Suleiman Abba has ordered a
full-scale investigation into the shooting incident that took place at
the National Field, Okrika, Rivers state on Tuesday 17 February, 2015 at
the governorship campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
I AM VERY MUCH ALIVE - YAYI
Honourable Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, a member of the House of
Representative and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
has squashed rumours that he is dead.
A FURTHER POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTIONS IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL - JEGA
A further postponement of Nigeria’s general elections beyond the
rescheduled polling day of March 28 would be “unconstitutional”, the
country’s election chief, Attahiru Jega, said on Wednesday.
CHRISTIAN MILITIA STORM IRAQ TO HELP FIGHT ISIS
Decked out in his US army-issued fatigues and a lip stud shining from
his mouth, the young American fighter cuts an unusual figure in the
northern Iraqi town of Al-Qosh.
NEW YORK TIMES IS UNFAIR TO US - FG
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, Prof. Ade Adefuye, on
Tuesday described an editorial published by the New York Times on the
postponement of the general elections in the country as “biased and
ignorant”, adding that, “both are inexcusable”.
76 PERCENT OF PVCs ALREADY COLLECTED - INEC
US MILITARY PLEDGE LOGISTICS SUPPORT FOR WAR AGAINST INSURGENCY
The United States military will provide communications equipment and
intelligence to help African nations in the fight against Islamist
terrorist group, Boko Haram, the Commander of the United States Special
Forces Operations in Africa has said.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
I WILL BE THE FIRST OYO TWO TERM GOVERNOR - AJIMOBI
Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi tells OLUFEMI ATOYEBI that
teachers in the state are living better than he met them. He replies
critics of his administration that compared with past regimes, he has
performed better
Your administration has been criticised by some people for not living up to expectations in Oyo State, how would you react to this?
Your administration has been criticised by some people for not living up to expectations in Oyo State, how would you react to this?
SENATE SUMMONS JEGA OVER POLL SHIFT
EXPLOSIONS ROCK APC RALLY IN OKRIKA
Explosion, gunfire rocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally
in Okrika, Rivers state today, although casualty figures are yet to be
ascertained as at the time of filing this report.
SUICIDE BOMBER KILLS ELEVEN IN BORNO STATE
Eleven people were killed in a suicide bomb attack on a checkpoint
near the town of Biu in northeast Nigeria on Tuesday, a vigilante and a
resident said.
PASTOR CAUGHT WITH 174KG NARCOTICS BLAMES IT ON TEMPTATION
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JONATHAN'S FAILURE BRIGHTENS BUHARI'S CHANCES - NYT
President Goodluck Jonathan's dismal performance in the last six years has brightened his opponent Muhammadu Buhari's chances in next month presidential poll, the New York Times newspaper said.
Monday, February 16, 2015
BOKO HARAM ;SIX WEEKS ARE ENOUGH - AIR FORCE CHIEF
The Nigerian Air Force says six weeks is more than enough to crush the Boko Haram insurgency in the North-East.
MAIDUGURI TURNS OUT IN MASSIVE NUMBERS FOR BUHARI
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OBJ TEARS AWAY FROM PDP
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Monday, dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party that brought him to power in 1999 for a two-term eight-year tenure.
US MAY IMPOSE VISA RESTRICTIONS ON SECURITY CHIEFS
International
response to last week’s postponement of Nigeria’s presidential and general
elections may have provoked serious worries and consideration of the option of
targeted sanctions on certain government and security officials by the US
government in Washington DC and other western capitals, Empowered Newswire
reports
Sunday, February 15, 2015
FEMALE BOMBER KILLS SELF, EIGHT OTHERS IN DAMATURU
The female bomber killed herself and eight other people.
According to Police who confirmed the incident, the bomber disguised as a passenger.
This attack, which is yet to be claimed by anyone, is coming several hours after members of the Boko Haram terror group, launched an attack in Gombe.
According to Police who confirmed the incident, the bomber disguised as a passenger.
This attack, which is yet to be claimed by anyone, is coming several hours after members of the Boko Haram terror group, launched an attack in Gombe.
Saturday, February 14, 2015
THE JONATHAN PRESIDENCY AND BRIDGING NIGERIA'S AGE LONG DIVISIONS
During his rise to the top,
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan dismantled a historic
power-sharing arrangement meant to bridge the country's divisions, and
his current bid for re-election could now exacerbate tensions between
north and south.
BOKO HARAM ATTACKS GOMBE
Hundreds of Boko Haram Islamists on Saturday invaded the restive
northeast Nigerian city of Gombe, firing heavy guns and throwing
leaflets calling on residents to boycott the forthcoming general
elections, locals told AFP.
LITTLE CHAD HELPING BIG BROTHER NIGERIA BY LEADING WAR ON BOKO HARAM
Chadian soldiers patrol in the Nigerian border town of Gamboru after
taking control of the city. Chadian forces began an offensive last
month against Boko Haram, intervening in neighboring Cameroon and
clearing rebels from the northeastern Nigerian town Gamboru.
PDP KEEPS CLOSE TABS ON WAVERING GOVERNORS
Just when the storm accompanying the postponement of the elections is abating, the presidency is in a new fix!
Vanguard reports that the presidency is in a fix concerning four of
its governors who are working secretly for the opposition party. This
came to the notice of the president when some of the activities of these
four governors were reviewed and checked.
JONATHAN BEGS USA TO HELP FIGHT INSURGENTS
Nigeria has asked the U.S. military to dispatch troops to northern
Nigeria, the region where Islamist militants have captured territory.
President Goodluck Jonathan said Friday that the Boko haram Militants
Have Ties to Islamic State.
MY DEPUTY SKIPS MEETINGS BECAUSE....- GOV. ALIYU
Niger State Governor, Muazu Aliyu, has denied barring his deputy,
Ahmed Ibeto, from the meetings of the state executive council after the
later defected to the All Progressives Congress.
Mr. Aliyu said Mr. Ibeto on his own requested permission to stay away from the state executive council meetings, a request that was granted by the council on Thursday.
Mr. Aliyu said Mr. Ibeto on his own requested permission to stay away from the state executive council meetings, a request that was granted by the council on Thursday.
NIGERIA WOULD BE BETTER UNDER BUHARI - ODIMEGWU
OUR SOLDIERS ARE NOT COWARDS - ARMY REPLIES NIGER
The Nigerian military responded with anger Thursday after its
soldiers were dismissed by the defence authorities of Niger as
“cowards”, in a rare public tit-for-tat between the two countries
involved in the fight against extremist group, Boko Haram.
WE WANT POWER TO RETURN TO THE NORTH - NORTHERN CHRISTIANS
The Northeast Zonal Chairman of the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Shu’aibu Byal, has enjoined Northern Christians and Muslims to join hands together and ensure that the leadership of the country returns to the region in the forthcoming election.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
OPINION; ALAKISA TO NJO LORU (1) ; WHERE ARE THE TRAINS?
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THE ELECTION POSTPONEMENT IS IN ORDER - GANI ADAMS
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THE POSTPONED ELECTIONS, OUR STAND - APC
STATEMENT BY THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS (APC)
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015
• Thank you for being with us this afternoon. This is yet another critical moment in our history. We have gone through difficult moments like this in the past. Nigeria survived and came out stronger. We are confident that we shall survive this too; because no one, no matter how powerful, can subvert the collective will of the people.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2015
• Thank you for being with us this afternoon. This is yet another critical moment in our history. We have gone through difficult moments like this in the past. Nigeria survived and came out stronger. We are confident that we shall survive this too; because no one, no matter how powerful, can subvert the collective will of the people.
NAIRA FALLS TO ALL TIME LOW AS MARKETS PANIC OVER ELECTION POSTPONEMENT
Nigeria’s naira fell to a record after the
West African nation’s decision to postpone elections increased
risks the continent’s worst-performing currency will be
devalued.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
PHOTONEWS; AGBAJE... NOW A KEROSINE DISTRIBUTOR
JK has caught the stomach infrastructure bug o - distributing kerosine to voters.
Is this what Lagos needs?SKY, BT WIN EPL TV RIGHTS FOR 7.8 BILLION EUROS
Broadcasters Sky and BT on Tuesday won the UK television rights to broadcast Premier League football games in 2016-2019 for a record £5.1 billion ($7.8 billion, 6.9 billion euros), the league said.
POLL SHIFT; WE REMAIN FOCUSSED- AMBODE
The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Lagos State,
Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, says the postponement of the elections will not
reduce the determination of Lagosians to vote for him.
WE DONT NEED MORE THAN SIX WEEKS TO CRUSH BOKO HARAM - DASUKI
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The terrorists, on their part, opened a new war front in Niger Republic with its leader dismissing the threat from the regional force.
NO AMMOUNT OF INTIMIDATION WOULD DETER ME - TINUBU
The National Leader the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju
Ahmed Tinubu has said he will not be intimidated by the latest show of
strength, intimidation and possible harassment being exhibited by the
Federal Government through the deployment of about 30 stern looking
soldiers who are laying siege on his Bourdillon Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
residence.
I WILL STILL BE IN CHARGE FOR THE ELECTIONS - JEGA
The growing apprehension in some quarters over the possibility of
removing the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission,
INEC, Prof. Atahiru Jega before the rescheduled election dates has been
laid to rest, as his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Kayode Idowu, today,
debunked speculations that his principal would proceed on terminal leave
before the conduct of the March 28 presidential election.
THERE WOULD BE ELECTIONS ON MARCH 28 - ARMY
THE Nigerian military has given the assurance that it is committed
to securing the country in time for the new dates of the general
election.
THERE MUST BE A NEW GOVT ON MAY 29- OBJ
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday in Nairobi,
Kenya, said a new federal government must emerge in Nigeria on May 29,
2015 in accordance with the country’s constitution.
EKITIGATE; WHISTLEBLOWER ALLEGES TORTURE OF SIBLING
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IG REDEPLOYED 33 CPs, ANNOUNCED DEATH OF AIG
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NIGERIA; THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM
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People in Abuja hold signs Saturday to protest the postponement of the Nigerian elections.
- Nigeria has just postponed their national elections by six weeks, now to be held on the 28th March.
PDP BUYING PVCs FOR 10K - APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm that some
people suspected to be agents of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have
resorted to underhand tactics, including the purchase of PVCs and the
intimidation of some voters to seize their PVCs, in the wake of the
recent postponement of the general elections.
Monday, February 9, 2015
NIGERIAN ELECTIONS; MAPPING A NATION DIVIDED
Nigeria is
Africa's biggest oil producer and most populous country - but poverty is
widespread and the country is in the grip of a violent uprising by
Islamists Boko Haram. The BBC maps the country's divisions ahead of its
postponed elections.
POLL SHIFT; BUHARI ASKS FOR CALM
Top politicians and well-meaning Nigerians have since
Saturday been urging Nigerians for calm as reactions to the postponement
of the country’s elections persist.
THIS IS MY DREAM CUP- TOURE
Yaya Toure looked more relieved than elated as he lifted
the African Nations Cup for the first time at the sixth attempt,
breaking his duck at international level with the Ivory Coast.
NO FURTHER POSTPONEMENTS - DASUKI
National Security Advisor (NSA) Sambo Dasuki has promised that
elections will not be postponed past March 28, saying that Boko Haram
fighters who forced the delay would be defeated within the coming six
weeks.
COURT FIXES FEBRUARY 14 FOR TRIAL OF BIAFRA SEPERATIONISTS
A Federal High Court sitting in Enugu has fixed February 14 for its
ruling on the application for bail filed by the leader of Biafra Zionist
Federation, Benjamin Onwuka and 10 others.
THE EKITI TAPE IS AUTHENTIC- POLICE AFFAIRS MINISTER
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A recording of the meeting, which also featured other top officials of the government and Aliyu Momoh, a Brigadier General, was leaked last week.
$20BILLION SCAM; REPS SUMMON AUDITORS
The Chairman of the House of Representative Committee on Public Accounts, Solomon Adeola, has said that the committee would summon PriceWaterhouseCooper on the missing NNPC $20billion audit report submitted to President Goodluck Jonathan.
COURT ORDERS PAPERS SERVED ON JONATHAN OVER QUALIFICATION FOR 2015
Court Orders Papers Served On Jonathan Over Qualification For 2015
Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court has ordered that court documents in a fresh suit seeking to disqualify President Goodluck Jonathan from seeking re-election in the March 28 poll should be served on him.
Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court has ordered that court documents in a fresh suit seeking to disqualify President Goodluck Jonathan from seeking re-election in the March 28 poll should be served on him.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
FOR THE RECORDS; PROF. JEGA'S STATEMENT ON POSTPONEMENT
STATEMENT ON THE
TIMETABLE FOR 2015 GENERAL ELECTIONS BY THE CHAIRMAN, INDEPENDENT NATIONAL
ELECTORAL COMMISSION (INEC), PROFESSOR ATTAHIRU M. JEGA, AT A PRESS CONFERENCE
ON FEBRUARY 07th, 2015
Ladies and
Gentlemen,
Introduction
Friday, February 6, 2015
FOR THE RECORDS; THE FULL TRANSCRIPT OF THE ALLEGED EKITI TAPE
In the early hours of Friday 6 February, a recording leaked on the internet and it was one that went viral within minutes. The heated conversation dwelt mainly on the failure of the military to carry out plans agreed upon in Aso-Rock, Nigeria’s presidential palace, prior the governorship election in Ekiti state.
TRIBUNAL CONFIRMS AREGBESOLA'S VICTORY AT THE POLLS
The Osun state governorship election petition tribunal has upheld the re-election of Rauf Aregbesola as governor of the state.
MORROCO FINED $1 MILLION, BANNED FOR TWO EDITIONS
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INEC TO MEET PARTY LEADERS ON SATURDAY
Nigeria’s election commission will on Saturday announce whether or
not it will postpone national polls set for February 14, a spokesman
said.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
AUDITORS INDICT NNPC , TO REFUND $1.48BILLION
Audit Report Indicts NNPC, Corporation To Refund $1.48Billion
The forensic audit conducted by the audit firm of PriceWaterHouseCoopers on behalf of the Federal Government on the operations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation [NNPC] has indicted the management of the national oil company for various questionable transactions.
Part of the recommendations include that the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, the upstream subsidy of the NNPC should refund about $1.48billion to the Federation Account for various unreconciled transactions.
The forensic audit conducted by the audit firm of PriceWaterHouseCoopers on behalf of the Federal Government on the operations of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation [NNPC] has indicted the management of the national oil company for various questionable transactions.
Part of the recommendations include that the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, the upstream subsidy of the NNPC should refund about $1.48billion to the Federation Account for various unreconciled transactions.
NO ONE SHOULD VOTE FOR GEJ BECAUSE....SOYINKA
Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, declared on Thursday that no one
should vote for the continuation of President Goodluck Jonathan’s
government, saying that there has been a total failure in leadership.
FG ANNOUNCES PLAN FOR LAGOS-ABUJA SPEEDTRAIN
The Federal Government has announced that plans have reached an advanced stage for a three hour high speed train project connecting Lagos and Abuja.
THE ECONOMIST ENDORSES BUHARI
SOMETIMES there are no good options. Nigeria goes
to the polls on February 14th to elect the next president, who will face
problems so large—from rampant corruption to a jihadist insurgency—that they
could break the country apart, with dire consequences for Nigerians and the
world.
LASG DEBUNKS ALLEGATION OF MINIMUM WAGE PAYMENT DEFAULT, SAYS IT’S ANOTHER DISPLAY OF BOLD IGNORANCE BY AGBAJE
The Lagos State Government Thursday dismissed the
allegation of non-implementation of the National Minimum Wage policy in the
State as a display of ignorance by the opposition asserting that Lagos was the
first to implement the policy among the 36 states of the Federation.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
2000 CHADIAN TROOPS IN NIGERIA TO HELP FIGHT INSURGENTS
About 2,000 Chadian troops crossed into Nigeria yesterday to fight
Boko Haram insurgents, reports quoting that country’s military sources
said.
For almost an hour, Chadian warplanes struck Boko Haram positions, Associated France Press (AFP) reported yesterday.
For almost an hour, Chadian warplanes struck Boko Haram positions, Associated France Press (AFP) reported yesterday.
EDITORIAL ;BACK TO THE FUTURE, FORWARD TO THE PAST
There is something unique about the Nigerian, and I am not talking about the loud traveler, the arrogant tourist, the outwardly religious but secretly traditional, the publicly Nigerian but closet tribalist, I am not even referring to the propagators of the scam of the Nigerian prince.
No, I am talking mainly about the Nigerian politician, especially those whose main reason in public service is culinary, not patriotic, and whose focus is on self, not country.
AMBODE LEADS AGBAJE IN THE PRE ELECTION POLLS- SURVEY
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JONATHAN'S PhD THESIS CANNOT BE FOUND - DAVID-WEST
Tamunoemi David-West, a professor and former minister of petroleum
and energy, has suggested that President Goodluck Jonathan does not have
a doctorate degree from the University of Port Harcourt as widely
believed.
NUC ABOLISHES PASS DEGREES
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has abolished the award
of Pass Degree in Nigerian Universities with effect from the 2013/ 2014
academic session.
5.9 MILLION REGISTERED VOTERS IN LAGOS - INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says
Lagos State now has 5.9 million registered voters ahead of next week’s
presidential election
COTE DIVOIRE, CONGO DR IN SEMI FINAL SHOWDOWN
A frosty reunion awaits Ivory Coast and DR Congo on Wednesday night in Bata when they meet in a 2015 AFCON semifinal showdown.
JEGA CANCELLED BRIEFING ABOUT ELECTIONS
As preparations for the general elections gather momentum, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Attahiru Jega, Wednesday cancelled the much awaited media briefing on the readiness of INEC for the big task.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
SPORTS STAKEHOLDERS MOURN THE LATE OKOYA THOMAS
Stakeholders in the Nigerian sports industry have continued
to react to the death of the late philanthropist, Chief Molade Okoya
Thomas, who died yesterday at the age of 79.
Some of the sports administrators who spoke to P.M.NEWS Sports early today described the death of the late Asoju Oba of Lagos as a huge blow to Nigerian sports.
OPINION; JONATHAN, AIT AND MERCHANT OF FALSEHOOD
Jonathan, AIT and Merchant Of
Falsehood
By Erasmus Ikhide
The falsity of President Goodluck Presidency acquires a frenzy
dimension with the African Independent Television, AIT, and the
Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, reeling off untruth, incorrect,
treachery and falsehood to demonise Gen. Buhari. The aim is to
continue to swindle Nigerians of their votes and cement the PDP's
agenda to run the country for 100 years.
By Erasmus Ikhide
The falsity of President Goodluck Presidency acquires a frenzy
dimension with the African Independent Television, AIT, and the
Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, reeling off untruth, incorrect,
treachery and falsehood to demonise Gen. Buhari. The aim is to
continue to swindle Nigerians of their votes and cement the PDP's
agenda to run the country for 100 years.
INEC FINALLY SETTLED FOR FEBRUARY 14 AS PLANNED
It is now official. The presidential election will hold on February
14, 2015 as planned as far as the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) is concerned.
MOSOP PRESIDENT ELECTED CHAIRPERSON OF THE UN VOLUNTARY FUND FOR THE INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
The Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) has commended the 5-member Board of Trustees of the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples,
BUHARI, A MAN OF CHARACTER, INTEGRITY …ABE
Former Managing Director, Onne Oil and
Gas Free Zone Authority (OOGFZA), Dr. Noble Abe has described former Head of
State and presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC),
General Muhammadu Buhari, as a man of character and integrity.
Monday, February 2, 2015
NIGERIANS ABROAD REMEMBER HOMELAND IN PRAYERS
Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe
About 200 African-Americans and Africans gathered Sunday at St.
Katharine Drexel Parish Church to celebrate the start of Black History
Month. Posters at the entrance to the sanctuary illustrated the legacy
of black achievements.TRIBUTE TO CHIEF MOLADE OKOYA THOMAS ;AND THE KING'S ENVOY GOES HOME
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BUHARI MEETS WITH THE OPS, PROMISES REVIVAL OF INDUSTRIES
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OPC HAS TAKEN A STAND ON THE ELECTIONS - GANI ADAMS
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National
Coordinator, Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, Otunba Gani Adams has
endorsed the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan.
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ANOTHER BOMB BLAST IN GOMBE
A blast ripped through a car park outside a stadium where Nigeria’s
President Goodluck Jonathan had addressed a re-election campaign rally
on Monday, minutes after he left, witnesses said.
MILITARY RECAPTURES TEN TOWNS IN ADAMAWA
The National Information Centre said on Monday that the ongoing war
against insurgency in the North East was yielding desired result as the
military had so far recaptured 10 towns hitherto seized by the
terrorists in Adamawa alone.
BAKARE BLASTS PFN,CAN FOR ENDORSING JONATHAN
The
Serving Overseer of the Latter Rain Assembly and Convener of the Save
Nigeria Group, Pastor Tunde Bakare has lashed out at CAN and PFN for
endorsing President Goodluck Jonathan for the 14 February presidential
election at the expense of one of their own, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the
running mate to the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential
candidate, Muhammadu Buhari.
INEC TO GUARANTEE SECURITY AND WELFARE OF CORPS MEMBERS
Chairman of the
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has
pledged the Commission’s commitment towards ensuring that National Youth
Service Corps Members (NYSC), who volunteer as ad-hoc staff in the February
2015 polls, discharge their responsibilities in a secure, conducive environment
and that their welfare needs are adequately met.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
BUHARI; FOURTH TIME A CHARM?
Nigeria’s giving Muhammadu Buhari—an ex-military dictator—what he’s always wanted: A chance
TOP PDP BIGWIGS DECAMP TO APC IN KADUNA
Former secretary to the Kaduna state government, Lawal Ismaila
Yakawada, former Kaduna People’s Democratic Party, PDP Chairman, Makama
Yaro, and a former special assistant to former president Olusegun
Obasanjo Uba Sani, have all reportedly dumped the PDP in Kaduna state
for the All Progressives Congress, APC.
CHADIAN TROOPS TAKE THE BATTLE TO BOKO HARAM STRONGHOLD
Chadian aircraft struck Boko Haram positions in the Nigerian border
town of Gamboru for a second straight day on Sunday, an AFP journalist
in a neighbouring town said.
ANOTHER OIL PIPE EXPLOSION AT AREPO
RUTHLESS ARSENAL DISMANTLED ASTON VILLA 5-0
TWIN BLASTS ROCK GOMBE, FIVE DEAD
FOR THE RECORDS; PAT UTOMI'S TAKE ON THE SOLUDO/IWEALA FACE OFF
The
firestorm generated by Chukwuma Soludo’s well reasoned commentary on the place
of issues in the 2015 electioneering campaign has somehow become the core of
the campaign. What a way to come from outside and define agenda.
JIMI AGBAJE IS A TAX EVADER, LAGOS GOVT INSISTS
We consider it necessary to make a response to the rebuttal of Mr. Jimi
Agbaje in some newspapers to the assertion by His Excellency, Mr.
Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, Governor of Lagos State on the subsisting
default in Land Use Charge payment of N1,629,064.62 by JayKay Pharmacy
Limited on the above mentioned property.
PHOTONEWS; AMBODE GETS THE FLAG
From
left:- Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomole, Ambode runingmate Dr
Oluranti Adebule All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Candidate, Mr
Akinwunmi Ambode, Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbeshola and other party
Chieftain at the Presidential Mega Rally held at Teslim Balogun Stadium Surulere
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INEC EXTENDS PVC COLLECTION TO FEBRUARY 8
The Independent National
Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for collection of Permanent
Voter Cards (PVCs) to Sunday, 8th February 2015.
NIGERIAN TROOPS REPELLED 4 FRONTS ATTACK ON MAIDUGURI
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) —
Nigerian troops Sunday repelled Islamic extremists who attacked from
four fronts on Maiduguri, the biggest city in northeast Nigeria, with
several civilians killed by aerial bombs and grenades and mortar shells
on the ground.
ITALY ELECTS 73 YEAR OLD MATTARELLA AS PRESIDENT
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The 73-year-old Sicilian, who was backed by Prime Minister Matteo Renzi’s centre-left Democratic Party (PD), succeeds the hugely popular Giorgio Napolitano, who is stepping down because of his advanced age.
EXCLUSIVE; TEN DARK SECRETS OF BOKO HARAM
In
early January 2015, as all eyes were on France, Islamist gunmen
attacked the town of Baga in Nigeria. It’s unknown how many died, but
the highest estimates mention 2,000 civilians, making it possibly one of the deadliest terror attacks in history. The culprits: Boko Haram.
FOR THE RECORDS; IWEALA'S REACTION TO SOLUDO'S ARTICLE
By Paul C. Nwabuikwu
For
anyone who has not read Professor Charles Soludo’s article in the
Vanguard (online version) on January 25 2015, I would encourage them to
do so. It is littered with abusive and unbecoming language.
SERENA WINS HER 6TH AUSTRALIAN OPEN TITLE
GO AND COLLECT YOUR PVCs - INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged
registered voters in Kano state to go to Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs)
distribution centres in wards across the state to collect their cards.
YABATECH ON 3 WEEKS BREAK FOR THE ELECTIONS
The Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Lagos, has directed its
full-time and part-time students to proceed on a 22-day holidays to
enable them exercise their civic rights during next month’s general
elections.
CHELSEA HELD BY CITY AT HOME
123HARAMITES KILLED BY CHADIAN TROOPS IN CAMEROUN
Three soldiers and 123 Boko
Haram militants were killed when the Islamist group attacked a Chadian
army contingent in northern Cameroon, the Chadian military said.
Twelve
soldiers were wounded in the attacks staged by the Islamists on Thursday
and Friday near the border town of Fotokol, according to a military
statement read out on national television.
Chad
sent a convoy of troops and military vehicles into neighbouring
Cameroon on January 17 to deal with the growing threat Boko Haram poses
in the region.
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