Govt agencies under me still corrupt-Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that some government agencies under him still carry out acts of corruption despite his administration’s war against corruption. Buhari made this known during the swearing-in of board members of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) at the state house, Abuja, on Monday. to read more, go to:https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/despite-my-anti-corruption-war-govt-agencies-under-me-still-corrupt-buhari/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Boko Haram Attack Adamawa Town as residents flee

Suspected members of Boko Haram sect attacked a community in Michika local government area of Adamawa state on Monday. According to the source which disclosed this to The Cable, the insurgents stormed the town at night and residents have since fled into the bush and nearby mountains to avoid their wrath. To read more, goContinue reading “Boko Haram Attack Adamawa Town as residents flee”

Nnamdi Kanu asks Igbos to boycott 2019 elections, insists Atiku is a Cameroonian

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi KANU has asked the people of the South East to boycott the 2019 general election, while insisting that former vice-president and presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar is originally from Cameroon. Kanu said this on Saturday during a special broadcast on Radio Biafra, according to a statementContinue reading “Nnamdi Kanu asks Igbos to boycott 2019 elections, insists Atiku is a Cameroonian”

Buhari plans to remove 200 ‘upright judges’ like Onnoghen- Wike

The Governor of Rivers State Nyesom Wike, Sunday alleged that the Federal Government plans to compel 200 upright judges to resign just like it did to suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Walter Onnoghen. He said the targeted judges are those that the Federal Government has deemed “uncooperative.” The governor, who spoke during the centralContinue reading “Buhari plans to remove 200 ‘upright judges’ like Onnoghen- Wike”

You cannot rig the election, PDP warns Buhari

Below is an excerpt of the Press Conference held by Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP National Publicity Secretary And Director, Media & Publicity, PDP Presidential Campaign Organization on Sunday. Gentlemen of the press, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called you up today to announce to President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) that NigeriaContinue reading “You cannot rig the election, PDP warns Buhari”

Atiku’s endorsement by regional leaders: ‘Their people don’t listen to them again,’ Keyamo insists

The spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has said that the endorsement of  the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, by elders of different regions in the country is inconsequential. According to him, the leaders, including those of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, Northern Elders Forum (NEF),Continue reading “Atiku’s endorsement by regional leaders: ‘Their people don’t listen to them again,’ Keyamo insists”

Presence of Niger Republic governors did not violate any law- INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that the presence of some governors from Niger Republic at President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign rally in Kano State did not violate any Nigerian law. Speaking with The Cable on Saturday, INEC director of Voter Education and Publicity, Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi said the governors’ presence in Kano did notContinue reading “Presence of Niger Republic governors did not violate any law- INEC”

RANN attack: Amnesty International’s report false- Army insists

The Nigerian Army has described as false reports by Amnesty International alleging that 60 displaced persons were killed by Boko Haram insurgents at Rann community in Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State. The Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Operation Lafiya Dole, Col. Onyema Nwachukwu made this known in a statement on Saturday inContinue reading “RANN attack: Amnesty International’s report false- Army insists”

Buhari will have more votes in the South-East than in 2015- Umahi

The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi has said that President Muhammadu Buhari will have more votes in the South-East region in 2019 than he did in 2015. Umahi also said he had asked 2,000 people to attend President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign rally in Ebonyi ahead of the presidential election. to read more, go to:https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/buhari-will-definitely-have-more-votes-in-the-south-east-in-2019-than-he-did-in-2015-umahi/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Disqualify Buhari now, PDP tells INEC

Ahead of the 2019 presidential election, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to disqualify president Buhari for allegedly bringing in machineries to take part in the polls. Addressing a crowd of supporters during the party’s presidential campaign in Enugu, the National Chairman of the Party, Uche Secondus saidContinue reading “Disqualify Buhari now, PDP tells INEC”

Allow Journalists access to elections coverage, INEC to security agencies

Ahead of the 2019 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on the Police and other security agencies not to stand in the way of accredited journalists deployed to cover the exercise. Speaking during a Sensitisation Forum for the Media in Awka on Friday, Mr Festus Okoye, INEC Federal Commissioner in chargeContinue reading “Allow Journalists access to elections coverage, INEC to security agencies”

Foreigners Free to Campaign for Buhari-Ribadu

Former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Director of Field Operations in the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has said that there is nothing wrong with other West Africans joining the campaign for the reelection of President Muhammadu Buhari. Ribadu who spoke at a training programmeContinue reading “Foreigners Free to Campaign for Buhari-Ribadu”