A Federal High Court sitting in Enugu, Tuesday sacked the Enugu East Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Candidate, APC, Prince Lawrence Eze. The court which was presided over by Justice Ibrahim Buba held that Eze was not duly nominated as the candidate of the party in the her primary election. In the suit filedContinue reading “Court sacks Enugu APC senatorial candidate”
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The citizens will not make informed decisions if they are not informed themselves. My foray into journalism, apart from telling stories of people who have got no one to tell their stories, was borne out of a deep desire to make the society in which we live a better place for all through the provision of news contents to keep everyone abreast. Everyone sure has a story worth telling.
President Buhari is inciting military against Nigerians –Secondus
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is declaring war on Nigerians by directing security agencies to shoot at sight of anyone found snatching ballot box during election. In a statement by his media aide, Ike Abonyi, Secondus said that leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC)Continue reading “President Buhari is inciting military against Nigerians –Secondus”
2019 elections: CAN deploy 1000 election observers, urge members to be vigilant
Ahead of the 2019 general elections and for the first time, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has released a total of 1000 election observers across the country to monitor the elections. The President of the association, Rev Samson Ayokunle, while speaking on Sunday during a service at the Trinity Baptist Church, Ajobo, Ibadan, OyoContinue reading “2019 elections: CAN deploy 1000 election observers, urge members to be vigilant”
El-Rufai is irresponsible, lied about Kajoro killings
A former Chairman of the governing council of the National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has described the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai as irresponsible for alleging that 66 people were killed in Kajoro, a town in the state. El-Rufai reportedly made the allegation on the eve of the 2019 presidential election whichContinue reading “El-Rufai is irresponsible, lied about Kajoro killings”
PDP rejects shift in election dates, demands resignation of INEC chair
The Peoples Democratic Party has rejected the new dates announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for the conduct of the general elections. The party alleged that shoddy arrangements for the elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission was a deliberate ploy by President Muhammadu Buhari to retain power even when it was obviousContinue reading “PDP rejects shift in election dates, demands resignation of INEC chair”
Election Postponement: Atiku accuses Buhari of plot to disenfranchise Nigerians
The Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of plotting to disenfranchise Nigerians, moments after the general elections were formally postponed. Nigerians online have also expressed severe disappointment in INEC’s eleventh-hour decision, with many criticising the umpire for displaying incompetence since it ha to read more, go to:https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/313210-election-postponement-atiku-accuses-buhari-of-plot-to-disenfranchise-nigerians.html
BREAKING: INEC announces postponement of NASS and Presidential elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a reschedule of the February 16 National Assembly and Presidential elections to Saturday, February 23rd 2019, and the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections earlier scheduled for March 2nd to Saturday, March 9 2019 respectively, citing logistic concerns. Disclosing this at the commission’s Headquarters in Abuja during a short pressContinue reading “BREAKING: INEC announces postponement of NASS and Presidential elections”
Red ballot papers, boxes to be used for presidential election
Ahead of the Saturday’s elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the colours of the ballot papers and boxes, with red for presidential election. Speaking in Awka on Thursday, INEC head of Voter Education and publicity, Mr. Leo Nkedife said that different colours of boxes and ballot papers will be used for theContinue reading “Red ballot papers, boxes to be used for presidential election”
Atiku’ll rescue Nigeria from recession – Buba Galadima
The spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential campaign organisation, Buba Galadima, has said that the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar will rescue Nigeria from recession if elected on Saturday. Galadima said Abubakar will use his vast knowledge in business and running of modern economy to take Nigeria out of recession. Speaking at the PDPContinue reading “Atiku’ll rescue Nigeria from recession – Buba Galadima”
2019 ELECTIONS: Buhari, Atiku, others sign peace accord
Ahead of the Saturday February 16 election, presidential candidates of top political parties on Wednesday signed a peace accord put together by National Peace Committee at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, promising to ensure a hitch-free and credible polls. Incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari, who is seeking reelection on the platform of the ruling All ProgressivesContinue reading “2019 ELECTIONS: Buhari, Atiku, others sign peace accord”
Who wins as Nigerians go to the polls on Saturday?
On the 16th of February, Nigerians will again head to the polls to elect a new president who would steer the sheep of state for the next four years. Since the new year, the various candidates have been engaged in extensive preparations for the election. The 2019 presidential election- it has been widely held-Continue reading “Who wins as Nigerians go to the polls on Saturday?”
FACT CHECK: Did Justice Onnoghen really set free alleged corrupt persons as claimed by President Buhari?
“It is no secret that this government is dissatisfied with the alarming rate in which the Supreme Court of Nigeria under the oversight of Justice Walter Onnoghen has serially set free, persons accused of the most dire acts of corruption, often on mere technicalities, and after quite a number of them have been convicted byContinue reading “FACT CHECK: Did Justice Onnoghen really set free alleged corrupt persons as claimed by President Buhari?”
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