President Muhammadu Buhari has said that only those with integrity and interest of Nigeria in their heart will be considered in the next cabinet. He also promised to appoint more women and youth during his second tenure, acknowledging that they played a “significant role” toward his re-election. This is coming even as the candidate ofContinue reading “Only those with integrity will be included in my next cabinet-Buhari”
2019 ELECTION RESULTS: regional groups back Atiku to drag Buhari to court
Leaders of major groups across five regions in Nigeria have thrown their weight behind the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar’s decision to drag President Muhammadu Buhari to court. Atiku, who lost the February 23 presidential election to incumbent President Buhari, had insisted he was rigged out and vowed to challengeContinue reading “2019 ELECTION RESULTS: regional groups back Atiku to drag Buhari to court”
APC suspension crisis: Ward excos pass vote of confidence on VON DG
Following the suspension of the Director General, Voice of Nigeria VON, Osita Okechukwu by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, members of the party in his Eke Ward, Udi local government area of Enugu State, Sunday, passed a vote of confidence on the APC chieftain. Arising from their meeting atContinue reading “APC suspension crisis: Ward excos pass vote of confidence on VON DG”
Foreign observers declared elections transparent to avoid being killed- Secondus
The national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus has said that international observers declared the presidential election free and fair out of fear of being killed. He said that the observers said the election was transparent after being “threatened” with the “body bag” comment made by Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna state.Continue reading “Foreign observers declared elections transparent to avoid being killed- Secondus”
NBC threatens to shut down TV stations over hate speeches
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), has sanctioned 45 broadcast stations over alleged ethical violations during the general election. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, the director-general of the commission, Is’haq Kawu, said the affected media houses were fined N500, 000 each for flouting the provisions of the Nigerian broadcasting code. The director-generalContinue reading “NBC threatens to shut down TV stations over hate speeches”
Expect a tough second term- Buhari
After winning last Saturday’s presidential election, President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his next four years in office as president will be tough. He made this known when members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) visited in Abuse to congratulations him on his victory at the polls. According to him “My last lap of fourContinue reading “Expect a tough second term- Buhari”
Oshiomhole: Atiku not destined to be president
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole has said that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar is not destined to be president. Speaking with journalists at the APC national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday, Oshiomhole said it’s arrogance on Atiku’s path to think Nigeria’s future is tied to his presidency. He was reacting toContinue reading “Oshiomhole: Atiku not destined to be president”
INEC declares Buhari winner of presidential election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared President Muhammadu Buhari the winner of last Saturday’s presidential election. The INEC chairman who is the chief collation officer for the election, Professor Mahmood Yakubu made the declaration at the end of the collation exercise in Abuja, on Wednesday morning. Yakubu said that President Buhari, who isContinue reading “INEC declares Buhari winner of presidential election”
Buhari’s Victory Will Guarantee Development Of Critical Infrastructure-VON DG
The Director General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Osita Okechukwu, has said that the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential election will guarantee uninterrupted development in the country’s critical infrastructure. Okechukwu also condemned some of the organizations in the South East that adopted the candidate of the Peoples Democratic party, (PDP) Alhaji AtikuContinue reading “Buhari’s Victory Will Guarantee Development Of Critical Infrastructure-VON DG”
Buhari’s Victory Will Guarantee Development Of Critical Infrastructure-VON DG
The Director General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Osita Okechukwu, has said that the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the presidential election will guarantee uninterrupted development in the country’s critical infrastructure. Okechukwu also condemned some of the organizations in the South East that adopted the candidate of the Peoples Democratic party, (PDP) Alhaji AtikuContinue reading “Buhari’s Victory Will Guarantee Development Of Critical Infrastructure-VON DG”
2019 polls: NIP candidate Eunice Atuejide withdraws from presidential race, endorses Atiku
The presidential candidate of the National Interest Party, NIP Ms. Eunice Atuejide, has stepped down for the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar. In a statement in Abuja, the former presidential hopeful adduced five reasons why she was stepping down for Atiku, adding that she promised to always put Nigeria firstContinue reading “2019 polls: NIP candidate Eunice Atuejide withdraws from presidential race, endorses Atiku”
Pro-Atiku Group flays Buhari’s order against ballot-box snatchers
Ahead of Saturday’s Presidential Election, a pro-Atiku Support Group, Young Friends of Atiku, (YFOA), on Wednesday in Enugu condemned the presidential order asking those intending to snatch ballot box to stay clear of the polling booths or pay with their lives. The group insisted that had President Muhammadu Buhari signed the amended sections of the Electoral Act,Continue reading “Pro-Atiku Group flays Buhari’s order against ballot-box snatchers”
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