Tag: 2015 election
2015: Ikuforiji to encourage bicycle as transport system
Eromosele Ebhomele & Simon Ateba Speaker Adeyemi Ikuforiji of the Lagos State House of Assembly on Sunday said he would…
Daniel is a Confused Man, says Gov. Amosun
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun has lashed out at his predecessor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, describing him as a confused person…
Jonathan, PDP has turned corruption into an industry – Amaechi
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Governor Rotimi Amaechi has assured that his party, All Progressive Congress (APC) will superintend the exit of…
My time to lead Lagos has come, says Ikuforiji
By Simon Ateba The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, who will on Sunday officially declare…
Open Letter to Northern Elders On Insecurity
1. During the Yar Adua’s administration, militants’ activities in Niger Delta led to substantial drop in crude oil production from…
2015: We’ll resist PDP rigging, stealing of votes – Amaechi
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Rivers state governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi has called on…
Rivers PDP Chairman Commends Aspirants For Complying With Directives
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Rivers State chapter, Felix Obuah has given kudos to…
INEC to distribute PVC in Edo, Lagos, others
Jethro Ibileke/Benin The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has announced that the third phase of the distribution of Permanent Voters’…
Jonathan to announce re-election bid next month
A source close to Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan said on Thursday the leader of Africa’s most populous country has decided…
2015: Ambode Declares At Onikan Stadium Friday
Lagos state gubernatorial aspirant and former Accountant General of the state, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, will on Friday 24 October, formally…
Why Muhammadu Buhari Does Not Belong In Our Future
I recently had a phone conversation with a dear compatriot who just shared with me a desire to support Muhammadu…
2015: APC denies adopting presidential candidate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa state on Wednesday denied insinuations that its leadership had adopted a presidential candidate…
Insecurity should not stop voting in any part of Nigeria – APC
Nigeria’s main opposition party on Tuesday expressed concern that swathes of voters could be disenfranchised by Boko Haram violence at…
Atiku visits Lagos Assembly Wednesday
Eromosele Ebhomele Nigeria’s former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has written to the Lagos State House of Assembly, western Nigeria…
2015: 40 PDP aspirants jostle for elective offices in Sokoto
Fourty aspirants, including an incumbent Senator and a House of Representatives member, have so far purchased the Peoples Democratic Party…
2015: Lamido’s Chief of Staff, 2 others resign
Alhaji Aminu Ringim, the Chief of Staff to Jigawa Governor, Sule Lamido,and two other officials on Monday resigned their appointments.…
PDP Unification: David Mark, Fayose, Others Storm Abeokuta for Daniel
Abiodun Onafuye,Abeokuta Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun state is agog as chieftains and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party…
Opposition May Play Into Jonathan’s Hands —Bakare
Eromosele Ebhomele Serving overseer of the Lagos, Nigeria-based Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has warned opposition parties in Nigeria…
APC runs out of guber nomination forms as aspirants flood secretariat
Jamiu Yisa The race for who succeeds Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, as the governor of Lagos State on the platform…
2015: My chances are bright, says Leke Pitan
Dr Leke Pitan, a Lagos state governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday said…
APC women leader frowns at free forms to women aspirants
Mrs Sharon Ikeazor, the National Women Leader, All Progressives Congress (APC), has raised concern about the party’s decision to issue…
I remain the best for Fashola’s job – Ikuforiji
Eromosele Ebhomele Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly in the western region of Nigeria on Saturday said among…
2015: 8 political appointees resign in Niger
Ahead of the 2015 general election, eight members of Gov. Babangida Aliyu of Niger cabinet have resigned their appointment to…
2015: Lagos, Ogun, others to get permanent voter cards on Nov. 7
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said that the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) will resume in 13 states…
Awujale Endorses Amosun for second term
Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba (Dr) Sikiru Kayode Adetona, Ogbagba II has thrown his weight…
2015: Ihedioha joins Imo governorship race
The Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Emeka Ihedioha, has said that he would ensure the enthronement of good governance…
2015: Tonye Princewill declares for governorship under PDP
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt Prince Tonye Princewill, former Rivers State Governorship candidate on the platform of the defunct Action Congress of…
2015: Buhari puts insecurity top of campaign bid
Nigeria’s former military head of state, General Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday put fighting insecurity and corruption at the top of…
APC Governorship Race Hots Up
Kazeem Ugbodaga The race for the 2015 governorship election continues to gather momentum with aspirants, especially those in the All…
Accept defeat in good fate, Abdulsalam tells politicians
Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, on Monday urged politicians to accept defeat and results of the 2015 general…