Tag: politicians
EFCC fires back at politicians, says anti-graft war targets corruption, not opposition
The EFCC has rejected claims of targeting opposition figures, insisting its mandate is solely to fight corruption across all political…
Why politicians visit famous church leaders – Femi Emmanuel
Our problems will be 90 percent solved if we go back to regional government. If we don’t, the problems will…
APC coercing opposition to join ruling party – Dele Momodu
Momodu added that many politicians are motivated by personal gain rather than service. “Some just want to enjoy the benefits…
SERAP to INEC: Punish politicians for early campaigns or face court action
“Failure to sanction violators would create a culture of impunity. We will not hesitate to pursue appropriate legal actions to…
Exposed! DSS raises alarm over plan to violently disrupt peace in Nigeria
The DSS, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Peter Afunanya, on Saturday, warned those desperate to cause a breakdown…
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There’re orchestrated plans to cause total breakdown of law, order after governorship polls – DSS
The DSS, in a statement issued by its spokesman, Peter Afunanya, also drew the attention of the public to the…
One day to election: Jonathan drops another message for Tinubu, Atiku, Obi
The three main presidential candidates in Saturday's presidential election are Asiwaju Bola Tinubu (APC), Atiku Abubakar (PDP) and Peter Obi…
Politicians responsible for our disunity, mutual hatred – Kukah
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of Sokoto Diocese, in his recent paper at the conference on Harnessing Nigeria’s Religious Diversity for…
Buhari blows hot on birthday: I won’t favour any politician in 2023
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari has fired salvo at politicians waiting for him to support them in 2023, vowing that he…
Politicians created Problems for INEC in 2019 Polls – Electoral Commissioner
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Oyo state, Barrister Mutiu Agboke has said…
Supplementary polls: Civil Society condemns abuse of process by politicians
The Nigeria Civil Society (NSC) Situation Room has condemned the abuse of the electoral process by politicians in Saturday’s supplementary…
Elections: Any politician responsible for killings will face wrath of God – Eneche
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Eneche says any politician responsible for the death of any…
Sanusi tasks politicians on peace following Kano APC, PDP clash
The Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, has described the frequent clashes between the supporters of All Progressives Congress…
Ede Poly Rector asks politicians in Osun to leave his students out of politics
Dr John Adekolawole, the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Ede, Osun, has appealed to politicians in the state to leave the…
INEC debunks claims that ballot papers are in politicians’ hands
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has debunked claims that ballot papers have found their way in politicians hands and…
Don’t be concerned about winning elections alone, Raheem urges politicians
Mr Toyin Raheem, Social Democratic Party (SDP) House of Assembly candidate in Agege area of Lagos, has urged politicians not…
EU urges politicians to be wary of utterances
The European Union Election Observation Mission in Nigeria 2019 has urged politicians to be conscious of their utterances as the…
Politicians who fear their persons, policies can’t win elections may resort to violence – Buhari
Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said politicians who feared that their persons or their policies cannot win elections might resort…
Stop using youths as thugs or we place curse on you, traditional rulers warn politicians
Traditional Rulers in Edo on Monday warned politicians in the state against arming thugs to cause mayhem during the forthcoming…
Defecting to APC can’t shield corrupt politicians from prosecution – Keyamo
The defections of corrupt politicians from other political parties into the the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, will not shield…
2019: Politicians found with firearm will be arrested – DIG
Adejoke Adeleye, Abeokuta The Deputy Inspector General of police for South West, Agboola Oshodi-Glover has warned that any politician found…
Political Campaign: Police read riot act to politicians
Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has warned that the police would not tolerate any form of political…
Police warn politicians against electoral thuggery, violence
The Cross River Police Command has warned politicians and party supporters against thuggery during the 2019 general elections, the News…
Criminal charges: Court declines to bar politicians from contesting polls
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday declined to bar politicians facing criminal cases from contesting elections, saying it did…
Politicians advised against making unrealistic promises
The Diocese of Ekiti West, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), on Sunday advised politicians against making unrealistic promises to the…
CSOs caution politicians over defection, desperation
Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on Tuesday in Abuja said politicians cross-carpeting from one political party to another was out…
Ex-head of state urges politicians to shun politics of bitterness
Former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar (rtd) on Tuesday enjoined politicians to shun politics of bitterness and hatred.
Rule with fear of God, Cleric tells politicians
A cleric, Rev. Olatoye Adesoji of Methodist Cathedral, Okitipupa, Ondo State on Sunday urged politicians in the country to rule…
We didn’t ask politicians above 70 years not to vie for 2019 presidency – Northern coalition
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) on Wednesday denied asking politicians above 70 years to abstain from contesting the 2019…
Awujale urges politicians to consult traditional rulers in moving Nigeria forward
The Awujale of Ijebuland and its paramount ruler , Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, on Thursday urged political leaders to seek…