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No alternative to President Buhari – Akpabio insists
The National Coordinator, Presidential Support Committee, Senator Godswill Akpabio has insisted that considering the achievements of the President Muhammadu Buhari -led administration in office, Nigeria has no other better!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
INEC says card readers will shut down by 10pm on election day
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says card readers will automatically shut down by 10pm on the day of election. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, disclosed this at a press briefing on the progress made by!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
PRP adopts Buhari as presidential candidate
The Jigawa state chapter of People’s Redemption Party (PRP), has adopted President Muhammadu Buhari as its presidential candidate in the forthcoming general elections. The PRP governorship candidate in the state, Ahmed Kaugama,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
We’ve completed Card Readers’ configuration 100 per cent, says INEC
THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has completed 100 per cent the configuration of the Smart Cards Readers (SCRs), which will be used for voters’ accreditation for elections on Saturday and March 9,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Election: PDP advises Buratai not to drag Military into politics
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has advised the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai not to drag the Military into politics. Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan gave the!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Kashamu is our beloved son – Ijebu monarchs
Traditional rulers in Ijebu land have described the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Senator Buruji Kashamu, as a beloved son of Ijebu land. Two monarchs – the Lamodi of Ijebu-Isiwo,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Two APC members shot dead by suspected PDP thugs in Kwara
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday said two of its members were shot dead by suspected Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) thugs during a senatorial campaign tour at Ojoku in Oyun Local Government!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
PDP will be defeated on Saturday, says Tinubu
All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council Co-chairman Asiwaju Bola Tinubu yesterday urged party members in Lagos to intensify the mobilisation for Saturday’s rescheduled presidential and National Assembly!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Nigeria more important than winner on Saturday, says Ribadu
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential campaign Council has said that while it is confident that President Muhammadu Buhari will emerge victorious at this weekend’s Presidential election, it also believe that the contest!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
DSS denies tapping telephone lines of Nigerians
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied tapping the telephone lines of Nigerians. A political group had alleged that the DSS had tapped the telephone lines of Nigerians. But Mr Peter Afunanya, the Public Relations!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
JUST IN: FG declares Friday public holiday, excludes bankers
The federal government of Nigeria has declared Friday, February 22, 2019, as a public holiday, in preparation for the February 23 presidential and parliamentary elections. The ministry of interior via a statement on!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Atiku insists on selling NNPC
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday in Kaduna reiterated his plan to privatise the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC), if elected president on Feb 23. Abubakar!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Gunmen assassinate APC chairman in Imo
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Logara/Umuohiagu Ward in Ngor Okpala Council Area of Imo state, Ifeanyi Ozoemena, has been assassinated. The Nation reports that he was murdered on Tuesday night shortly!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Only God can stop Feb. 23 elections, INEC tells the world
Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says “only an Act of God can stop the conduct of the rescheduled Presidential and National Assembly election slated for Saturday. INEC!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Elections postponement: FG orders immediate payment of February salaries
The federal government has approved the payment of salaries ahead of the 25th day of the month pay day “to enable voters travel”. Lai Mohammed, minister of information, disclosed this at the end of this week’s federal executive!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Ogun Accord Party Dumps Tokoya, Adopts GNI As Guber Candidate
The Ogun State leadership of the Accord Party has dumped its gubernatorial candidate, Sir Tope Tokoya, and adopted the governorship candidate of African Democratic Congress, Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka as its gubernatorial!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Elections: Presidential candidate withdraws, supports Atiku
Eunice Atuejide, the presidential candidate of the National Interest Party (NIP), has withdrawn from the now postponed presidential election, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt. In a statement she released early on Wednesday morning, Mrs!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Why it must be Buhari/Osinbajo this Saturday!
We find it most insulting to the sensibilities of Nigerians that those who pillaged our resources, raped our treasury and destroyed our country due to their incurable addiction to corruption and fanatical dedication to!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Yoruba youths back Buhari, urge those planning violence to retrace steps
The Progressive Yoruba Youths (PYY) has backed President Muhammadu Buhari over strict measures put in place against Nigerians plotting to jeopardise the forthcoming elections. President Buhari, had during the All Progressive!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
I am convinced that God is going to unseat Buhari – Secondus
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, on Tuesday said he is convinced that God will unseat President Muhammadu Buhari from office. He also condemned the President for ordering security!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Suit to disqualify Atiku over citizenship for Monday
A Suit to disqualify the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, from contesting the presidential election is to be heard on Monday. The suit filed by Incorporated Trustees of Egalitarian Mission!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
98 percent of card readers reconfigured, ballot papers fully retrieved – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 98 percent of smart card readers have been reconfigured for use for the rescheduled elections. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, said all non-sensitive materials as well as!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
APC has asked China-trained officials to slow down card readers in my strongholds – Atiku
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says the All Progressives Congress (APC) has China-trained operatives who will slow down card readers in PDP strongholds. Speaking at the 84th!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Exposed! How Atiku bribed Uche Secondus with Intels Board membership to win PDP ticket
The inside story of how the big wigs in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senate President Bukola Saraki, Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto, Senator Rabiu Kwankwoso were deceived at the convention and how Alhaji Atiku Abubakar!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…