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Saraki’s aide tackles Lai over Offa robbery claim, tags him ‘guest politician’ in Kwara
Yusuph Olaniyonu, special adviser to Senate President Bukola Saraki on media, says the popularity of Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, in Kwara state is “non-existent”.
Olaniyonu made the remark…
Aisha Buhari constitutes campaign team for husband’s re-election
Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari has reconsidered her earlier threats not to support her husband, Muhammadu Buhari in his second term bid if certain things were not changed.
Mrs Buhari drew worldwide attention…
Buhari, Osinbajo’s absence at Shagari’s funeral unpardonable, says PDP
The main opposition, Peoples Democratic Party, has condemned in strong terms the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the burial of ex-President Shehu Shagari.Shagari died last Friday, aged 93,…
Choose path of progress – Tinubu tells Nigerians
NIGERIANS should resist any attempt to roll back the progress recorded in the past three and half years by signing up for continuity in the New Year, All Progressive Congress (APC) stalwart Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Inside story of how and why Atiku left Nigeria Customs 30 years ago
About six weeks to the 2019 presidential election, most Nigerians are probably unaware of the circumstances under which one of the frontrunners, Atiku Abubakar, left his first public service career 30 years ago.…
My election not a do or die affair – Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his second term bid is not a do or die affair, thus reiterating his previous pledge for a free, fair and credible polls.
The president’s declaration comes 47 days to the…
Why Atiku may lose 2019 presidential election – PDP Governor
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) state governor has warned that his party might lose the 2019 presidential election if it fails to address the concerns of party leaders over a plethora of issues he said were drawing…
Ribadu donates offices, campaign buses to Buhari’s reelection
Nuhu Ribadu, pioneer chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has handed over his campaign offices and buses to the reelection bid of President Muhammadu Buhari.
Ribadu who sought and lost…
Muhammadu Buhari has no interest in Keystone, Etisalat – Investor group
A group of investors in Lagos State has denied claims that members of President Muhammadu Buhari’s family own shares in Etisalat Nigeria and Keystone Bank, declaring that the allegation was false.
Also, the group…
Produce evidence of corruption against Buhari or keep quiet forever – Keyamo tells Atiku
Festus Keyamo, spokesman of President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisation, has asked Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to quit peddling allegations against Buhari if…
2019: Igbo APC Leaders Meet, Re-Strategise For Buhari’s Re-Election
DIRECTOR-GENERAL of Voice of Nigeria (VON) Osita Okechukwu, has faulted the statement credited to the ex-president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at Nnewi during the weekend, that it is dangerous for Ndigbo to take All Progressives…
Lagos Rep Ayeola dies
Reports say that Mr Abayomi Ayeola, 59, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ibeju Lekki Federal Constituency of Lagos State, is dead.
He is said to have died on Sunday at the popular St. Nicholas Hospital,…
APC, PDP clash over planned ‘trafficking’ of illicit funds
The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) and the Atiku Media Office clashed yesterday over an allegation that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar was planning to bring into the…
2019: Yahaya Bello vows to deliver Kogi for Muhammadu Buhari
The Kogi state governor, Alh Yahaya Bello has promised to deliver the state for President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming general elections.
The governor made the pledge…
I rejected Jonathan’s $5m offer in 2015 – Hamzat
•Says PDP never completed any road project for 16 years
The All Progressives Congress Deputy Governorship candidate in Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has disclosed that he rejected $5million alleged bribe from…
2019: Big players in make-or-mar battles
A unique feature of the forthcoming elections is the test of might by some political heavyweights who are battling to assert their influence, retain power or lose it. In this piece, YUSUF ALLI, MANAGING EDITOR,…
Presidency: Igbo should be given chance – Obasanjo
FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerians to give the Igbo a chance in the executive arm of government at the centre.
The former president spoke at a stakeholders meeting at Ukpor, Nnewi South Local…
2019: APC, PDP face cash crunch for campaigns
• EFCC, Central Bank tighten noose on cash flow
• Agency places 24-hour surveillance on bank transactions
• Commission warns bureau de change operators
• Presidency: Dangote not member of APC Campaign Council…
2019: PDP rejects nationwide military ‘Operation Python Dance ‘
The PDP Presidential Campaign Organization, PPCO, Saturday condemned plan by the federal government to commence a nationwide military ‘Operation Python Dance’ describing it as part of moves to rig the polls in favour of…
2019: Kano business community supports Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election
Members of the Coalition of Kano State Markets Associations have promised to work for the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election.
The Association which made the pledge during an…
PDP can’t bring Muhammadu Buhari to Atiku Abubakar’s level – BMO
The campaign of lies and falsehood launched against President Muhammadu Buhari and members of his family by Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar will not stick.
According to…
Igbo have no reason to vote Muhammadu Buhari – Olisa Agbakoba
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has said the President Muhammadu Buhari does not deserve South-East votes because he has not done much for the geopolitical zone.
He stated this yesterday in a…
Shehu Shagari: Muhammadu Buhari should have been executed – Atiku Abubakar
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday said President Muhammadu Buhari should have been executed if Nigeria’s system was working.
Atiku said Buhari should have been…
“Obansanjo May Go Back To Jail Before He Dies” – Prophet Predicts Winner Of 2019…
Spiritual leader of Christ Deliverance Ministries in Lagos, Prophet Ekong Ituen, had predicted many national events with accuracy. In his latest revelations, he reeled out shocking prophecies for 2019.
Do you have…