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Breaking News: Nigerian Presidential Elections may be Postponed!

15Feb

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Breaking News: Nigerian Presidential Elections may be Postponed!

There are indications that the presidential and national assembly elections slated to hold tomorrow may be postponed. News reaching us has it that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is currently in a crucial meeting with stakeholders to determine the way forward. It is suspected that the reason for this may not be unconnected with the recent logistic issues INEC has suffered in various states. It will be recalled that some INEC offices had suffered fire incidences that destroyed critical electoral materials. Details of the outcome of the meeting will be made available as they emerge.

Breaking News: Ezekwesili Drops Out of Presidential Race to Give Room for a Coalition

24Jan

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Breaking News: Ezekwesili Drops Out of Presidential Race to Give Room for a Coalition

Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili has announced her withdrawal from the Presidential race. Her reason for withdrawing is to give room for a proper coalition that will have the muscle to defeat the People's Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress in the forth coming elections. The announcement was made through Ozioma Ubabukoh, the Obiageli Ezekwesili Presidential Campaign Organisation. According to the statement, this decision was reached after due consultations with Nigerians at home and abroad. A critical examination of Nigeria's electoral reality after the presidential debate which held on Saturday the 19th of January 2019 also influenced the decision. She said "This decision followed extensive consultations with leaders from various walks of life across the country over the past f...

28Dec

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Breaking News: Shehu Shagari Dies at 93

Nigeria's second republic President Alhaji Shehu Shagari has died at the age of 93. Shagari passed on this morning at the National Hospital Abuja after a brief illness. He became the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria when he took over from the military administration of Olusegun Obasanjo on October 1, 1979. He however only served as president till December 31st, 1983 when he was overthrown in a military coup by the current President Buhari. While announcing the death, Bello Shagari, grandson to the late Shagari said "I regret announcing the death of my grandfather, H.E Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who died right now after brief illness at the National hospital, Abuja."

Breaking News: Suspended NHIS Executive Secretary Escorted into the Premises by Tear Gas Firing Policemen

22Oct

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Breaking News: Suspended NHIS Executive Secretary Escorted into the Premises by Tear Gas Firing Policemen

Professor Usman Yusuf, the Executive Secretary for the National Health Insurance Scheme who was recently suspended was this morning escorted into the premises of the NHIS by almost 50 Policemen. Staff of the scheme who attempted to prevent his entry were dispersed by the tear gas the policemen fired at them. The suspended Executive Secretary claims that the governing board that suspended him had no powers to do so. According to him, only the President could give such an order regarding his appointment.

Breaking News: Atiku Picks Peter Obi as Running Mate

12Oct

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Breaking News: Atiku Picks Peter Obi as Running Mate

The Presidential candidate for the People's Democratic Party, Abubakar Atiku has picked former governor of Anambra State, Dr Peter Obi as his running mate. This puts to an end speculations among Nigerians regarding who will fill this position. Peter Obi emerged the preferred candidate after extensive consultations between the party and the candidate. He has also been in the news a lot as many supporters of Atiku have been nominating him alongside Akinwunmi Adesina and Okonjo Iweala. Of this three, Peter Obi has governance experience and is also a card carrying member of the PDP. His selection appears to be a master stroke that will bring the votes of the South East behind Atiku.

Nigeria: PDP Elects Atiku as its Presidential Flag Bearer

7Oct

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Nigeria: PDP Elects Atiku as its Presidential Flag Bearer

Former Vice President under the Obasanjo administration has emerged PDP's Presidential candidate. In a keenly contested primaries which saw heavy weights like Tambuwal, Dakwambo, Saraki and others, he garnered 1500 votes to emerge the winner. Below is the result of the polls in ascending order: Datti Baba Ahmed - 5 Votes Jonah Jang - 19 votes David Mark - 35 votes Attahiru Bafarawa - 48 votes Tanumu Turaki - 65 votes Ahmed Makarfi - 74 votes Sule Lamido - 96 votes Ibrahim Dankwambo - 111 votes Rabiu Kwankwanso - 158 votes Bukola Saraki - 317 votes Aminu Tambuwal - 693 votes Atiku Abubakar - 1500 votes There were a total of 68 voided votes. With this result, the speculations that the PDP will have a tough time choosing its candidate has been put to rest.

Breaking News: Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun Resigns

14Sep

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Breaking News: Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun Resigns

Nigeria's embattled Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun has reportedly resigned. There is currently no official statement to this effect, however, indications are that she has indeed resigned. It will be recalled that for over two months now, she has been the subject of a forgery scandal to which the federal government refused to comment. Earlier this week, the FG however said the matter was being investigated. It is not clear if this is the result of the investigation. We shall keep you informed as fresh information emerges.

Breaking News: Buhari Appoints Another Northerner to Head the DSS

13Sep

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Breaking News: Buhari Appoints Another Northerner to Head the DSS

President Buhari has appointed Yusuf Magaji Bichi, another Northerner as the new Boss of the DSS. Following the sack of the former DSS boss, Lawal Daura by Vice President Yomi Osinbajo on Agust 7th while acting for President Buhari, a southerner, Matthew Seiyefa took up the affairs of the DSS in an acting capacity. It would be recalled that while acting, he had some disagreements with the Presidency on some of his appointments which he later had to reverse. He has now been replaced by another northerner. While announcing the appointment, Shehu Garba said, "President Muhammadu Buhari has approved with effect from the 14th of September, the appointment of Yusuf Magaji Bichi, as new Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS, popularly called DSS). "The appointee is a core S...

8Sep

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Sports: Nigeria Wins Seychelles 3:0

Nigeria this afternoon thrashed the Pirates of Seychelles 3:0. This is the Super Eagle's second match in group E of the 2019 Afican Nations Cup qualifiers. Nigeria scored the first goal through Ahmed Musa in the 15th minute of the match. Chigozie Awaziem made it two in the 34th minute when he tapped in a a ball that rebounded from the upright off an Iheanacho freekick. In the 57th minute of the second half, Odion Ighalo made it 3 from the penalty spot after was brought down in the box. Nigeria will now take on Libya on the 10th of October in Nigeria.

Nigeria: Saraki Declares Intention to Run for President

30Aug

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Nigeria: Saraki Declares Intention to Run for President

Amidst the political upheaval with himself and his former party the APC, the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has declared his intention to run for President. In a simple announcement shared on social media, Saraki said "I have decided to answer the call of teeming youth who have asked me to run for President. Accordingly, I hereby announce my intention to run for the office of President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria." In his speech, he asked "if we look around today, what do we see? What is the condition of our citizens? Where are we as a nation? How are we perceived locally and internationally? Why are we not making the expected progress? Why are we not growing? There's no time to waste." He noted that this was the time to bring about growth. He also reminded Nigerians that ...