The United Nations has urged the Nigerian government to ensure the sanctity of new dates for its general elections, amid increasing concerns the government may yet again move the crucial polls from March 28 and April 11. The general elections were shifted from February 14 and 28 by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over […]
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Obasanjo remains my godfather — Jonathan
February 21, 2015 
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President Goodluck Jonathan has declared that he is not ready to join issues with former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the latter’s decision to tear his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) membership card, on Monday. Jonathan, who granted an interview to a team of Tribune editors, in Lagos, on Thursday, said that senior citizens must always remember […]
Continue reading Elections will hold as scheduled – President Jonathan
February 20, 2015 0 Comments
President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday assured Nigerians and the international community that the country’s general elections, fixed for March 28 and April 11, would hold as scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Mr. Jonathan also said the Federal Government was working hard to improve the capacity of the armed forces to fight insecurity. The […]
Continue reading 12 reasons why Jonathan deserves re-election …
February 19, 2015 1 Comment
The Presidency has given 12 reasons why Nigerians must re-elect President Goodluck Jonathan for another term of four years during the March 28 presidential election. This was contained in a piece, titled, “Twelve reasons to support Jonathan,” published in the current edition of the in-house magazine of the State House, Abuja, called Villascope. It listed […]
Continue reading I can’t guarantee elections will hold March 28 – Jega
February 19, 2015 2 Comments
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Attahiru Jega, has told Nigerian federal lawmakers he could not guarantee the 2015 general elections will hold on rescheduled dates in March and April. At a meeting with Senators Wednesday, Mr. Jega said he could not commit himself to the “sanctity” of March 28 and April […]
Continue reading Policeman killed, ChannelsTV Reporter Stabbed, Others Injured At APC Rally (Photos)
February 18, 2015 1 Comment
The Rivers State Police command has confirmed the killing of a policeman during the shootings which disrupted the All Progressives Congress rally in Okirika home of Nigeria’s First Lady, Patience Jonathan. The command’s spokesperson, Ahmad Muhammad, in a statement on Tuesday said gunmen opened fire at the Okirika National School, venue of the APC rally. […]
Continue readingPDP laments Obasanjo’s exit, says ex-President rejected pleas
February 17, 2015 0 Comments
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party has expressed sadness over former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s decision, Monday, to dump the party. Mr. Obasanjo announced his resignation from the party at a dramatic meeting where he ordered his party membership card be shredded. PDP officials had earlier condemned the act, with the secretary of the party’s Board of […]
Continue reading “Henceforth, I will only be a Nigerian, I’m no more a politician” – Obasanjo
February 17, 2015 4 Comments
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo said yesterday that he left the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) so as to remain an elder statesman. Speaking to journalists in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, he further maintained that he was not prepared to join another political party, as he wished to remain an elder statesman. “Henceforth, I will only […]
Continue reading Obasanjo an embarrassment to the Military — Defence Headquarters
February 17, 2015 0 Comments
The Defence Headquarters has described former President Olusegun Obasanjo as an embarrassment to the military. The DHQ made the comment in a statement posted on its Facebook page while reacting to a statement credited to the former President that the general elections were postponed to enable the President use the service chiefs for tenure extension […]
Continue reading Obasanjo tears his PDP membership card in public (Photos)
February 16, 2015 10 Comments
Obasanjo has dumped the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stating that, he is no longer interested in the party. He reportedly tore his PDP membership card at a press conference in Abeokuta this morning and has not declared his interest to join any other party…
Continue reading You are not God, your grouse with Jonathan is personal and has nothing to do with Nigeria
February 16, 2015 3 Comments
The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation has told former President Olusegun Obasanjo to stop playing God over his numerous criticisms of President Goodluck Jonathan. The organsiation was reacting to the claim by Obasanjo that President Jonathan was planning to perpetuate himself in office. Apart from this, the former President also accused Jonathan of planning […]
Continue reading Jonathan afraid he may end up in jail if not in the grave — Obasanjo
February 15, 2015 14 Comments
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Saturday alleged that President Goodluck Jonathan had a grand plan to scuttle the coming elections for fear that if General Muhammadu Buhari(retd) of All Progressives Congress succeeds him, Buhari would send him to jail. He said this at his Hilltop presidential residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State while talking with journalists. […]
Continue reading Jonathan slams Obasanjo, says ex-President canvassing to head Interim government
February 15, 2015 5 Comments
President Goodluck Jonathan on Saturday issued a rare public rebuke of his predecessor, Olusegun Obasanjo, accusing him of attempting to return to power through the backdoor by foisting an Interim National Government on Nigeria, in the hope he will be made head of the administration. Mr. Jonathan’s remarks followed comments by the former president on […]
Continue reading Photos : Pregnant mother delivers while dancing with Muma gee on her campaign rally, baby gets automatic Scholarship from Muma Gee
February 14, 2015 8 Comments
It was a thing of joy, a sign of blessing and endorsement from God when a woman gave birth during the campaign rally of Muma Gee last Friday, immediately the Mother of the newly born baby named the child Muma Gee, as a sign of remembrance of the encounter with the great woman. And to […]
Continue reading We’ll kill 20 for each police life lost during elections — Controversial Mbu
February 13, 2015 3 Comments
The newly posted Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2, Joseph Mbu, on Thursday declared that the elections in his zone will be “fire for fire” if politicians play any pranks. The controversial police boss made the declaration at a meeting with police of the Ogun State Command at its Eleweran Headquarters, Abeokuta. Mr. Mbu […]
Continue reading No One Can Impose Sharia Law on Nigeria, Says Buhari
February 13, 2015 1 Comment
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), has said nobody can contemplate imposing Sharia or customary laws on Nigerians since the country’s constitution does not permit a state religion. Buhari, who made the assertion when he met with some northern pastors under the aegis of Northern Christian Leaders Eagle-Eyes Forum yesterday […]
Continue reading I’ve not endorsed any presidential candidate – Obasanjo
February 13, 2015 4 Comments
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo yesterday denied reports that he has endorsed the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Gen Muhammadu Buhari. Obasanjo made the clarification during the launch of his 1,500-page autobiography, ‘My Watch’ in London, three days after local media reported he had endorsed Buhari during an interview with London-based Financial Times in Nairobi, the […]
Continue reading PDP & APC Woo Nigerians with Customised Mobile Phones & Nokia Batteries (Photos)
February 12, 2015 2 Comments
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