Showing posts with label POLITICS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label POLITICS. Show all posts

27.7.18

I’ll Support Any Candidate That’ll Make Nigeria Better —Obasanjo

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has said he will throw his weight behind any Nigerian who will lead the country to the Promised Land by turning its fortunes around for good.

30.6.18

US Ambassador to Estonia Resigns in Frustration Over Trump

The US ambassador to Estonia is resigning in frustration with President Donald Trump's comments about, and treatment of, European allies.

President Buhari Departs Katsina For Mauritania

President Muhammadu Buhari has departed Daura, Katsina, for Mauritania after a one-day official visit to the State.

21.5.18

Judge Rejects Defence Lawyer’s Request to Withdraw After Metuh’s Fall

Mr. Emeka Etiaba (SAN), a defence lawyer to a former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Olisa Metuh, announced his withdrawal from the case during the Monday’s proceedings of Metuh’s trial before the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Olisa Metuh Collapses in Court

A former Publicity National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr. Olisa Metuh, collapsed Monday morning as he was making his way to the dock for his resumed trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Venezuelan President Maduro, Wins Re-election

President Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner of Venezuela's presidential election Sunday, in a vote that has been criticized both inside and outside of the country.

My Prison Experience Enriched Me – Olusegun Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described his imprisonment by the former head of State, late Gen. Sani Abacha(rtd) as a blessing .

12.3.18

Clerics Urge INEC to Make Churches, Mosques Registration Points

Religious leaders in Cross River have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state to include Churches and Mosques as registration points in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration.

Igbo’s Would Be Major Beneficiaries of Buhari’s Re-Election –VON DG

The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, Mr. Osita Okechukwu, has said Ndigbo will be the major beneficiaries of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term in office.

Nothing New About N13.5m Monthly Entitlement For Senators —Senate


The Senate has dismissed insinuations of mutterings in the Senate over the revelation by Senator Shehu Sani that N13.5 million was used in maintaining a senator per month.

7.3.18

Senator Ben Murray Bruce To FG On Corruption


Rather than promise to help Ghana fight corruption, show by example that you are fighting corruption, and not opposition in Nigeria. If corruption is increasing in your nation, you make yourself a laughing stock if you promise to fight it in another nation. Charity begins at home

16.2.18

We Won’t Pull Down Zuma’s Statue, Okorocha Vows

The Imo State Government has said the statue of the erstwhile South African President, Jacob Zuma, erected by his administration, will not be pulled down.

Registered Voters: North West, South West Lead

The North-West geopolitical zone has the highest number of registered voters in the country with a total of 18,505,984 voters, according to statistics obtained by The PUNCHfrom the Independent National Electoral Commission.

15.2.18

Nelson Mandela's Chosen One Gets His Turn in Office Years After

It was the moment Cyril Ramaphosa wanted in 1999.

Cyril Ramaphosa Elected As South African President

South African lawmakers on Thursday selected Cyril Ramaphosa as the country’s new president after scandal-tainted Jacob Zuma resigned under pressure from his own ANC ruling party.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Resigns

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has submitted a letter of resignation, the state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporate station reported on Thursday.

Cyril Ramaphosa Due to Become South Africa's President

Cyril Ramaphosa is due to become South Africa's president after embattled leader Jacob Zuma resigned.

Real Realson Why Jacob Zuma Resigned

South African President Jacob Zuma resigned on Wednesday as the ruling ANC party finally turned against him after nine years of corruption scandals, economic slowdown and falling popularity.

12.2.18

It’s Wrong to Call Fulanis Killers — Gov. Rochas Okorocha



GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State, weekend insisted that no part of the state would be given for establishment of cattle colony.