Buhari’s Nigeria: How Ndigbo will benefit
Besides giving Muhammadu Buhari the least number of votes, the South East zone is the only one that did not return a single senator for the next ruling party. However, the contributions of Ndigbo to Buhari’s victory and their coming benefits are surprisingly overlooked
Jonathan, Muazu meet PDP governorship candidates, state chairmen
ABUJA — AHEAD of the April 11 governorship election, National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Adamu Muazu, yesterday, met with all the governorship candidates on the platform of the PDP.
Bauchi: How Yuguda lost all
It was not business as usual for the People Democratic Party, PDP, following the intrigues and events that heralded last Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections in Bauchi. The election came with its many surprises, particularly for many PDP heavyweights in the state who never envisaged that the tables could turn the other way.
Four Emirates Airlines staff arraigned over alleged $1.6m theft
LAGOS—The Federal Government has arraigned four Emirates Airlines staff before a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos over alleged theft of $1.6 million belonging to one, Prince Chu Ikem Orji.
The 2015 elections: The return of Buhari as a democrat
After three unsuccessful attempts to become a democratically elected President of Nigeria, the former military Head-of-State, Gen Buhari (rtd) is now the President-Elect of Nigeria, having defeated the incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan by 15.4 million to 12.8 million votes. Buhari‘s victory is a lesson in patience and doggedness. Dr. Goodluck Jonathan has been magnanimous in defeat by congratulating the winner – a greater lesson in statesmanship and honour.
Fayose lifts Ekiti curfew, urges peaceful Easter
As a result of the Easter celebration, the Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has ordered that the 7:30 pm to 6am curfew imposed on the State on Tuesday be lifted forthwith.
APC govt ‘ll increase Ogun fortunes – Amosun
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has expressed optimism that the emergence of an All Progressives Congress, APC- led Federal Government under General Mohammadu Buhari would soar the fortunes of the Gateway State.
Seek divine wisdom before choosing people who will work with you, Mbaka tells Buhari
Firebrand cleric, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu has congratulated General Muhammadu Buhari on his victory at the presidential election and worn him to seek divine wisdom before choosing people he would work with.
Eagles are heartbreakers, says supporters club boss
As the Super Eagles continue to fumble in international football scene, President General of Nigeria Football Supporters Club, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo says it’s heartbreaking for his members to give so much support to the senior national team only to watch them lose crucial matches to the opponents.
Fear of possible attack: Shell shuts down flow stations in Bayelsa
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, SNEPCo, has reportedly shut down its flow stations in Southern Ijaw and Ekeremor Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State due to anxiety that ex-militants may attack the facilities because of the outcome of the presidential election.
April 11 polls: Uduaghan sues for peace
GOVERNOR Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has admonished Nigerians to maintain the relative peace and decorum that pervaded the March 28 presidential and National Assembly elections during next weekend’s governorship and House of Assembly elections.
