Thank you, parents-in-law
You cannot be a complete person until you learn to empathise, that is, put yourself in the position or situation of others. I have always loved and respected my parents-in-law since I met them; they are nice people and we are now one family. Moreover they allowed me marry their daughter without any hassles even though I was a complete stranger when I met them.
2015 Guber Race : More Troubles for PDP in Rivers
THE coalition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirants for the Rivers State House of Assembly and the Federal House of Representatives have rejected Barr. Nyesom Wike as the PDP governorship flag bearer of the state. This was contained in a statement yesterday signed by four members of the coalition including Mr Eyaalada Akari, Mr […]
UPN adopts Jonathan as presidential candidate
By Dapo Akinrefon Unity Party of Nigeria(UPN) yesterday adopted President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate for next month’s presidential election. This was made known during its national convention which was held in Lagos yesterday. The party also unveiled Chief Modupe Onitiri-Abiola, the wife of the late MKO Abiola as its governorship candidate for Lagos. National […]
We‘ll provide 720,000 jobs in a year – Osinbajo
VICE Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has unfolded plans by his party to introduce a social security scheme for the elderly and disabled in Nigeria just as he promised that APC-led Federal Government will provide 720,000 jobs in its first year, when elected come February 14.
2015: I will tackle unemployment, insecurity in South East, says Buhari
THE Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, General Muham-madu Buhari yesterday pledged to tackle unemployment and insecurity which had over the years plagued the people of the south east geopolitical zone in the country if elected president next month.
Nigerian Elections to Attract Global Attention
The world will be watching when Nigerians go to the polls on February 14 and 28 for crucial elections that will decide who will lead Africa’s biggest democracy for the next four years. With democracy now flourishing in almost every African nation, the success of the elections in Nigeria will be seen as another step […]
At last INEC begins issuance of PVC in Borno
The outgoing Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) in Borno state, Prof. Tukur Sa’ad has Friday said that the distribution of Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) by the commission commences Saturday, January 10-15, 2015 in the state. Speaking on the non-distribution of PVCs at INEC’s headquarters in Maiduguri yesterday, Prof. Sa’ad disclosed that […]
Lagos 2015: US envoy meets with Agbaje, Obanikoro, others over non violence polls
BY DAPO AKINREFON The US Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador James Entwistle has tasked leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State on the need to ensure violence free elections in the state. Entwistle said this yesterday in Lagos at a meeting which held at the campaign office of PDP governorship candidate, […]
Oshoala: Greatness beckons new African queen
NEWLY crowned African Women’s Footballer of the year 2014, Asisat Oshoala has said that winning the prize means a lot to her and her career, as she capped a brilliant 2014 with continental recognition. The 20-year old Rivers Angel striker,was named the CAF Africa women’s footballer of the year 2014, at the CAF African player […]
2015 Glo CAF Awards:Toure floors Enyeama
Ivory Coast and Manchester City of England play maker, Yaya Toure has claimed the 2014 Glo-CAF African Footballer of the Year award, thus winn-ing it for the fourth straight time, since 2011. The Ivorian midfielder who is 1.88 meters tall was born in Bouake in May, 1983.
Buhari takes campaign to Jonathan’s home base
PORT HARCOURT — All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), yesterday, took his campaign to the home base of President Goodluck Jonathan in Bayelsa and Rivers States with a promise to frontally address environmental concerns and degraded infrastructure, if elected.
Jonathan dismisses MEND’s endorsement of Buhari
Abuja —President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday, dismissed the alleged endorsement of the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, General Muhammadu Buhari (retd) by the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta, MEND, saying no person who means well for the country should be excited by the endorsement of a terrorist organisation.
We never endorsed Buhari — Ex-Mend commanders
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND, may have been hit by a crisis, following the purported endorsement of General Muhamadu Buhari (rtd) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the presidential election, as a former leader of the group, ‘Gen’ Reuben Wilson, has called on Nigerians to disregard the said endorsement.
How I escaped death by whiskers from assassins — Oba Tejuoso’s son
PRINCE (Dr.) Lanre Tejuoso is the former Commissioner for Youth and Sports under the Ibikunle Amosun-led administration in Ogun State. Until his resignation to contest the Ogun Central senatorial seat, under the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the February 14 elections, Tejuoso was the Commissioner for the Environment as well as Special Duties.
APC jolts PDP in Cross River
Before Wednesday, January 7, 2015, the regular refrain among the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, leadership in Cross River State was, “there is no opposition in Cross River state” but the rally held by the All Progressives Congress, APC, on the above date has seemingly changed the political language and equation in the state.
Level playing ground
Level playing ground
