Okrika rally must be concluded —APC
All Progressives Congress, APC, has insisted that its rally in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State must hold, just as it called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to sanction the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for allegedly violating the peace accord signed by the political parties in the state.
2015 elections: How to make Nigeria the winner by Abdulrahman B. Dambazau
THE theme “2015 Elections: How to make Nigeria the Winner” appears simple, but I found it very complex and thought provoking. Certain assumptions could be made with regard to our theme today: first, that although most of the elections conducted in Nigeria in the past had presented some serious challenges, the 2015 elections are likely to present much more serious challenges that could jeopardize national security interests unless plans are made to ensure hitch-free elections.
Soldiers rescue girl from suspected ritualist
LUCK ran out of a suspected 64-year-old ritualist, Michael,who lured an 11-year-old girl, Faith Irabor, from Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State, to his home at Egbudu Akah, Aniocha area of the state, today, as he was caught by soldiers.
Gunmen break into INEC office, cart away PVCs in Delta
GUNMEN have broken into the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, office at Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area, Delta State, and made away with 6,000 permanent voters cards (PVCs) and registers.
NCC earmarks N11m for tennis competition
Lagos – Mr Tony Ojobo, the Director, Public Affairs of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), on Thursday said that the commission had earmarked N11 million for sponsorship of a Lawn Tennis Championship. In a statement made available to newsmen in Lagos, Ojobo said that the venture was part of the regulatory body’s Corporate Social Responsibility […]
Buhari jets out to United Kingdom
Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari Thursday left Abuja on a short working visit to the United Kingdom.
NGE loses former Vice President, North
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) on Thursday announced the death of its former Vice-President (North), Malam Saleh Mahdi.
Air force bombs Boko Haram strongholds
Nigeria’s air force on Thursday bombed Boko Haram strongholds in northeast Borno state, killing “a large number of terrorists”, as a four-nation offensive against the insurgents presses on, a military statement said.
Obama: Notion West is at war with Islam an ‘ugly lie’
US President Barack Obama on Thursday called on Middle Eastern leaders to stand up to “violent extremism” and stop proxy wars that fuel the rise of terror groups.
Reps suspend debate on involvement of military in elections
The House of Representatives on Thursday suspended the debate on the deployment of military personnel for election purposes in the country.
The House had been considering the issue following a motion by its Minority Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Lagos).
Don’t go on strike, IG warns policemen
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, has warned personnel allegedly threatening to embark on strike over unpaid arrears of promotion of dire consequences of breaching extant rules and regulations.
