Notes on the upcoming national elections (3)
According to media reports, Gen. Buhari has rejected invitation to debate with President Jonathan as proposed by the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON). Probably, he is unaware that presidential debate has become an accepted feature of normal democratic practice, given that it offers a great opportunity for aspirants to speak directly to a wide audience and for the electorate to assess spontaneously the intellectual quality of those aspiring to govern them.
Jonathan afraid of being jailed by Buhari if he loses – Obasanjo
Former President has unleashed another attacks on President Goodluck Jonathan, acussing him of playing politics of do-or-die like President of Côte d’Ivoire, Laurent Gbagbo and that Jonathan is afraid of being jailed by Buhari if he loses.
APC slams Mbu for advocating killing of civilians, calls him lawless, barbaric
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the AIG in charge of Zone 2 Command, Joseph Mbu, as a lawless and barbaric policeman who should urgently be called to order by his boss before he starts another around of his trade-mark nihilism in his new posting.
Valentine’s Day: Shun immoral acts, Cleric tells youths
Rev.Timothy Ajibola, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ogun chapter, on Saturday urged Nigerians to extend the message of love at valentine to their neighbours to promote peaceful co-existence in the country.
Jackie Chan’s son apologies for drugs ‘mistakes’
The son of kung fu star Jackie Chan apologised Saturday for making “mistakes” after serving six months in a Chinese jail for drugs offences.
Jaycee Chan, who like his father has worked as an actor and singer, was released from prison on Friday.
Boko Haram attack: 24-hr curfew in Gombe
The governor of Nigeria’s Gombe state on Saturday imposed an around-the-clock curfew after an attack by Boko Haram gunmen, his spokesman said. “Governor Ibrahim Dankwambo has directed that a 24-hour curfew be imposed on Gombe as a result of the security breach in the city,” Ayuba Aluke said, referring to the state capital of the […]
Osun closes two schools over protest
Mrs Titi Laoye-Tomori, Osun Deputy Governor, has ordered the closure of Government Technical College, Osogbo, and Osogbo High School, indefinitely over disturbances by the students.
Valentine Day Special : What’s love got to do with it!
“ Love is patient, love is kind; it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud; It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
Hundreds of Boko Haram Islamists invade Gombe
Hundreds of Boko Haram Islamists on Saturday invaded the restive northeast Nigerian city of Gombe, firing heavy guns and throwing leaflets calling on residents to boycott the forthcoming general elections, locals told AFP.
Students scupper Valentine’s marriage plans
A right-wing Hindu group that has vowed to marry off unwed Indian couples indulging in public displays of affection may get more than it bargained for this Valentine’s Day.
INEC official advises politicians not to buy PVCs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised politicians to invest their time and resources in positive strategies of winning elections rather than buying Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from prospective voters.
