ICPC quizzes union officials in Enugu
ENUGU—The South-East zonal office of Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offenses Commission, ICPC, yesterday, quizzed officials of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service, Technical and Recreational Services Employees, AUPCTRE, in Enugu.
Ekweremadu advocates staggered primaries for Nigeria’s electoral system
The Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ike Ekweremadu, on Thursday advocated staggered or phased primaries by political parties to deepen the country’s democracy.
Nigeria’s break-up unthinkable, not possible – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the essence of the unity of Nigeria, urging those contemplating its break-up to have a rethink.
Video: We’re Biafrans, not Nigerians – Onwudiwe, others tell DSS operatives
Three pro-Biafra agitators, Mr. Chidiebere Onwudiwe, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi, who are standing trial alongside the Director of Radio Biafra and Leader of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, have Thursday vehemently told the operatives of the Department of state Services, DSS, that they are not Nigerians but Biafrans.
ACE warns vote buying may derail democracy
The Alliance for Credible Elections, ACE-Nigeria, has warned that vote buying and non payment of allowances to security agents deployed to man election duties constitute a threat to free, fair and credible elections in Nigeria.
Abuja agog for GTCF ‘s football tourney
The charity train of the Greater Tomorrow Children’s Fund (GTCF) hits Abuja this Friday for a two-day celebration with kids of the Internally Displaced Persons Camp of Abuja, with the organisation of a football tournament and free health screening.
