The tall order on Ballot box snatchers
POST colonial realities in Nigeria and the ascendancy and sustenance of political merchants in corridors of power have sustained the reproduction of similar faults and errors. In the area of election shifting, it has progressed from weeks to month and the latest one came like a thief in the night. It was similar to inviting people for wedding ceremonies with the bride and groom only sending text messages to inform guests at the venue that the wedding had been shifted because the officiating pastor cited unfulfilled rites.
Don’t politicise our military, PDP warns Buratai
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Wednesday warned the Chief of Army Staff, CAOS, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, not to drag officers and men of the military into the murky waters of partisan politics.
Elections: NSCDC ready to protect lives, property of residents in Rivers – Commandant
Mr Mohammed Lawal Haruna, the Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Rivers, says the personnel are full prepared to protect the lives and property of citizens during the rescheduled general elections.
Stricker named US 2020 Ryder Cup captain
Steve Stricker was named the captain of the US 2020 Ryder Cup team on Wednesday, becoming the first American in the role without a major title.
FG’s intervention to rescue Arik Air, Aero Contractors saved jobs — Sirika
The Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, yesterday said the federal government interventions in Arik Air and Aero Contractors airlines saved the Nigeria aviation sector from witnessing what would have been huge job losses.
FEB. 23 Polls: Uduaghan not disqualified from Delta South polls – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has broken its silence over a purported judgement by an Abuja High Court nullifying the candidature of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Delta South Senatorial candidate, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan.
2021 Tour de France to kick off in Denmark
The 2021 Tour de France will start in Denmark with an opening stage in Copenhagen, organisers announced Wednesday.
Nigeria to consider reducing oil output for higher prices – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday pledged the cooperation of Nigeria to the effort to reduce oil output in order to attract higher prices in the global market.
Buhari not in charge – Atiku
The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Abubakar Atiku Wednesday reiterated that president Muhammadu Buhari was not in charge of affairs saying that his government will not be run by cabal as is being experienced at the moment.
Buhari will secure 70 or 80% votes in presidential poll — Sen. Enang
Sen. Ita Enang, Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters says President Muhammadu Buhari will secure between 70 or 80 per cent of total votes cast in the Feb. 23 presidential election.
‘Better than ever’ Hamilton predicts ‘most challenging season’
Lewis Hamilton says he’s feeling “better than ever” ahead of a 2019 season he predicts will be “the most challenging” since he joined Mercedes with Ferrari looking especially fast.
