2027: Accord, AAC, SDP presidential candidates join forces against Tinubu
They expressed concern over the concentration of political power, weakening of democratic institutions and shrinking space for genuine political competition
Insecurity: Army must be retrained on terrorism — Gen Onyekweli
How power can shift to Delta North MAJOR General Philip Onyekweli (rtd), a former chairman of the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, and leader of Ndokwa Nation in this interview among others says that the reason for the under-funding of the military in the past was that the army constituted an enemy to itself during […]
Successful confab ’ll prevent Doomsday scenario — Southern Professionals
AS National Conference continues with debates on the reports of its 20 standing committees, Southern Professionals have urged delegates to make the conference a success to prevent the occurrence of what they termed, a doomsday scenario in the country.
Boko Haram has made Jonathan’s re-election a walkover — Addo
Mr. Emmanuel Addo, a Public Affairs analyst and PDP chieftain, in this interview, says the attempt by the North to use insurgency to weaken the President Goodluck Jonathan administration has failed and will make the President win the 2015 election with ease.
No plans to disenfranchise EKSU students from voting – Fayemi
Ekiti State Government has dismissed insinuations that it had the intention of disenfranchising students of the state university in Saturday’s election.
I’ll strengthen social security scheme – Fayose
The Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP, Governorship Candidate in Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has pledged to strengthen the Social Security Scheme being implemented by the present government in the state
Bamidele to supporters: I’m still in the race
Labour Party Governorship candidate, Mr. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, has called on his supporters to disregard text messages announcing his withdrawal from the gubernatorial race.
Fall out of APC Convention: We believe in consensus — Prof Ihonvbere
Professor Julius Ihonvbere served as member of the National Convention Committee and chairman of the Task-force sub-committee for the recently conducted National Convention of the All Progressives Congress, APC. In this interview at the Eagle Square venue of the convention, he spoke on the politics behind the emergence of the new national executive committee and other sundry issues . Excerpts:
Bamidele, Fayose accuse APC of importing thugs
Labour Party’s Governorship Candidate, Mr Opeyemi Bamidele has accused the All Progressives Change, APC in Ekiti State of planning to use political thugs from neighbouring states to cause mayhem during next Saturday’s election.
Ekiti mechanics ask members to vote for Fayemi
The Nigerian Automobile Technicians Association (NATA) in Ekiti State has adopted the All Progressive Congress, (APC) candidate, Dr Kayode Fayemi, as its candidate. NATA said the adoption is in line with the recent adoption of Fayemi by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) of which NATA is an affiliate member.
PVCs: We’re not playing pranks – INEC
THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has faulted remarks that the commission was playing pranks with the collection of the Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs).
