Month: February 2019

Saudi Arabia, France, Others react to Nigeria’s Presidential Election

By Ifeoma Okereke

On February 28, 2019

More goodwill messages have continued to pour in for President Muhammadu Buhari, following his victory at the February 23 presidential election. In a telephone conversation on Thursday, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia congratulated President Buhari on his re-election for a second term. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished the […]

Nigeria , Politics

Group lambasts UK for Congratulating Buhari, says Election was Rigged

By Ifeoma Okereke

On February 28, 2019

The Mandate Protection Vanguard (MPV), a pro-democracy group, has taken a swipe at Theresa May, UK prime minister, for congratulating President Muhammadu Buhari over his victory in the election. On We

Nigeria

Buhari Moves to Dissolve his Cabinet, Others

By Ifeoma Okereke

On February 28, 2019

Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, on Thursday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari may dissolve his cabinet before May 29 to pave the way for the reconstitution of a new one. Fielding questions o

Why Atiku Abubakar Lost the Presidential Election — Oshiomole

By Ifeoma Okereke

In Politics

On February 28, 2019

Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar is not destined to be president. Speaking with journalists at the APC national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday, Oshiomhole said it’s arrogance on Atiku’s path to think Nigeria’s future is tied to his presidency. He was reacting to Atiku’s description […]

Nigeria

Investigate videos Showing thumb Printing Of Ballot Papers — Ayade tells IGP, DSS

By Ifeoma Okereke

On February 28, 2019

Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade, has asked the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu and Director General, Directorate of State Services (DSS) to investigate the video showing thumb p

Nigeria

Leave Lagos and Invest In the East — Asari Dokubo tells Igbos

By Ifeoma Okereke

On February 28, 2019

Ex-Niger-Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, has called on Igbos in Lagos State to relocate their business back to their home, the eastern part of Nigeria. This followed after Yorubas attacked Igbos

If Nigerians Voted Buhari, why Aren’t they Celebrating? — Fayose lambast INEC

By Ifeoma Okereke

In Nigeria

On February 28, 2019

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has commended Nigerians for their courage to stand against what he described as ‘gun-point democracy.’ He describing President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in last Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly election as one which was secured ‘at the barrel of the gun’ and as such, the winner deserves no celebration. […]

Nigeria

INEC Result: I’m Confident Of Victory At the Court — Atiku

By Ifeoma Okereke

On February 28, 2019

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded election, says he is confident of victory at the court. Atiku vowed to challenge the outcome of the e

Politics

Nigeria: Truly, those who Cast the Votes Decides Nothing — Charly Boy

By Ifeoma Okereke

On February 27, 2019

Veteran Nigerian entertainer, Charly Boy has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari following the announcement that the incumbent president is the winner of the 2019 presidential election some few h

Niger Delta: Militants attack 88 Vessels, Navy Move Against Menace

By Ifeoma Okereke

In Nigeria

On February 27, 2019

No fewer than 88 vessels were attacked in the Niger Delta between 2017 and 2018, the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC) has disclosed.The Executive Secretary, Dr. Hassan Bello, who spoke during a courtesy call on the Nigerian Navy yesterday in Abuja, regretted that amid the security infrastructure by shipping companies, the incidence was high, especially at […]

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