The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday said that the ballot papers for this month’s general elections were ready. The spokesman for the INEC’s National Chairman, Kayode Idowu, made this known to The PUNCH just as feelers indicated that in Abuja that Thursday’s(today) Council of State meeting might be stormy. The council, which consists of the President, the Vice President, ... Read More »
Category Archives: Politics
Braking news: Tribunal decides Aregbesola, Omisore’s fate Friday
The Election Petitions Tribunal hearing matters arising from Osun State governorship election of August 9, 2014 is set to deliver its final judgment on Friday, February 6, 2014. The Secretary of the Tribunal, Mr. Adamu Aliyu, confirmed the date on the telephone to our correspondent in Osogbo on Wednesday. He said, “The judgement is coming up on Friday, February 6, ... Read More »
Pastors took N6bn bribe to campaign against Buhari —Amaechi –
— Director-General, Buhari Presidential Campaign organisation, Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, has accused some church leaders of taking N6 billion bribe from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to campaign against the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd). Governor Amaechi, at APC’s governorship campaign rally yesterday, in Emohua Local Government Area, Rivers State, said already, ... Read More »
FASHOLA MOURNS DEATH OF MOLADE OKOYA-THOMAS, DESCRIBES HIM AS EPITOME OF HUMANENESS
· “History will remember Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas as a great philanthropist. His legacy will live on”, the Governor said Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola SAN, Monday expressed shock and grief at the passage of the Asoju Oba of Lagos, Chief Molade Okoya-Thomas, describing him as an epitome of humaneness and dedication to service. In a letter to widow of ... Read More »
Buhari does not believe in Nigeria – Afenifere
The Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Ekiti State chapter has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Major General Mohammadu Buhari (rtd) does not believe in the unity and oneness of Nigeria. The Ekiti State chapter of Afenifere also lauded the endorsement of President Goodluck Jonathan’s reelection by the Afenifere, saying; “Those interested in the restructuring of Nigeria must ... Read More »
Breaking!Chief Molade Okoya Thomas is Dead
Naijahottest just received the sad demise of Chief Molade Okoya Thomas,here is profile Inspite of the fact that so many things have been written about Chief Molade Okoya Thomas, he is ever ready to let the younger generation know the secret of his success if you are lucky to track him down for an interview. .Getting the Asalu Oba of ... Read More »
Yayi’s Thugs shot at us – Segun Adewale Aeroland
PDP senatorial candidate in Lagos, Segun Adewale has debunked the widespread allegation that he led a group of thugs to attack the the office of the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s candidate for the same position, Hon. Solomon Adeola. In an exclusive chat with us with email to support it, his media people shed more light on the controversy. ‘We are ... Read More »
Seas of head as Fashola Campaighs for Ambode in Epe
Go, you now have enough shoes, Tinubu, Aregbesola tell Jonathan
The Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday in Ibadan said that the 16-year rule of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had brought “very nasty experience and untold hardship’’ to Nigerians. Buhari spoke at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan during his presidential campaign rally which attracted a mammoth crowd of party faithful and citizens of the ... Read More »
PRESIDENT JONATHAN’S PORT HARCOURT CAMPAIGN RALLY A WASTE OF TIME—RIVERS APC •Says he deserved empty stadium
Wednesday’s re-election campaign rally in Port Harcourt by President Goodluck Jonathan has been described as a waste of time and an embarrassment. Reacting to the rally held at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in the Rivers State capital, the ruling party in the State, the All Progressives Congress (APC), said the poor attendance only served to confirm the unpopularity of President ... Read More »