Buhari: “Don’t give tickets to the highest bidders”. Abdullahi Adamu, a senator and former governor of Nasarawa State, emerged the new national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, at its national convention held Saturday, March 26, at the Eagle Square, Abuja. It was victory for President Muhammadu Buhari, who insisted on him, and…
2023: Atiku Steps Out Again, Unveils Five-point Agenda
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday, March 23, joined the 2023 presidential race at a colourful declaration ceremony at the International Conference Centre, Abuja. Having consulted widely across the country, Abubakar finally made public his intention to compete with other aspirants for the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The theme of…
The Chief of Defence Staff Seeks Holistic Solution to Insecurity in Nigeria
21st CENTURY CHRONICLE ROUNDTABLE: Insecurity is Nigeria’s most difficult challenge – Shettima The dialogue to find peace and security in Nigeria continued on February 23, at the Musa Yar’adua Cenre, Abuja, during the 21st Century Chronicle Roundtable titled “Going for broke: Fighting insecurity in Nigeria.” General Lucky Irabor, chief of Defence Staff, and keynote speaker,…
Enugu Goes to Poll amidst Uncertainty
The electorate in Enugu State will file out in 2, 958 polling units on Wednesday, February 23 to elect chairmen and councilors for the 17 local government councils and 260 electoral wards in the state. The state government has declared Wednesday a work-free day to enable residents cast their votes. “The Enugu State Government wishes…
Setback for APC in FCT Council Election
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, shared the stakes equally in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT area council election held Saturday, February 12, 2022. In the results released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday, PDP snatched three area councils: Abuja Municipality Area Council, AMAC, the most densely…
All Set As FCT Goes to Poll Saturday
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, go to the poll on Saturday, February 12 to elect chairmen and councilors for the six local government councils in the territory. Fourteen out of the 18 registered political parties in the country are taking part in the election. The local government areas, LGAs, of Abuja Municipal Area…
Azibaola Robert’s Brother Released by Kidnappers
Jephthah Robert Yekorogha, elder brother of engineering genius, Azibaola Robert, was finally released Monday, February 7, 2022, by kidnappers after 15 days in captivity. In a statement by Austin Ekeinde, his media adviser, Azibaola Robert confirmed the end of the traumatic saga. “We are glad to confirm that our brother, Mr. Jephthah Robert Yekorogha, has…
2023: The Anyim Challenge: “I want to bring stability to the country”
As more aspirants declare their ambition to replace President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa in 2023, Anyim, Pius Anyim, a former Senate president and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, has stepped up his consultations across the country. At a time some critics were saying the Igbo were not serious about…
Boko Haram Prosecution: Courts to Resume Sitting
The Federal government has put machineries in motion to ensure the continuation of courts sitting in Kainji, New Bussa, for prosecution of Boko Haram cases. Abubakar Malami, senior advocate of Ngeria, SAN, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, revealed this while receiving the Nigerian Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherland, Eniola…
CDS Seeks Media-Military Cooperation
The Nigerian media and military closed professional gaps on Wednesday, January 26, as the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Lucky Irabor, and editors conferred on effective coverage of military operations in Nigeria at the Defence Headquarters, Abuja, Themed “The Role of Media Executives and Editors in National Security and Conflict Sensitive Communication,” Irabor said…
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