Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, appears war-weary. Rather than his usually confrontational response to uncomplimentary comments from his political traducers within his party, the All Progressive Congress, APC, the governor on Monday disappointed not a few when he ordered his aides not to join issues with his predecessor and the national chairman of the APC,…
Go Out and Vote, Buhari Tells Nigerian in Nationwide Broadcast
Amidst doubts and seaming loss of confidence arising from the last minute postponement of the February 16 presidential and National Assembly elections, President Mohammed Buhari has called on Nigerians to cast aside doubt and believe in the electoral body. Buhari, who delivered a nationwide broadcast this Friday, assured Nigerians that INEC was ready and fully…
DON’T CRY FOR BUHARI
Four years ago, the popular slogan of millions of Buhari’s supporters was Febuari. It was a special coinage from the word Febuary and Buhari. And it signified to the Buhari devotees the expected victory of General Mohammadu Buhari (retd.) in the presidential election originally scheduled for Febuary 14, 2015. With the approval of the Council…
Only the Guilty Should Fear Buhari Administration – APC
The All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday has said only those who are guilty of crimes against the Nigerian people need to be afraid of the incoming administration. In a statement signed Lai Mohammed, it’s national publicity secretary, the APC assured Nigerians that the incoming Buhari administration will not persecute anyone, contrary to statements credited…
Buhari to inaugurate Transition Committee on Wednesday
Muhammadu Buhari, president-elect, will inaugurate his 18-man transition committee on Wednesday, after which they are expected start interfacing with the Federal Government’s transition committee, led by Namadi Sambo, vice president. Last week, President Jonathan and Buhari met for the second time in the Presidential Villa to discuss the modalities for a seamless engagement between the…
Tension In Nassarawa
There is tension in Nassarawa state as the governorship and House of assembly elections are underway in the state. In some polling units at Angwan Yansanda PU, Giyam Ward, polling officers were having problems using the card reader. The consequence is that accreditation in some of the affected polling units is impeded. There are fears,…
US Commends Jonathan, Buhari Over Non-violence Pact
The United States, US Embassy in Nigeria has commended President Goodluck Jonathan, Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and Muhammadu Buhari candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the main opposition party for signing a non-violence pact ahead of the forthcoming general elections. All the Presidential candidates of the various political parties met…
We Can Look Forward With Renewed Hope in 2015 – Buhari
Mohammed Buhari, Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC has expressed optimism that in 2015 Nigerians “can look forward with renewed hope and the knowledge that things can and will change.” Expressing faith that the New Year will expand the frontiers of innovation and creativity in the Nigerian youths, Buhari stated that the country…
Buhari Wins APC Presidential Ticket
Mohammadu Buhari, retired general and former head of state, has emerged the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC for the 2015 Presidential elections. Buhari was declared winner of the election held in Lagos after polling 3,430 votes to defeat all the other contestants in the keenly contested election. Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President…