The Islamist sect, Al-Qaeda, has burst into a prison in southeastern Yemen, freeing about 270 prisoners, including one of its leaders. A key figure in the Al-Qaeda ranks, Khalid Batarfi, who had been in prison for about four years was part of those that escaped jail in Hadramount province, Yemen on Thursday. Batarfi is infamous…
Gunmen Kill 15 In Kenyan University Attack
Gunmen believed to be members of Somalia’s Islamist group al-Shabab have killed at least 15 people and taken students hostage at a university in north-eastern Kenya. According to Kenyan authorities, the gunmen stormed Garissa University College, Garissa town, which is near the Somali border on Thursday morning. Zipporah Mboroki, Kenyan police spokesperson, said the attackers…
PDP lawmakers can’t stop us – Ekiti Speaker
Contrary to the expectations of political observers, the Ekiti State House of Assembly has remained calm 24 hours after the embattled 19 All Progressives Congress, APC, lawmakers resumed their legislative duties on Wednesday at the House of Assembly. The lawmakers, led by Adewale Omirin, the alleged impeached Speaker of the House, have been discharging their…
Oshiomhole Congratuates Buhari
Adams Oshiomhole, Edo State governor, has congratulated Muhammadu Buhari, winner of the 2015 Presidential elections. He said the victory represents a new dawn in the nation’s polity. In a statement issued by Peter Okhiria, his Chief press Secretary, Oshiomhole said, “Let me congratulate you, sir, on your historic victory at the presidential election, through a…
MEND Expresses Confidence In Buhari’s Administration
The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta, MEND has expressed hope that the government of elected President Muhammadu Buhari would bring peace and unity to Nigeria. In a congratulatory message to Buhari for emerging winner of the March 28 presidential election, MEND said Nigerians made the best choice by choosing the retired General…
Ijaw Youths Declare Support For Buhari
The president of the Ijaw Youth Council, Udengs Eradiri, has urged Ijaw youths across the country to shun all acts of violence as Gen. Muhammadu Buhari emerged president-elect. After congratulating Buhari, Eradiri confirmed that the ijaw Youth Council would support the incoming administration of Buhari just as it supported the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.…
Breaking: Jonathan Congratulates Buhari
President Goodluck Jonathan has called to congratulate General Muhammadu Buhari, the APC presidential candidate.
Fayose congratulates Buhari
Ayodele Fayose, executive governor, Ekiti State,has congratulated Mohammadu Buhari, presidential candidate of All Progressive Congress, APC, for winning the presidential race. He also hailed the resilience and commitment of the retired general and urged Nigerians to accept the outcome of the presidential election held on March 28, 2015 in good faith. \According to the governor,…
APC wins Zamfara Presidential Election
LGAs: 14 NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14 REG. VOTERS: 1,484,941 ACCR VOTERS: 875,049 VALID VOTES: 761,022 VOTES CAST: 780,179 REJECTED VOTES: 19,159 AA: 125 ACPN: 290 AD: 290 ADC: 294 APA: 1310 APC: 612,202 CPP: 655 HOPE: 14 KOWA: 122 NCP: 404 PDP: 144, 833 PPN: 374 UDP: 93 UPP: 68
Presidential Election: APC wins in Kebbi State
LGAs: 21 NO of POLITICAL PARTIES: 14 REG. VOTERS: 1,457,763 ACCR VOTERS: 792,817 VALID VOTES: 677,003 VOTES CAST: 715,122 REJECTED VOTES: 38,119 AA: 214 AD: 450 ACPN: 361 ADC: 472 APA: 2685 APC: 567,883 CPP: 1794 HOPE: 213 KOWA: 448 NCP: 519 PDP: 100,972 PPN: 547 UDP: 207 UPP: 238
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