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Nigeria’s former Minister of External Affairs, Idi Hong, and former Senate Majority Leader, Jonathan Zwingina were among some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party, who, on Wednesday announced that they were moving to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) This is as reports also evolved that former Governor of Abia […]

The Department of State Security (DSS) has assured Nigerians that it is looking in to the threat issued against Igbos living in Lagos by the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, and appropriate measures will be taken soon. The assurance was given by DSS’ Spokesperson, Marylyn Ogar in Abuja on Wednesday during a question and answer […]

Dear Lagosians,  First let me thank you all for turning out to vote on the 28th March 2015 and for doing so peacefully to make history by electing the All Progressives Congress candidates in the Presidential and National Assembly elections.  Once again, I must address you as we approach Saturday’s elections, when you will be […]

As the ruling PDP grapples with the crisis of leadership following the defeat of its presidential candidate, the Buhari band-wagon effect will certainly reverberate on next Saturday’s gubernatorial elections, where the pendulum is expected to sway in favor of opposition APC party candidates. It is simply logical that political correctness will push some States to […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed deep concerns over the apparent indifference of the President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, to burning national issues threatening the unity and stability of the country. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh in a statement on Wednesday said that while well-meaning Nigerians and the international community are celebrating the peace […]

He was wrong, and he ought to offer an apology and a retraction or restatement of intent. An apology may not reassure those Igbos who have decided to leave Lagos during the election for their safety, but it is necessary all the same. In the year 1170, the king of England, Henry II, was getting […]

Whenever the Roman Emperors wanted to distract their citizens from their incompetence of not delivering good governance, they gave them a slideshow. They built coliseums and let gladiators have at each other and even have them fight wild animals for maximum show effect. That’s exactly what the national ruling party, in Nigeria, and their sitting […]

Nigeria’s President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, joined other top members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at a rally in Lagos on Tuesday, pleading with the residents of the state to support his government by voting for the governorship candidate of his party in the election scheduled for Saturday. Buhari, who will become Nigeria’s President from […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned the security agencies, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and all national institutions connected to Saturday’s Governorship and House of Assembly elections against compromising on their statutory roles under any circumstance, in order to provide a level playing field for all parties to the elections. In a statement […]

…Northern Christians seek government’s intervention Barely one week after an attack on a branch of Living Faith Church popularly called Winners Chapel in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State by two unidentified arsonists, the Baptist Church at Gidan Maso village, Rogo Local Government Area of Kano State has also been razed while the resident […]

Fiery Lagos-based human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, on Tuesday asked prominent Lagos monarch, Oba Rilwanu Akiolu, to immediately apologise to Igbo people resident in Lagos for threatening them with death within seven days should they refuse to vote for Akinwunmi Ambode, the candidate of his choice, in the governorship election in Lagos on Saturday. Ironically […]

One person has been confirmed dead while many others sustained severe injuries as thugs and security agents loyal to the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, clashed with thugs and supporters of the 19 embattled lawmakers of the State who are moving to impeach the Governor. Signs of a major trouble began on Tuesday morning when […]