THE National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has on behalf of the National Caretaker Committee, other organs of the party and the PDP family nationwide heartily congratulated the former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan on the occasion of his 60th birthday anniversary. A statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of
Human Rights Lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana, has said that the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration lacks the political will needed to fight corruption. He stated this at the weekend while speaking on the topic: “Restructuring, Pros, and Cons: The place of the Nigerian youth”, at the 78th International Students Day organized by the Ogun State Government
Zimbabwe’s ruling party has sacked Robert Mugabe as its leader, as pressure intensifies for him to step down as president. Zanu-PF appointed ex-Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who was fired by Mr Mugabe two weeks ago, in his place. The party has given Mr Mugabe, 93, until 1000 GMT on Monday to resign as president, or face
Incumbent Governor of Anambra state, Mr Willie Obiano of Anambra is set to win statewide polls held on Saturday November 18 2017 in Anambra State in the southeastern region of Nigeria. An unofficial Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) result obtained shows that official tally of votes point to Mr. Obiano as the winner of the
Ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Anambra State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday, said that 2,158, 171 voters are expected to participate in the election. This is as the electoral body has said that all political parties and their candidates would be given equal treatment. According to the commission, Anambra State is in
Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Thurday said the only way for the Igbos to end marginalization was for them to vote out the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) beginning with Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra state. He urged Anambra people to return the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP back to
The Nigeria Police Force on Thursday said that 221 police officers were attached to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra for his personal and office protection. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN) recalls that Obiano had alleged the withdrawal of his Aide- De- Camp (ADC). A statement by the Force spokesman, Mr. Jimoh Moshood, said
Technology giant, Google has honoured Nigerian literary icon, Chinua Achebe on its doodle, adding up to the long list of awards clinched by the writer in life and in death. Google said on its website on Thursday that it honoured Achebe on its doodle today; November 16 would have been Achebe’s 87th birthday. The News
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai urged President Robert Mugabe to resign in the interest of the country after the military seized power. Mugabe is insisting he remains Zimbabwe’s only legitimate ruler and has balked at mediation by a Catholic priest to allow the 93-year-old former guerrilla a graceful exit after a military coup, sources said
The federal government said it has concluded plans to restructure polytechnics in Nigeria to focus on research and development of indigenous technology. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, made the disclosure on Wednesday at the 17th convocation ceremony of Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, in Ogun State. He explained that the focus would be largely on agriculture