Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general election and former Governor, Anambra State, Peter Obi, is among dignitaries expected at this year’s silver jubilee anniversary of the Students Union Government (SUG), Federal College of…
2019 elections: Democracy on sale in Nigeria — Observers (Punch)
A group of foreign and local observers during the just-concluded 2019 general elections on Thursday came hard on the rampant cases of vote-buying and inducement of voters. They said that apart from bringing Nigeria back to 2007 and beyond, “the…
Nigeria 2019: Have we learnt any lessons? – Reuben Abati
The 2019 general election in Nigeria has been described by international and local observers, stakeholders, direct participants and the electorate themselves as a “disappointment”, “a bad day for democracy”, “a step back from whatever Nigeria may have achieved since the…
FPP’s vote not fight campaign ahead of 2019 election gets commendation
The anti-violence campaign of the Foundation for Peace Professionals (FPP) ahead of the 2019 general election, tagged ‘’vote not fight’’ has been commended by the Commandant of Special Task Force (Operation Safe Heaven) in Plateau State, Maj General Augustine Agundu.…
Sanwo-Olu to Lagosians: We’ll bring governance to your doorstep
Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday reiterated his commitment to bring governance to the doorsteps of Lagos residents if elected as governor of the state in the 2019 general election.…
SDP convention: Donald Duke emerges SDP presidential candidate (Punch)
Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has emerged as the Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2019 general election. Duke polled 812 votes to defeat his close rival, former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry…
Kogi PDP 2019: Bribery allegations rock NASS Screening/Appeal committee
Fresh crisis is reportedly rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State as the Kogi West Elders Forum (KWEF) of the party accuses the National Assembly Screening/Appeal Committees of bribery. In a statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja,…
Senate 2019: Former Kogi State governors endorse Victor Adoji
The candidacy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aspirant for Kogi East Senatorial District in the 2019 general election, Dr. Victor Alewo Adoji got a major boost recently when immediate past governor of Kogi State, Captain Idris Wada and his…
* Ambode, a special gift to Lagos, says Commissioner (Guardian) * Epe agog as indigenes rally support for Ambode’s second term (NewTelegraph)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE JUNE 23, 2018 Ambode, a special gift to Lagos, says Commissioner (Guardian) Governor Akinwunmi Ambode has been described as a blessing from God to the people of Lagos State. The Lagos State Commissioner for Home…