A political party formed by Imo State governor Rochas Okorocha, Action Alliance (AA), has withdrawn its support for Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari and adopted presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party Atiku Abubakar for the February 16 election. “We are…
Leave money on the table with Buhari in the room, you’ll find it when you return —Tinubu (Punch)
The All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari’s trustworthiness is what distinguishes him as the candidate to beat in the 2019 presidential elections. Tinubu argued that the character of the two presidential candidate…
How I will end unemployment if elected, by Ezekwesili (Guardian)
Presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has disclosed how she would end unemployment, if she wins the presidential election in 2019. She cautioned Nigerians against voting for “candidates who have no idea of…
INEC says ASUU strike will have serious impact on 2019 elections (Guardian)
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the lingering strike by Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) will have serious impact on preparations for the conduct of the 2019 general elections. Mr Festus Okoye, Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee of…
*I’ve high hope of becoming next governor of Lagos — Agbaje (Nation) *Good governance possible in Nigeria — Ezekwesili (Nation)
I’ve high hope of becoming next governor of Lagos — Agbaje (Nation) A Governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2019 election, Mr Jimi Agbaje, on Tuesday said that he had high hope of becoming the next governor…
Madagascar ex-presidents face off in election clash (Guardian)
Madagascar heads to the polls on Wednesday in a crunch head-to-head election between two arch-rivals who have dominated political life on the poverty-stricken Indian Ocean island for years. The showdown between Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina could revive instability in…
INEC forecloses use of incident forms in 2019 polls (Guardian)
11 December 2018 As the 2019 general elections inch closer, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has foreclosed the use of incident forms, insisting that the measure was aimed at correcting abuses in previous elections. The commission said its decision…
Igbo in north banned from travelling over 2019 polls (Guardian)
07 December 2018 People of Igbo extraction in the 19 northern states have been banned from travelling to their states of origin to vote in next year’s general elections. Any person who flouts the directive would be fined an undisclosed…
Lagos not under bondage, Sanwo-Olu replies Agbaje (Punch)
December 3, 2018 The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said Lagos is not under bondage. While criticising the Peoples Democratic Party, he asked residents of the state to “reject the slavery mentality…
Atiku not Buhari’s match, will suffer bloodied nose –Dambazau (Punch)
December 3, 2018 The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, has said former Vice-President Abubakar Atiku is no match for President Muhammadu Buhari and will suffer a bloodied nose in the 2019 presidential election. Atiku is the candidate of the Peoples…