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By Bolaji Buhari/ Ismaila Chafe Lagos, Feb. 9, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said that his administration would recover all looted public funds and deal decisively with perpetrators of corruption. Buhari made the declaration in Lagos while speaking at the All Progressives Congress(APC) Presidential rally. The rally attracted a …

The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the February 16, 2019 Presidential election and the former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has assured the people of Benue and indeed every Nigerian that his Presidency will observe the rule of law to the letter. Alhaji Atiku …

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed profound sadness over of loss of lives at the All Progressives Congress, APC Presidential Campaign Rally in Jalingo, Taraba State on Thursday. A statement by Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) said that reacting to reports of the tragic …

Maiduguri, Feb. 6, 2019 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has promised practical measures to end Boko Haram insurgency and restore peace to Borno, if elected. Atiku gave the assurance at the PDP presidential rally on Wednesday at the Ramat Square, in Maiduguri. The campaign train had …

A massive crowd made up of traders, students, artisans and people from various walks of life on Tuesday greeted the road show organised by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in all the parts of the state to create awareness among the people of the state concerning the February 16 …

By Huseyn Abubakar Mbar Bauchi, Feb. 5, 2019 The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday in Bauchi reiterated his pledge to revamp the country’s economy if elected president. Addressing people of the state during his party’s political rally, Atiku said Nigerians were now living …

Gusau, Feb. 4, 2019 Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential candidate, has promised to improve security in Zamfara if voted into office in the Feb. 16 presidential election. Atiku, who was in Zamfara on Monday for his presidential campaign, also promised to revamp the Bakolori Dam and …

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated his main objective in contesting elections four times and ending up in Supreme Court three times, before he finally won the election in 2015. Receiving retired army generals, admirals, marshals and former military governors/administrators in a courtesy call at State House, Abuja, on Monday, the …

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has promised to harness the great potential that abound in the small and medium enterprises in Nigeria to create jobs for the nation’s youths. This is as the National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus …

By Abdullahi Shugaba, Hajara Leman Gombe, Dutse, Feb. 2, 2019 President Muhammad Buhari has pledged that he would not relent on the fight against corruption and improving the wellbeing of Nigerians. Buhari gave the assurance in a lecture during his campaign rally in Dutse the Jigawa capital on Saturday. He …

Robert Awokuse Following the crash-landing of a helicopter in which Nigeria’ Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo was travelling for a campaign engagement in Kabba, Kogi State, North Central zone of the country on Saturday, a religious organization, Coalition of Christian Groups For Good Governance (Nigeria and Diaspora), COCGOG, has called …

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to sanction President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, APC, for importing foreigners into the country in preparation for their rigging plot. Prince Secondus said that contrary to …

Onitsha (Anambra) Jan.31, 2019 The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Atiku and his running mate, Mr Peter Obi have vowed to restructure Nigeria for better if elected. They made the vow during a presidential rally held at the Holy Trinity open field, Onitsha on Thursday. …

By Tukur Muntari/ Abbas Bamalli/Ismaila Chafe Kano, Jan. 31, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari said in Kano on Thursday that his decision to seek re-election was informed by his desire and commitment to correct the ills bedevilling the country. Buhari made the remark at his presidential campaign rally held at the …

By Douglas Okoro Abakaliki, Jan. 30, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Feb. 16 presidential election, has pledged to sustain the ongoing war against corruption if re-elected. Buhari made the promise while addressing a crowd of APC supporters who thronged the Pa …

By Bolaji Buhari Lagos, Jan. 29, 2019 A former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, on Tuesday urged the Federal Government and the relevant institutions to ensure that the February and March elections are free and fair. Anyaoku gave the advice while speaking at a symposium to unveil …

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday inaugurated the Ariara Market Independent Power Plant (IPP) in the commercial city of Aba, Abia State, with a pledge that his administration will continue to execute people-oriented projects around the country irrespective of party differences. According to a statement by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant …

The National Judicial Council, NJC, of Nigeria, at the end of its emergency meeting of Tuesday, January 29, 2019, has issued queries to the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter. S. Onnoghen, who was suspended by President Muhammadu Buhari in controversial circumstances and the man who was sworn in …

Uyo, Jan. 28, 2019 Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday promised to give 70 per cent preferential treatment to youths and women related issues, if elected in the Feb. 16 general elections. Atiku said this during his presidential campaign rally held in Godswill …

By Victor Adeoti Osogbo, Jan. 26, 2019 President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday met with Osun traditional rulers in Osogbo, soliciting their support for his re-election bid. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the President, who was in the state for his presidential campaign, met with traditional rulers at …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha & Cecilia Ijuo Abuja, Jan. 25, 2019 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar, have rejected the appointment of an acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The PDP in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, on Friday …

Address by President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria on the suspension of Hon. Justice Walter Nkanu Samuel Onnoghen as Chief Justice of Nigeria and swearing in of Acting Chief Justice, January 25, 2019 Fellow Nigerians, A short while ago, I was served with an Order of the Code of Conduct Tribunal …

The Presidential Campaign train of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, arrived Kaduna on Thursday to tumultuous reception as thousands of jubilant supporters thronged Ahmadu Bello Staduim for a presidential rally. Security, jobs and the issue of hunger dominated discussion as the crowd cheered and screamed for an end to the regime of …