The supplementary election in Imo State on Saturday, April 25, 2015, was not without pockets of violence and irregularities in some areas of the state where elections were held. Also, the governorship poll was marred by low turnout of voters as many eligible voters stayed indoors during the exercise. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,…
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Jonathan, Buhari In Secret Meeting
President Goodluck Jonathan and the president-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, held a closed-door meeting in Abuja. The meeting took place at the new Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa. According to information our reporter scooped, both Jonathan and Buhari met to discuss the handing over ceremony, which holds on Friday, May 29, 2015 in Abuja. Buhari emerged…
2015 Polls: I Take Responsibility For PDP Failure—Mu’azu
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Adamu Mu’azu, has vowed that the All Progressives Congress, APC, would be given a run for its money as it eventually takes control of government at the centre from May 29, 2015. Mu’azu made this known on Thursday night while answering questions from newsmen in Umuahia, Abia…
How Powerful Forces Chased Taiwo Lakano Out As Ekiti CP
The controversy surrounding the recent redeployment of the commissioner of police of Ekiti State, Taiwo Lakanu, in the wake of the turbulence that greeted the impeachment notice served the governor, Ayodele Fayose by the aggrieved 19 legislators of the All Progressives Congress, APC, is yet to abate. Fresh information from the state capital, Ado-Ekiti revealed…
NCAA Restores Discovery Air's Licence
The ban earlier placed on Discovery Air has finally been lifted by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA. In a letter sent to management of the airline, the Director-General of NCAA, Captain Muhtar Usman, said Discovery Air can now resume its operations at the nation’s airports. NCAA pointed out that the decision to restore the…
El-Rufai's Campaigner Assassinated In Kaduna
A two-man gang reportedly shot dead a man believed to have vigorously campaigned for the Kaduna State governor-elect, Nasir El-Rufai. The deceased, Markus Ishaya, was murdered by the gunmen on Tuesday in Kaduna at his residence. The assassins reportedly waited till they confirmed that their victim was dead before leaving his compound. According to reports,…
I'm Not Afraid Of Any Trial In US–Kashamu Insists
Senator-elect, Kashamu Buruji, who has been accused of being a drug baron and avoiding trials in the US, has maintained that he is not running away from any trial anywhere. Few days ago, there were reports in the Nigerian media that the US has asked Nigeria to extradite the man to the Uncle Sam’s country…
BREAKING: Jonathan Sacks Police Chief, Suleiman Abba
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has axed the Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, with immediate effect. Jonathan took the action on Tuesday, April 21, 2015, in Abuja. His spokesman, Reuben Abati, in a tweet on Tuesday afternoon, announced the removal of Abba as the Nigeria Police boss. Abati further disclosed that a Deputy Inspector General…
US Ambassador Hails Nigeria Police
The United States of America, USA, Ambassador to Nigeria, James Entwistle, has commended the Nigeria Police Force for its role in the peaceful conduct of the recently-concluded general elections in the country. Entwistle, speaking during a courtesy visit to the Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, on Monday, April 20, 2015, said the Force displayed…
Bomb Explosion In Yobe Islamic School
Information reaching us says a bomb blast has occurred in an Islamic school in Potiskum area of Yobe State. The incident happened on Monday evening and was reportedly carried out by a suicide bomber, who attacked the school. Several students of the institution were injured in the blast and properties destroyed. As at the time…