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Akwa Ibom guber: Nsima Ekere promises to domesticate federal government social intervention programmes
The gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) for Akwa Ibom State, Obong Nsima Ekere, has promised to domesticate in the state all Federal Government social intervention programmes if elected governor next year.
Aisha Buhari restates resolve on poverty reduction
Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, has restated her resolve to contribute to the reduction of the level of poverty in the country and ensuring self-reliance among Nigerian women.
Aisha Buhari to launch pet project in Akwa Ibom
The first lady, Aisha Buhari, is visiting Akwa Ibom state on Friday to flag off her pet project, called Future Assured.
Sule Lamido: Real reason Godswill Akpabio, Musiliu Obanikoro dumped PDP
A former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has said Nigeria’s political system is going through strange and challenging times, and has claimed those in power are using poverty to intimidate and woo opposition members to their fold.
Nsima Ekere: Why Udom Emmanuel will not return in Akwa Ibom
Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, Nsima Ekere, has advanced reasons why incumbent Governor Emmanuel Udom will not be returned by the people of the state, that he has in three years squandered the heritage of the state.
David Oyedepo and the perils of satire
That withering creative madness was the tipping point. Over 500,000 people have now viewed the body double video and perhaps the 500,001thviewer was Bishop David Oyedepo, leader of one of the largest Christian evangelical denominations in Nigeria.
CUPP raises alarm over alleged plot to derail 2019 polls
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), an umbrella body of over 45 opposition parties, disclosed on Wednesday that it had uncovered a plot by President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to subvert the 2019 polls.
Onofiok Luke: Godswill Akpabio after my life
Onofiok Luke, the Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, has alerted stakeholders from Essien Udim Local Government Area of the state that Senator Godswill Akpabio is after his life.
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Gernot Rohr: Super Eagles to play 3 friendlies before 2019 AFCON
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has said he hopes his team play at least three warm-up games leading up to next year’s AFCON.
Ebonyi guber: APC’s Sonni Ogbuoji dedicates campaign to God
Sen. Soni Ogbuoji, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi, on Sunday dedicated his governorship campaign to God at the Assemblies of God Church, Mbieri Street, Abakaliki.
Rochas Okorocha: Imo APC crisis can’t be managed
Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State on Thursday told his Kano State counterpart Abdullahi Ganduje as well as Senator Godswill Akpabio that the crisis in the All Progressives Congress in his state “has gone beyond what we can manage”.
Udom Emmanuel: Police aiding breakdown of law and order in Akwa Ibom
Governor Udom Emmanuel has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Federal Government to immediately redeploy Akwa Ibom State Commissioner of Police, Musa Kimo, for allegedly aiding the breakdown of law and order in the state.
PDP alleges Godswill Akpabio behind Akwa Ibom Assembly siege
The opposition People's Democratic Party has alleged former minority leader, Godswill Akpabio, is behind the controversy rocking the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.
Fresh rumpus at Akwa Ibom Assembly, 11 members suspended
The Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly faced a fresh rumpus this morning, split down the middle, between APC and PDP legislators and two men who claimed to be the legitimate speakers.
Festus Keyamo: Olusegun Obasanjo, TY Danjuma, Ibrahim Babangida won’t decide Muhammadu Buhari’s fate
Ahead of February 2019 presidential election, the campaign organisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, has declared that it was not bothered by the gang-up by certain retired Generals, against a fresh mandate for the party’s presidential candidate.
2019: John Udoedehe accepts Akwa Ibom APC guber primaries result
A former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State, John Udoedehe, has appealed to his supporters to put aside their grievances and support the party in the forthcoming general elections.
Abiola Ajimobi, Rauf Aregbesola, others lead APC reconciliation committees
Nigeria’s governing party, APC, has set up six committees to resolve the crises from its primaries across the country.
2019: Akwa Ibom students endorses Muhammadu Buhari, Nsima Ekere
The National Association of Akwa Ibom State Students (NAAKISS) has endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for the 2019 election.
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Federal lawmakers move to avert workers’ strike
The National Assembly leadership has said it is making frantic efforts to avert the proposed industrial action by workers under the umbrella of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), which is likely to affect the 2019 budget presentation by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday.
CD: Muhammadu Buhari should participate in presidential debate
The Campaign for Democracy (CD) has lent its voice to the raging debate on whether President Muhammadu Buhari should participate in the presidential debate slated for January 19, 2019, or not.
Ndigbo in Lagos endorse Jide Sanwo-Olu
The aspiration of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to govern the state got a major boost yesterday, with Igbo residents picking him as their sole candidate for the top seat.
Police beef up security in Yuletides
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has ordered the implementation of robust and elaborate security arrangement that would ensure a hitch-free Christmas and New Year celebration as well as provide adequate security for all political parties in the on-going political rallies and campaigns across the country.
Lionel Messi scores hat trick as Barcelona pummelled Levante 5-0
Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and created another two goals as Barcelona thrashed 10-man Levante to regain a three-point lead at the top of La Liga.
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Muhammadu Bindow cautions against abusive words
Gov. Muhammadu Bindow of Adamawa has warned youths in the country to shun the use of abusive words on elders and leaders in the society.
Boko Haram: Two soldiers allegedly killed in mine blast in Borno
Two Nigerian soldiers were killed on Saturday in a roadside mine explosion in the restive northeast near the border with Cameroon as troops repelled a jihadist attack on a base in the region, military sources said.
UNILORIN to begin installation of mini-refinery for biodiesel
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Sulyman Abdulkareem, says the university will soon install a mini-refinery equipment for processing of Jatropha a flowering plant.
11 soldiers face court marshal in Enugu
Major-General Emmanuel Kabuk, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division Nigerian Army, Enugu, has inaugurated an eight-man member General Court Marshal meant to instill discipline in the Division.
Tukur Buratai laments sustained Boko Haram attacks in North East
Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), on Monday, lamented that the Boko Haram terrorists group had sustained its criminal activities in the North East, thereby bringing untold hardship, pains and fears upon the citizens, in spite of troops’ sustained operations to promote and protect human rights in the area.