Category: Politics

Election, Politics

Nigeria Breaking News Today Monday, October 29 2018

This is a roundup of some of the breaking news in Nigeria for Today, Monday, October 29 2018 Senator Marafa States 10 Reasons Why Gov Yari Should Be Expelled From APC Senator Kabiru Marafa representing Zamfara Central in Zamfara State has called for the expulsion of the state governor Abdulaziz Yari, from the ruling All Peoples Progressive party. Senator Marafa who had been representing Zamfara state in … Continue reading Nigeria Breaking News Today Monday, October 29 2018

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Election, People Democratic Party, Politics

Politics: Lessons from parties’ nomination process

Political parties constitute the engine of democracy as they are the only entities permitted by law to present candidates for elections in Nigeria. In other democracies, the law permits independent candidature which currently is unknown to our laws.  The selection of candidates to represent political parties for different elective offices in the 2019 elections has come and gone. In some political parties, the tension and acrimony … Continue reading Politics: Lessons from parties’ nomination process

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People Democratic Party, Politics, Presidency

POLITICS: How Buhari’s Finance minister, Zainab Ahmed ‘indicted’ APC govt – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to speak out on the “declaration by Finance Minister, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, that the policies of his administration were hurting the nation and destroying investor- confidence in our economy.” The party said the declaration by the minister was a vindication of its stand that the Buhari administration was “responsible for the nation’s economic woes … Continue reading POLITICS: How Buhari’s Finance minister, Zainab Ahmed ‘indicted’ APC govt – PDP

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Election, INEC, People Democratic Party, Politics

How APC, INEC Would Rig 2019 Elections

By now, the more discerning Nigerian should have realised that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government is not interested in creating the enabling environment for conducting even a semblance of free and fair elections. Instead, it is just interested in getting its way by hook or by crook. It is not interested in deepening the democratic space it inherited, rather it craves to constrict it. … Continue reading How APC, INEC Would Rig 2019 Elections

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Politics, Presidency

FG imposes $200, $4000 fines on overstayed foreigners to Nigeria

Federal goverment has introduced a fine of $200 and $4000 dollars on visitors to Nigeria who overstayed their time as permitted by their visas. This a bid to monitor movements of foreigners in Nigeria. The sanction, which depends on the number of days such a foreigner overstayed in the country, ranges from $200 (N72,000) to $4000 (N.18m), depending on the number of days such a … Continue reading FG imposes $200, $4000 fines on overstayed foreigners to Nigeria

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Election, Politics

2019: Atiku response to UK magazine’s prediction of 2019 election

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar raises his hands in victory after he won the presidential ticket of the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) during the national convention in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on October 7, 2018. Former vice president Atiku Abubakar will challenge incumbent Muhammadu Buhari for the Nigerian presidency early next year after winning the opposition Democratic Peoples Party primary, an AFP reporter at the vote said on October 7, 2018. Abubakar, 71, won 1,532 votes, trouncing his main rival Aminu Tambuwal, the governor of northern Sokoto state who scored 693 votes at the party’s convention in the southeastern oil hub of Port Harcourt. Continue reading 2019: Atiku response to UK magazine’s prediction of 2019 election

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Politics, Presidency

Presidency: Buhari, Nnamani meet in Aso Rock

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met behind closed doors with the former Senate President, Ken Nnamani, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Speaking with State House correspondents at the end of the meeting, Nnamani said that there are moves to bring those aggrieved during the primaries back to the APC fold. He said “We are still harmonizing; in the primaries and the congresses, there were quite … Continue reading Presidency: Buhari, Nnamani meet in Aso Rock

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Election, INEC, People Democratic Party, Politics

2019: Saraki, Atiku, Secondus, Obi, PDP chieftains plot to remove Buhari in Dubai

Determined to remove  President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election, Senate President Bukola Saraki; presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar; and the National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus, are leading a host of other chieftains of the opposition party in a meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to fine-tune their campaign strategy ahead of the November 18 commencement date. … Continue reading 2019: Saraki, Atiku, Secondus, Obi, PDP chieftains plot to remove Buhari in Dubai

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INEC, People Democratic Party, Politics, Presidency

INEC: Those Criticizing Buhari’s Failure To Submit Certificate, Should Go to Court -INEC

Mahmood Yakubu, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)‘s chairman, says there is room for legal action if anyone is in doubt of claims by candidates in the 2019 elections. Yakubu, while speaking about the personal particulars provided by the candidates, said anyone suspecting false claims has the right to file legal action against such candidate. As earlier reported by Naija News, President Muhammadu Buhari had told the commission that his … Continue reading INEC: Those Criticizing Buhari’s Failure To Submit Certificate, Should Go to Court -INEC

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Election, INEC, Politics

2019: Buhari Fails To Submit Academic Certificates To INEC for the second term

President Muhammadu Buhari has once again refused to submit his academic credentials to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), ahead of the 2019 elections. Aspirants vying for various position are to submit certain documents, including academic credentials, as parts of requirements to the commission. However Buhari, a former military head of state, was quoted to have said his academic records are with the military board. In the affidavit, … Continue reading 2019: Buhari Fails To Submit Academic Certificates To INEC for the second term

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People Democratic Party, Politics

PDP: Why We Doubt INEC’s Ability To Conduct Credible Polls In 2019

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Federal Government of being unable to conduct credible polls across the country next year. According to the PDP, the signals from the government concerning the conduct of elections is worrisome. “It appears the ruling government is not prepared to conduct elections that will be fair, credible, that will be free and fair,” PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, said during an appearance on … Continue reading PDP: Why We Doubt INEC’s Ability To Conduct Credible Polls In 2019

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Labour, Politics, Presidency

Presidency: It Is Impossible To Pay N30,000 Minimum Wage

  Femi Adesina, Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity has said it is not feasible to pay N30,000 as minimum wage for civil servants. The Nigerian Labour Congress and the federal government has being at loggerheads over the demand for an increase in the minimum wage. The N24,000 increase from N18,000 proposed by the federal government was rejected by labour While speaking in a live … Continue reading Presidency: It Is Impossible To Pay N30,000 Minimum Wage

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Air Port, Politics, rivers State

What Wike Said About Buhari’s Administration During The Commissioning Of The New Port Harcourt Airport Terminal

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, says that the completion and inauguration of a new terminal for the Port Harcourt International Airport is an indication that the state is safe for investment. The governor who stated this on Thursday during the ceremony for the inauguration of a new international terminal of the Port Harcourt International Airport In Rivers State said “Mr President, what has happened today showcases the fact … Continue reading What Wike Said About Buhari’s Administration During The Commissioning Of The New Port Harcourt Airport Terminal

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Business, INEC, Politics, Presidency

I earned N60.2m in three years, Atiku tells INEC

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has declared a personal income of N60.2 million in three years, according to the credentials he filed with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) He also indicated in his tax returns attached to his presidential nomination form that he paid N10.8 million tax between 2015 and 2017. Atiku is reputed to be a billionaire, one of Nigeria’s … Continue reading I earned N60.2m in three years, Atiku tells INEC

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INEC, Politics, Presidency

Buhari: My credentials still with military

Over 70 out of the 91 political parties are presenting presidential candidates that will participate in the 2019 Presidential elections. The correspondent, who visited the FCT office of the Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday, reported that over 70 names had been posted as of Thursday night. The list was posted with INEC’s timetable which fixed October 25 for the publication of candidates of political … Continue reading Buhari: My credentials still with military

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