At the Abuja launch of a book by Amina Salihu, a farmer, newspaper columnist and feminist, the need for deliberate policies to promote women’s participation in politics was brought to the front burner In Nigeria where, more often than not, events such as book launches are targeted at fund raising, it is not out of…
Abuja Court Dismisses Tukur’s Suit
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the suit brought before it by Aliyu Buba Gurin seeking the sack of Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, as the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and the reinstatement of the Bamanga Tukur, the immediate past chairman of the party. The trial judge, Justice Evoh Chukwu, also…
APC Condemns Devaluation Of the Naira
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has criticized the Central Bank Of Nigeria, CBN, for the devaluation of the Naira, describing the development as not healthy for Nigeria’s economy. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday, Lai Mohammed, National Publicity Secretary of the APC said that the devaluation of the currency has its implications on the…
INEC Reschedules Distribution of PVCs In 7 States
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, yesterday, announced the rescheduling of the ongoing issuance of permanent voters’ cards in seven states of the country. According to the Commission, the production of Permanent Voters Cards, PVC and preparation for Continuous Voter Registration will take place in six states and the remaining nine local government areas in…
APC Concludes Rally, Demands Immediate Action on Insecurity
The opposition, All Progressives Congress, APC, has just concluded its emergency rally tagged, “Salvation Rally,” held at the Eagles Square, Abuja on Wednesday. At the rally, the party demanded that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP-led Federal government, acts immediately to tame insecurity, dwindling oil price and address the hiccups in the ongoing distribution of Permanent…
2015: APC Stages No Confidence Rally In Abuja
The All Progressives Congress, APC has staged a protest rally in Abuja, the Federal Capital Teritory, FCT as a “practical demonstration” of its lack of confidence in the ability or willingness of President Goodluck Jonathan to organise a free and fair election in 2015. In a statement, signed by Odigie Oyegun, APC’s national chairman, the party said…
APC Holds Rally in Abuja
The All Progressives Congress, APC is currently holding a rally in Abuja. Tagged, Salvation Rally, the APC described it as a warning rally. John Oyegun, national chairman of the APC said the party is disturbed by the level of insecurity in Nigeria; manipulation of the Permanent Voters Card, PVC, issuance process in APC-controlled states as…
Jonathan Dares The Odds
On Tuesday, November 11, President Goodluck Jonathan declared for a second term of office. That event witnessed a large turnout of party faithful and supporters of the President at the Eagles Square, Abuja. It was also a platform for the President to give an account of what he has been able to achieve in the…
Faces At President Jonathan’s Declaration
It is one event that most Nigerians have waited for with bated breath. While some eagerly looked forward to it, some others probably wished it never happened. But of course it happened on Tuesday, November 11 as President Goodluck Jonathan finally declared his intention to contest for a second term of office in 2015. Expectedly,…
EFCC Begins 10-Days Proficiency Training
As part of efforts to equip its officers and other stakeholders in the financial sector with skills to live up to its mandate, the Special Control Unit against Money Laundering, SCUML, of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has began a 10-day training workshop for its staff. EFCC is embarking on the training in…
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