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#NigeriaDecides: 2019 Presidential Elections Live Updates
As we all know that 91 political parties are participating in the 2019 general elections.As revealed by the INEC, 2019 election has 84,004,084 registered voters compared to 67,422,005 in the 2015 elections.
Osinbajo Affirms He Has Not Resigned
"I have not resigned! I remain committed to the service of the Nigerian people under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari," he tweeted.
Atiku Reacts To Buhari’s Statement on Ballot Box Snatchers
He alleged that the president's statement proves he has no regard for the laws of the country and is inciting violence ahead of the general elections.
Oshiomhole Calls For Reshuffling of INEC Officials
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has called for the reshuffling of some INEC officials.
This suspicion is coming as a result of the postponement of the February 2019 election.
The APC chairman made…
Gunmen Attack INEC Vehicle Carrying Election Materials
Gunmen dressed like military men have reportedly attacked an INEC vehicle transporting election related materials in Benue state.
This attack which happened today, February 14 was reported by the state INEC’s Resident Electoral…
8,000 APC Members Defect to PDP in Sokoto
Ahead of the 2019 elections, 8,000 members of the All Progressive Congress(APC) have defected to the opposition, People's Democratic Party(PDP) in Sokoto.
The defectors were received by the campaign train of Governor Aminu Waziri…
Atliku Says There is A Plot Against His Associates
It is few days to the 2019 presidential election and Atiku Abubakar has raised alarm over a plot against his winning the election.
The People's Democratic Party(PDP) presidential aspirant said that there is a plot to arrest some of his…
Wole Soyinka Endorses Moghalu As Presidential Candidate
Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka has endorsed presidential candidate of the Young Democratic Party (YDP), Kingsley Moghalu ahead of the 2019 presidential elections.
The professor believes that it is time to let go off the old, advising…
Only Those Who Do Not Wish Nigeria Well Will Support APC- Peter Obi
Vice-presidential aspirant, Peter Obi has said 'only those who do not wish Nigeria well are still supporting the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)'.
The former Anambra state governor said this during a road show campaign in Awka,…
Massive Crowd Graces Buhari’s Kano Campaign
The massive audience that graced the president's Kano campaign today is one of the most talked on even on Twitter
Nigerians React To Picture Of President Buhari Working In His Office
President Muhammadu Buhari
Nigerians have reacted to a picture of President Muhammadu Buhari working in his office which the president shared on his social media page.
The picture stirred both praise and criticism from Nigerians.…
Father Mbaka Meets President Buhari In Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met behind closed doors with Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration Ministry Enugu, at the State House, Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mbaka, who came into the villa in a private…
Timi Frank Asks Pastor Adeboye To Sanction Osinbajo
He added that despite the fact that he does not want to judge the vice president as he is also an ordained pastor in the RCCG, the interest of Christian community in the country is threatened.
Lady Verbally Harasses Babajide Sanwo-Olu During Interactive Session
The All Progressive Congres(APC) Lagos State gubernatorial candidate for Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was verbally harassed by a lady on Sunday.
This was during an interactive session Sanwo-Olu had with Lagosians as part of his…
APC Imo Committee Removes Okorocha As Campaign Coordinator
The National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has removed Governor Rochas Okorocha as Imo state campaign coordinator.
This is coming few days after the Mathew Omegara chaired committee summoned Okorocha and six…
President Buhari Signs Executive Order 007 to Allow Federal Road Construction by Companies
President Muhammadu Buhari has today signed Executive Order 007 of 2019 on the Road Infrastructure Development and Refurbishment Investment Tax Credit Scheme.
The signing was done at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.…
PDP Founding Father, Nwobodo Dumps APC For PDP
“It is difficult for me to ignore their call and I cannot do that. Where will I go if I’m not with you. I’m back to PDP.
APC Says Hope Uzodinma’s Expulsion is Null and Void
“Mr. Nlemigbo remains the only recognised Imo State Chairman and any decision which do not emanate from this recognised Caretaker Committee as regards the affairs of the APC in Imo State is null and void.”
Igbos Request For Federal Appointments as Buhari Inaugurates Zik’s Mausoleum
In the list presented to President Buhari, the Igbos demanded he appoint a Southeasterner as Inspector-General of Police (IGP); stop Boko Haram’s insurgency and herders-farmers clashes; and address marginalisation claims made by some…
Buhari Responds To Allegations of Igbos Being Sidelined in Federal Appointments
In a courtesy visit to the Obi of Onitsha, the president said about five members of the federal executive cabinet are from the region.
Aisha Buhari Allegedly Less Involved in Campaigns Due To Ill Health
The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has been reported to be ill and as such less involved in the president's re-election campaign.
This was as in a report by TheCable, stating that Mrs. Buhari is currently abroad…
Oby Ezekwesili’s Withdrawal From 2019 Presidential Election Sparks Reactions
According to her, she wants to right the wrongs in the country by supporting a coalition that neither supports the APC nor the PDP.
Court Orders Arrest Of Imo State APC Members For Assaulting Court Official
A Federal High Court sitting in Owerri, the Imo state capital has today issued a bench warrant for the arrest of members of the Adams Oshiomhole- recognized Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State.…
President Buhari Signed The Arraignment of CJN Onnoghen Without Knowing- Galadima
He based his accusation on a recent statement made by the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo that Buhari was unaware of the arraignment of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen for defaulting in the declaration of his assets.
Oby Ezekwesili Withdraws From Presidential Race, Party Endorses Buhari
Gani Galadima, national chairman of the party while speaking with journalists, said Ezekwesili only wanted to use the ACPN platform to negotiate to be finance minister.
Court Declares Donald Duke Presidential Candidate of SDP
Following Donald Duke's case against the result of the Social Democratic Party, (SDP) primaries, the appeal court has declared Donald Duke presidential candidate of the party.
Duke, who based his case on the zoning and rotation of the…
Ezekwesili Withdraws From Presidential Race
The presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has announced her withdrawal from the presidential race.
Saraki Condemns Allegations That Atiku Traveled Because He Posed as His Aide
This is coming after the opposition, All Progressives Congress(APC), said Atiku was allowed to travel to the US because he posed as an aide to Saraki, who is also his campaign director.
Buhari and Obasanjo Shake Hands at Council of State Meeting Today, See Photos
Head of states, President Buhari and former president, Olusegun Obasanjo wore smiles earlier today as they shook hands too at the Council of State meeting which took place at the state house Abuja.
The council of state meeting has…
Actress, Georgia Onuoha Kicks Against Buhari’s Re-election
The showbiz entertainer described voting Buhari as a betrayal of justice, freedom and equality.
PMB and OBJ All Smiles in Aso Rock Council of States Meeting(Photos)
The meeting is coming few days after Obasanjo accused Buhari of behaving like late Sani Abacha.
Akwa-Ibom NLC Endorses Emmanuel Udom
The Akwa-Ibom state division of the Nigerian Labour Congress has endorsed Governor Emmanuel Udom for second term.
According to the union, the governor is an achiever who has a friendly disposition towards workers.
The state chairman…
The Biggest Threat to the Stability of Nigeria is Atiku and Saraki- Aisha Buhari’s Campaign…
He added that the PDP duo are threatening the foundation of peace and security in the country,