EXCLUSIVE: How Sacked DSS DG Plotted With Saraki To Embarrass The Buhari Presidency

“If you watch closely, you would notice that Saraki’s personal photographer Tope Brown was among those recording the scene, how could he have been there if his principal did not know about the event? It is clear to the discerning eye that what happened today was a concocted script,” the source said.

‘Thank You All’ — Detained Premium Times Journalist Speaks After Regaining Freedom

During my detention, I had no idea of the magnitude of support that came in for me from the public,” he tweeted on Friday evening.

'We Can't Be Sending The Same Old Men To Represent Us', Says 35-Year-Old House Of Reps Aspirant

"There is no development in this town," he said. "We can't be sending same old men to represent us always. And I believe I am the right person to bring the desired change and development to this town.

THROWBACK: The Day Adams Oshiomhole Bowed Down Before Saraki

The photo, as you can see, shows Oshiomhole bowing down to Saraki, while his pretty wife Iara, Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun and Zamfara Governor Abdulaziz Yari watched on.

Saraki Visits Camp Of Akpabio's Political Opponents

Saraki arrived at the Akwa Ibom Airport, Uyo, to a rousing welcome by women of the state.

APC: PDP Has Realised That The 2019 Election Has Been Won And Lost

“Meanwhile, the PDP has realised that the 2019 elections has been won and lost. If the election is held today, it is clear that the APC will win by a landslide, judging by visible and landmark achievements recorded by the President Buhari administration.

Lai Mohammed Lied — UN Report Reveals FG Made ‘Large Ransom Payment’ To Boko Haram For Dapchi Girls

“In Nigeria, 111 schoolgirls from the town of Dapchi were kidnapped on 18 February 2018 and released by ISWAP on 21 March 2018 in exchange for a large ransom payment," the report said.

2019: INEC registers 23 new parties, extends voter registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered 23 new political parties.

In a notice on Tuesday, the commission invited chairmen and secretaries of the party to pick up their certificates at its headquarters in Abuja on Thursday.

This brings to 91 the total number of parties in the country.

INEC has also extended the ongoing continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks.

The commission had said it would suspend the exercise on August 17 until after the 2019 general election.

S/N NAME OF ASSOCIATION ACRONYM REMARK
1 Advanced Alliance Party APP
2 Advanced NigeriaDemocratic Party ANDP
3 African Action Congress AAC
4 Alliance for a United Nigeria AUN
5 Alliance of Social Democrats ASD
6 Alliance National Party ANP
7 Allied People’s Movement APM
8 Alternative Party of Nigeria APN
9 Change Nigeria Party CNP
10 Congress Of Patriots COP
11 Liberation MovementLM
12 Movement for Restoration and Defence of Democracy MRDD
13 Nigeria Community Movement Party NCMP
14 Nigeria For Democracy NFD
15 Peoples Coalition Party PCP
16 Reform and Advancement Party RAP
17 Save NigeriaCongress SNC
18 United Patriots UP
19 United Peoples Congress UPC
20 We The PeopleNigeria WTPN
21 Yes Electorates Solidarity YES
22 Youth Party YP
23 Zenith Labour Party ZLP

Sowore support group registers political party

#TakeItBack movement, a support group loyal to presidential hopeful and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, has been announced as one of the newly registered political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

BREAKING : Take it back movement has declared their political platform

Take it back movement has finally declared their  political platform.

Dr Malcolm Fabiyi
Director General,TakeItBack Movement
has broadcast  to all the take it backers their political platform.

BREAKING: INEC Registers 23 Fresh Political Parties

The development brings to 91, the total number of political parties in the country.

Lawyer wants Saraki, Akpabio’s seats declared vacant

A Human Rights lawyer , Mr. Frank Tietie , has advised that the seat of the Senate President , Dr . Bukola Saraki, be declared vacant since he had defected to another party .

PHOTO NEWS :Nigeria’s Presidential Aspirant Omoyele Sowore Meets Jerry Rawlings in Ghana

The covener  of the #takeitback movement and presidential aspirant- Omoyele Sowore has met the former Ghanaian head of state Jerry Rawlings.

Wait Till Buhari Finishes Second Term Before Contesting Presidency, Akeredolu Tells Youths

GOVERNOR  ROTIMI AKEREDOLU 

“Let me state it that the youth will have to wait till 2023 before running for the Presidential seat, because this is when Buhari would have completed his second term in the office by God's grace," Akeredolu stated.

Atiku: My Case Will Be Different.. I'll Spend Only One Term In Office If Elected

“I am not Muhammadu Buhari. I do not make promises I cannot keep. I am willing to sign a written document. If you or any other Nigerian can come up with an iron-clad legal document that binds me, I am willing to publicly commit to it," Atiku stated.

Lagos Engineer Crushes Neighbour, Dumps Corpse In Canal, Flees

They were said to have taken Taiwo to a private hospital in the neighborhood, from where he was referred to the Ikeja General Hospital. They reportedly dumped his corpse in a canal at Abattoir area after he died on the way to the hospital.

REVEALED: Boko Haram 'Charges Fishermen N10,000' For Access To Borno Waters

"Boko Haram lurks on the lake and when they do not kill us, they take 10,000 naira ($27, 23 euros) to allow us to fish," Aminu Mohammed, a fisherman, said.

Saraki: A Few Months Ago, Oshiomhole Was ‘Crawling All Over The Place’ For My Support To Become APC Chairman

"It is indeed amazing that the same Oshiomhole, who is now describing Saraki as a politician of no consequence was the same one who only a few months ago was crawling all over the place pleading for Saraki's support to become chairman. We are sure that those who took him to Saraki several times to plead his case must now be thoroughly embarrassed by his reckless and uncouth manner."

BREAKING: Ex-Adamawa Gov Leaving For PDP Because Of APC’s ‘Plethora Of Failed Promises’

James Barka, former Acting Governor of Adamawa State, has announced his decision to dump the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) “because of its plethora of failed promises and lack of credible leadership”.

Oshiomhole: Saraki Is Angry That Buhari Excluded Him When Handing Out 200 ‘Juicy’ Appointments

“When Saraki defected, he went to Ilorin to tell the people part of the truth that he was leaving for two reasons,” Oshiomhole said.

IN FULL: Adams Oshiomhole’s Response To Saraki’s ‘World Press Conference’

On Friday, AdamsOshiomhole,National
Chairman ofthe All Progressives
Congress (APC), addressed a press
conference toextensively discuss the
party’s tussle withBukola Saraki,
Senate President.

Buhari's Executive Order To Give Way As Reps Pass Proceeds Of Crime Bill

When signed into law, the bill will supersede the controversial Executive Order Number 6 of 2018 on the Preservation of Suspicious Assets Connected with Corruption, which was recently signed by the President on the same subject-matter and which, in the opinion of Mr. Ogunlola, raises a lot of constitutional and due process questions. 

MPN, APC Trade Words Over Akeredolu’s 'Lack Of Achievements' As Ondo Governor

“We are not happy with the performance of the Ondo State Governor. It is ridiculous that close to two years in office, Mr Governor has done virtually nothing to the mandate he got from the people of Ondo State,”Biyi Poroye, Ondo State Chairman of the MPN,said in Akure.

‘The Man is Talking Out Of Ignorance’ — Ngige Dismisses Oshiomhole’s Suspension Threat

Asked by journalists on Wednesday if he would comply to avoid the hammer of the party, Ngige replied: “How? In a party that we formed and brought them in? The man is talking out of ignorance. I’m not afraid of suspension.”

10 Out Of 17 Benue APC Lawmakers Ready To Follow Me To PDP, Says Ortom

“As I talk to you, 10 out of 17 state lawmakers of the All Progressive Congress are ready to follow me to the new party,” he said, before adding: “May I formally announce to you that I have formally moved to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.”

Irele, Okitipupa, Ese-Odo, Ilaje , it's been decades of darkness, neglected

Four out of the six local government areas in the Ondo South Senatorial District – Irele, Okitipupa, Ese-Odo and Ilaje – have been in darkness for ten years. HAKEEM GBADAMOSI, who visited the area, reports the residents’ frustration through the years.

PDP Group Woos Saraki, Lai Mohammed

“We are eagerly and particularly looking forward to the arrival of all the widely acclaimed, ‘game changers’ to strengthen our party and return us to our former winning ways.

BREAKING: PDP Rejects Ekiti Election Result, Says APC Relied On Guns And Billions

“APC won a presidential election in 2015 on the goodwill of Nigerians. Three years after, it depends on guns, billions of naira, snatching of ballot boxes, altering of figures and other acts of electoral corruption to win a state,” he said.

Buhari Asks Fayose To ‘Concede Defeat Gallantly’

“The President urges the losers to be gallant in conceding defeat and use constitutional means to settle whatever grievances they may have rather than resort to self-help," Adesina said.

BREAKING : INEC Announces Winner Of Ekiti Governorship Election

Kamarudeen Ogundele , Ado Ekiti
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Dr . Kayode Fayemi of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the July 14 governorship election .

‘I’ll Restore the Ekiti Man’s Respect For Leaders’ — Has Fayemi Had A Sly Dig At Fayose?

Since Buhari emerged presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in late 2014, Fayose has consistently rebuked him for his age, once going as far as saying

BREAKING: 'I Don't Want To Lose Her Vote', Says Fayemi As Card Reader Rejects His Wife

KAYODE FAYEMI 

“My wife’s card did not register for some reasons, but the INEC officials are sorting it out,” Fayemi said. “That is a very important vote I don’t want to lose for any reason. Her vote must count.

EkitiDecides2018: Isolated cases of ballot box snatching reported

Ikole Ward 3 Unit 4. An attempt was made by Sunday Owoeye, Segun Oni and Adewunmi (a.k.a. Pepper) to snatch ballot box at Ward 3 unit 4 Ikole LGA. The three are said to be suspected APC thugs.

Ekiti Decides: Drama as agent threatens to ‘cut off’ fingers of whoever votes for opposition

At 8:39, Ilejemeje LGA, Ward 6, PU 001, voting process has commenced, security personnel present and party agents.
Voting process was disrupted b

EkitiDecides2018: PDP candidate Eleka finally votes

PDP Candidate for the July 14th Ekiti State Governorship Election, Prof. Olusola Eleka (L) waiting to be accredited at Ward 2 Unit 7, Okeruku, Ikere Ekiti during the Governorship Election in Ekiti on Saturday (14/7/18).

Look, There is Always An Alternative By Idowu Awopeju

IDOWU AWOPEJU 

The enfant terrible, Ayodele Fayose, is not just a good product of Molete school of thought, the same way some overzealous crumb seekers are of Bourdillon equivalent, but a distinguished alumnus on all accounts.

JUST IN: Kaduna Senators Shehu Sani, Suleiman Hunkuyi Quit APC

SHEHU SANI

“Members of our two groups have decided to leave the APC because it is incapable of accommodating and responding to well-meaning dissent, criticism and demands for inclusiveness and internal democracy,' Maiyashi said.

TakeItBack Movement: In Three Years, Buhari Hasn't Apprehended Even One Farmer/Herdsman Killer

MUHAMMADU BUHARI 

"In three years, the Buhari government has been unable to bring even one perpetrator of crimes related to the Farmer-Herdsmen conflicts to justice. The blood of the thousands of Nigerians that have lost their lives to this conflict cry for justice.

#EndSARS: Police replace Lagos SARS commander

Peter Gana, chief superintendent of police, has been appointed as the new head of the special anti-robbery squad (SARS) in Lagos state.

How 3,000 Were Killed In Zamfara In Two Years

82 villages and towns were destroyed and deserted, residents were only able to return to 374 of them because of the intensity of the crimes.

Salaries at risk as FAAC suspends meetings indefinitely

The salaries of civil servants in states across the federation might be affected as members of the federation accounts allocation committee (FAAC) have agreed to suspend meetings indefinitely.

I’m Not Happy With Happenings In Ekiti –Ooni

“I specifically warn all youths in Ekiti State to maintain peaceful coexistence before, during and after the election, as brighter future awaits them if they productively discover themselves.

‘Mr President, you are wrong’ — Dickson tackles Buhari over comment on restructuring

Seriake Dickson, governor of Bayelsa 

state, says a statement credited to President Muhammadu Buhari on restructuring is a threat to the country’s stability.

Nigerians Not The Only Victims Of Crime In South Africa, Says President Ramaphosa

“The crime situation in South Africa is very high, probably the highest in Africa," he said. "So there is a high level of crime; it is not just that Nigerians are victims of crime in South Africa.”

Sowore’s TakeitBack Movement – Our Position on the Merger of Political Parties

Sowore’s TakeitBack Movement – Our Position on the Merger of Political Parties

Herdsman Kills Police Officer in Kebbi

“The police officer who came with his riffle, arrested the suspect, but as he was taking him to the waiting patrol vehicle, the herder drew his machete and stabbed the officer on his neck,” the witness said.

Buhari Commissions Abuja Light Rail, Says ‘We’re A Government That Delivers’

“This morning I formally commissioned the Abuja Light Rail System. The completion of this very important project is a dream come true, and clearly demonstrates our administration’s commitment to the realization of critical infrastructural projects," the President said.

Fayose Has Threatened To Sack EKSU VC If He Doesn't Deliver 10,000 Votes, Says Fayemi

A statement on Thursday by the Director of Media and Publicity of the Fayemi Campaign Organization, Wole Olujobi, said Fayose had concluded to sack the Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU) unless he delivers 10,000 votes to PDP from the school.

Bakare: Most Church Leaders Considered It Sacrilegious That I Accepted To Run With Buhari In 2011

Dr. ‘Tunde Bakare, Serving Overseer of The Latter Rain Assembly (LRA) and Convener of the Save Nigeria Group (SNG), has revealed that he faced the stiffest opposition from the church when he accepted to be Muhammadu Buhari’s running mate in the 2011 presidential election.

I’m A Very Slow Reader Maybe Because I’m An Ex-Soldier, Says Buhari

“I was presented with the document; I am a very slow reader maybe because I am an ex-soldier. I didn’t read it fast enough before my officials saw that it was all right for signature. I kept it on my table. I will soon sign it.”