Former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, has confirmed that he is indeed running for the Anambra Central senatorial seat on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Admitting his candidacy publicly for the first time, Obi gave reasons behind his decision to join the race to the senate in Anambra State. He said that he is in the race because various prominent people of Anambra State, including Senator Uche Ekwunife, had piled pressure on him to run and convinced him beyond doubt that he is needed there at…
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AFCON: Nigeria Out As Egypt, Senegal Qualifies
Egypt and Senegal triumphed Tuesday to virtually seal 2017 Africa Cup of Nations places while Nigeria were eliminated and South Africa look set to join them on the scrapheap. A second-half goal from Ramadan Sobhy gave Egypt a 1-0 Group G win in Alexandria while Moussa Konate and Papa Souare goals earned Senegal a 2-1 Group K win in Niger. Record seven-time champions Egypt need one point from a June visit to Tanzania and Senegal one point from games against Burundi and Namibia to be certain of playing in Gabon…
Read MoreFear of Impeachment: Brazil President Cancels US Trip
Brazil’s embattled President Dilma Rousseff has cancelled a trip to attend a summit in Washington this week, a state-run news agency reported Tuesday. Rousseff had been due to visit the United States on Thursday and Friday. Her government is in crisis after the main coalition partner went into opposition. Agencia Brasil confirmed media reports that the trip has been scrapped. A government source told AFP that given Rousseff’s troubles in the capital Brasilia, “she shouldn’t go.” Earlier Tuesday, the PMDB party quit the governing coalition, leaving Rousseff ever shorter of…
Read MorePolice, Army Intercept Coffin Laden With Arms, Ammunition
The combine team of officers of the Nigerian police and army on highway patrol have intercepted a bus carrying a coffin laden with arms and ammunition heading to Ondo State from Lagos. It took the smartness and intelligence of the highway patrol team to suspect foul and insisted on doing thorough check and to see the content of the coffin, which led to the discovery of the cache if arms and ammunition hidden inside the coffin. Kue Barinor Paul in a Facebook post said, “The commuters in the bus disguised…
Read MoreKidnapped Army Colonel Found Dead
The Nigeria Army on Tuesday said Col S Imus who was kidnapped on Sunday was found dead. The army authorities made the announcement in a tweet post via its Twitter handle @HQNigeriaArmy. The tweet reads, “NA wishes to regrettably inform the public that Col S Imus who was kidnapped on Sunday 27/3/16 was found dead today.” It could be recalled that when the kidnap news broke out on Sunday, army authorities released some phone lines to the public for information concerning the incident. Army authorities also when further to place…
Read MorePMB Jets Out Wednesday For US Nuclear Summit
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja for Washington DC, capital of the US, on Wednesday, ahead of the 4th nuclear security summit, which opens on Thursday. Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, disclosed this in a statement, saying the president will hold bilateral meetings with other participating heads of government and high-ranking government officials of the US. “At the plenary sessions of the summit which is dedicated to reinforcing international commitment to the non-proliferation of nuclear weapons, President Buhari will insist that while Nigeria will continue…
Read MoreArmy Frees 567, Clears Boko Haram Purported Spiritual Headquarters
The Nigerian Army has cleared Boko Haram terrorists from Alagarno, a Borno village notorious as their purported spiritual headquarters. hostage were also freed and several weapons recovered. The commander said troops in the theatre have been conducting clearing operations on a daily basis aimed at destroying the terrorists still staying in some local government areas and rescue people still in captivity. Troops of 81 task force battalion conducted preliminary operations in Boko Haram camps in Kumala, Dole, Kumasi and Moudire villages all around the fringes before launching into Alagarno. The…
Read MoreFayose Begins N5.7b Flyover In Ekiti
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose on Tuesday flagged off the construction of a N5.7b worth flyover in Ado Ekiti, promising to deliver the project within 24 months. At the event, Fayose, who described the 1.2-kilometre flyover project as the first of its kind in the state said it was part of his plans to ease traffic in the state capital city. The flyover will begin at Fajuyi area and terminate at Ojumose. Fayose warned the contractor against unnecessary delay, saying the project must be delivered within the stipulated time. “This was a project that has been…
Read MoreSaraki Urges Closer Collaboration Between Nigeria, Colombia
The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday called for a closer collaboration between Nigeria and Colombia in order to improve diplomatic ties and enhance democratic governance in both countries. Senator Saraki, according to a statement by the chief press secretary to the Senate President, Sanni Onogu, in Abuja, spoke when he received a Parliamentary delegation from Colombia, led by Senator Edinson Delgado in his office. He also said that the National Assembly is open to relationships with other advanced parliaments across the globe to broaden its…
Read MoreAPC Cannot Win Any Election In Rivers State – Gov Wike
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that the All Progressives Congress, APC, is not in a position to win any election in the state, adding that the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi is merely sponsoring violence to remain relevant politically. Governor Wike informed that with the proofs of corruption against Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation resorted to blackmailing the leadership of the All Progressives Congress that he would reveal to the public how much he invested in the party’s campaign if he was not confirmed as a…
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