Tag: 2019
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2019: Obasanjo fighting me for frustrating his third term agenda – Atiku
Most important pillar funding PDP today is governor Nysome Wike Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday revealed that former President Obasanjo is still at war with him for opposing his [Obasanjo’s] bid to secure a third term in office. Atiku who made the observation during his consultative visit to Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike,…
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2019: Buhari assures UN of commitment to conduct free, fair, credible elections
President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the United Nations of his commitment to conducting a credible, free and fair elections in 2019. The President gave the assurance when the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed, met him in Abuja, according to a note by the UN issued from New York. “On preparations for the 2019 elections and…
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Soyinka, Agbakoba, Balewa other eminent leaders, parties endorse Grand National Coalition for 2019 elections
After holding a broad meeting on the way forward for Nigeria, Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, former president of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr OlisaAgbakoba (SAN) and Dr. Abduljalil Tafawa Balewa among other eminent leaders of different political movements and parties have resolved to endorse the Grand National Coalition for 2019 elections. The decision arrived at…
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Ango, ACF, 16 other northern groups call Buhari a failure, rejects him for 2019
After crucial summit in Kaduna, no fewer than 18 northern groups, including the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) and the Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF), saturday criticised northern politicians for the poor state of the region’s security and economy. In a communiqué issued at the end of the summit held at the Arewa House, Kaduna, the groups…
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Allegations of corruption, bribery won’t stop me in 2019 – Shittu
The Minister of Communications, Barrister Adebayo Shittu has said allegations of corruption and fraud leveled against him by his former public relations assistant won’t make him back out of the 2019 governorship race in Oyo State. Recall that the minister’s aide, Victor Oluwadamilare had in a March 12 letter, published by Sahara Reporters on March…
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Why I want to be Nigeria’s President in 2019 – Sule Lamido
A former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, on Thursday said his presidential ambition was not out of desperation for power, but for genuine service to the people of Nigeria. Lamido made the statement in Lagos during a meeting with members of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. He said his decision to…
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2019 presidential aspirant, Kingsley Moghalu pays condolence visit to Benue
Professor Kingsley Moghalu, former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and an aspirant in the 2019 Presidential race paid a two-day visit to Benue following the recent attacks and unjust killings visited upon residents in the State. He was accompanied on this condolence visit by his wife, Mrs Maryanne Moghalu and key members…
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2019: Why Buhari is yet to declare ambition – Presidency
The presidency has explained why President Muhammadu Buhari was yet to formally declare if he will run again for the office of the President in 2019 despite the urge by party faithfuls. This was revealed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina. According to Adesina, Buhari’s stand is to…
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2019: ‘Shine your eyes to avoid rigging,’ Ekweremadu tells Nigerians
The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has advised Nigerians to be vigilante against the antics of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to avoid rigging in 2019. According to his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Anichukwu, Mr. Ekweremadu gave the assurance on Wednesday when he received national, zonal, and state youth leaders of the Peoples…
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Sultan of Sokoto urges Muslims to get their PVCs ahead of 2019 elections
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of Supreme Council of Islamic for Islamic Affairs in Nigeria, Alhaji Saad Abubakar has stressed the need for all Muslim ummah to take advantage of the ongoing Continues Voter Registration CVR to obtained a voters card ahead of the 2019 General elections. Speaking at the closing ceremony of…