The presidential candidates of four political parties are set to partake in televised town hall meetings alongside their VP candidates ahead of the 2019 presidential election. The town hall series is a co-production between Daria Media and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), and supported by the MacArthur Foundation. According to a statement released on Monday, December 31, 2018, the series will start on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 with the candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Kingsley Moghalu and his running mate, Umma Getso. APC would have its candidate, President Muhammadu Buhari and his running mate, Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo,…
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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has told President Muhammadu Buhari to investigate the corruption allegation that has gone Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s way this past few days. Its National Public Relations Officers (PRO), Mr Adeyemi Amoo asked all passionate Nigerians to join hands together in the battle against corruption and called for adequate justice on all corrupt leaders. Amoo said that it was time for the president to chase out all the politically corrupt office holders in the country and expose their dirty acts that can destroy his administration. “The national leadership of NANS have been…
Mrs Aisha Buhari has been appointed the Chairperson of All Progressives Congress (APC) Women and Youths Presidential Campaign team for the 2019 election. The wife of the Vice-President, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, is also appointed as the Co-chairman of the campaign team. Reports said the campaign team would be inaugurated on Jan. 3, by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa at 2 p.m. The appointees are expected to campaign vigorously for the re-election of Buhari and Osinbajo in the February poll. The list of the appointees also has the APC National Woman Leader, Hajiya Salamatu Baiwa,…
Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Latter Rain Assembly has said even though there was clear corruption under former President Goodluck Jonathan, life was easier than it is currently under President Muhammadu Buhari. “Education in shambles did not start with Buhari, health care delivery in shambles did not start with Buhari, infrastructural deficit did not start with Buhari. What many people are saying is that there was corruption under Jonathan, yes, but life was better. At least we were able to get this, but this man cornered all the money, locked it up. He’s not releasing anything, so let’s fight him…
Ayo Fayose has described the Federal Government’s TraderMoni scheme as a higher form of vote buying. Fayose was baffled at to why the funds given to the traders are not paid directly into their bank accounts, so they can be traceable. He revealed this in a statement signed by his new media aide, Lere Olayinka. Fayose said “If not that TraderMoni was to reloot the recovered Abacha loot, the proper way was for beneficiaries to be captured biometrically and the N10,000 paid into their bank accounts instead of the Vice President going to the market to share cash. “Most importantly,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to keep being faithful with the President Muhamadu Buhari-led administration, saying it is on a journey to rescue Nigeria. Malam Lanre Issa-Onilu, APC National Publicity Secretary said this at a news conference on Tuesday in Abuja. “As the ruling party on a rescue mission, we call on all well-meaning people of Nigeria to keep the faith with the administration. “The graphs are on the positive upward swing, Buhari is laying a solid foundation for a prosperous future, we must endure and be steadfast. “We have already turned the corner, leaving behind the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has laughed at President Buhari’s New Year speech. PDP described the speech as empty, adding that it was idea-less. Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement, said that the President’s posture during his speech shows that he already knows he is not winning. Adding that “Even when he admitted in his opening that the turn of the New Year is a time for stock-taking and unfolding of new prospects, Nigerians are invited to note that Mr. President, in his entire speech, could not point to any single achievement he made in the out-going year, neither could he…
Atiku Abubakar has asked President Buhari to be like former President Goodluck Jonathan. Atiku mentioned this while reacting to a statement in the President’s New Year speech. Buhari said that the upcoming election is not one to die or kill for. In his response, Atiku said “It is not enough to preach peace when he (Buhari) cannot publicly condemn the violent behaviour of his supporters who harass, molest and publicly humiliate his opponents and their supporters. “It is not enough for the President to condemn do-or-die politics if he cannot control the activities of overzealous aides, including the country’s security…
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted he will find it a wrench to leave Manchester United if he is forced to move on at the end of the season. The Norwegian became the first United boss to win his first four league games in charge since Sir Matt Busby after second-half goals from Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford earned a 2-0 win at Newcastle to close the gap with the top four to six points. “Of course I won’t, I don’t want to [leave],” Solskjaer told a news conference at St James’ Park. “It’s such a great bunch of players, atmosphere,…
Chelsea head coach Maurizio Sarri hinted at the need for a new striker after his side failed to break down a resolute Southampton team at Stamford Bridge. The hosts had 72% of possession but could not find their way through a well-organised and disciplined Saints side as it ended goalless. “I think we played a very good match for 80 metres of the pitch, then we were in trouble in the last 20 metres,” said Sarri, who has Alvaro Morata as his only recognised striker with Olivier Giroud out with an ankle injury. “We have to try to solve the…
Chelsea have not signed Christian Pulisic as a “direct replacement” for Eden Hazard, according to Raphael Honigstein. On Wednesday Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund confirmed they had agreed a £57.6m deal for the 20-year-old, which will see Pulisic remain at the Bundesliga side on loan until the end of the season. Sarri recently urged Hazard to come to an agreement over his future to end ongoing speculation that he will leave Stamford Bridge. The Belgian has a year and a half remaining on his Chelsea contract, and has openly discussed pursuing what he described as a “dream” move to Real Madrid.…
Gary Neville has revealed that his “one problem” with Paul Pogba was his controversial social media post after Jose Mourinho’s sacking. The French midfielder deleted a post that asked users to caption an image of Pogba with a wry smile just hours after Manchester United dismissed their manager. Pogba’s team insisted that the post was scheduled before Mourinho’s sacking, but Neville has dismissed that rationale. “Everyone always concentrates on Paul Pogba,” Neville said on Sky Sports on Wednesday. “I only have one problem with Paul Pogba and that was his post, which I think disrespected Jose Mourinho in losing his…
Hamdy Nouh is not surprised at the progress made by the Liverpool star and believes there is even more to come. Mohamed Salah’s former youth coach says the Liverpool forward’s ambition and desire allied with his natural talent means he is capable of becoming one of the best players in the world. Hamdy Nouh worked with Salah while youth coach at Egyptian side El Mokawloon SC, and he admitted Salah’s raw ability made him a stand out even as a young teenager. After four years with the youth side Salah soon established himself in the senior team, playing for two…
Pep Guardiola has come out to say “nobody trusts” Manchester City as his team prepares to face Premier League leaders Liverpool. City are seven points behind Jurgen Klopp’s unbeaten side after losing two matches before bouncing back by beating Southampton last week. Guardiola is of the opinion that those defeats have reduced confidence in City, who are set to have Kevin de Bruyne back after he trained following a muscle strain. The Spaniard said: “I know today nobody trusts us. Everyone is talking about ‘if we lose’ – but we can win.” City have not won any of their last…
Jurgen Klopp still considers Manchester City to be the best team in the world, rejecting Pep Guardiola’s claim that Liverpool are the team to beat. Guardiola has said it would be “almost impossible” for City to defend their Premier League title if they drop points when Liverpool visit the Etihad on Thursday due of the strength of the league leaders. But despite Liverpool’s unbeaten start to the league campaign and their seven-point advantage at the summit, Klopp is adamant City remain the best. “The opponent, for me, is still the best team in the world. And I don’t say that…
Pep Guardiola doesn’t know if Manchester City can catch Liverpool but says they must start by beating them on Thursday night. The two sides meet at the Etihad Stadium with third-placed City desperate to defeat unbeaten Liverpool and cut the gap at the top of the Premier League to just four points. “It’s the same as when we had a 10 or 11-point [lead, last season], if you asked me if we would maintain that distance for a long time, I don’t know. “I have a game in my mind, I know what we want to do. I will speak…
Maurizio Sarri has admitted that he was unaware of Chelsea’s move to sign Christian Pulisic from Borussia Dortmund until it was completed, but played down the suggestion that he would rather have the United States international now than next summer. Speaking after Wednesday’s goalless draw against Southampton, Sarri said the club asked his opinion of Pulisic a month ago and he signalled his approval of the winger, but he did not ask to be kept updated on negotiations. “I didn’t know anything about [Chelsea signing] Christian Pulisic yesterday,” Sarri told BBC Sport after the game. “The club asked my opinion…
Son Heung-min has apologised his participation in the upcoming Asian Cup will come at the expense of helping Tottenham maintain their title challenge in the Premier League. Son might be in the form of his career, having scored eight goals in his last nine games as Tottenham moved into second place in the league and into serious contention for the title. He will play one more league game — against Manchester United on Jan. 13 — before leaving for international duty at the tournament in the United Arab Emirates. He could be away for up to five of Tottenham’s matches…
Akwa Ibom was the place to be yesterday as the Godswill Akpabio Stadium was filled to the brim at the commencement of All Progressives Congress (APC)’s national campaigns for the 2019 elections. Messages such as Buhari and Ekere Together We Prosper; Next Level 2019 Buhari and Ekere; Yes to Buhari and Ekere; Senator Owan Eno for 2019 in Cross River State; and ‘Ete Amedio’ (Papa Welcome), among others were seen everywhere. Security was however tight in and around the stadium as the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC); the Army, DSS and other paramilitary personnel were heavily…
Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai has come out to say that Baga town in Borno State remained under the control of the Nigerian military, despite reports that Boko Haram had chased the troops and taken over the community they had occupied in the past. Tukur confirmed that although the insurgents tried to do exactly that, the military successfully countered their attacks and remain in charge in the town. Maj-Gen. L.O. Adeosun also agreed and said: “Our troops have taken control of Baga town and its environs. Baga, as I speak with you, is not in the hands of Boko Haram insurgents. They…