The South-South zonal chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has raised the alarm over alleged plans to manipulate the 2015 general elections. The National Vice-Chairman of APC in the zone, Mr. Hilliard Eta, said in a statement on Sunday that the increasing threats to the party by the Peoples Democratic Party was a pointer to that effect. Eta, who spoke through his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Bassey Ita, said the recent warning by Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State, over alleged plan to rig next year’s polls and the siege on the National Assembly by security agencies lent…
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The Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC, has ordered drivers in Kogi to remove the extra headlights on their vehicles or face prosecution. The Sector Commander of FRSC in the State, Godwin Omiko, told journalists in Lokoja on Sunday that owners should also affix reflective tapes on their vehicles. Mr. Omiko said this had become necessary in order to improve the visibility of drivers especially in the nights. He said the use of extra lights at night was largely responsible for the increase in night fatalities, adding that FRSC will not be lenient with any motorist that violated the order. The…
The Bama Development Foundation said on Sunday that it had registered 180,000 Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, from Bama taking refuge in Maiduguri. Mohammed Hassan, the chairman of the foundation, stated this at a news conference in Maiduguri. Mr. Hassan said that the IDPs were in four camps in Maiduguri. According to him, the IDPs are those displaced during attack on the town by Boko Haram insurgents in September. “We have recorded about 180,000 IDPs from Bama taking shelters in four different camps in Maiduguri as at Oct. 31. “The camps are located at the Yerwa Girls Secondary School, Women Teachers…
Following the re-opening of public primary schools in Maiduguri last week, the Borno State Government on Sunday appealed to parents to send their children back to schools Mohammed Dongel, the Chairman of the State Committee on the Resuscitation of Primary School Education, made the appeal during interview with journalists in Maiduguri. Mr. Dongel said the state government had made adequate provision for the security of teachers and pupils in schools. He said although a large number of parents had sent their children to schools, others were still apprehensive. “I want to assure parents that government has made adequate security provisions…
Indications emerged at the weekend that peace has finally been restored to Chibok town in Borno State. Chairman of Chibok community in Abuja, Tsambido Hosea-Abana, gave the confirmation that the military and other security agencies are fully in control of the town. Chibok came to national and international reckoning in April of this year when Boko Haram gunmen visited a state government-run school in the dead of night, and lured into captivity over 200 school girls. Few weeks ago, the insurgents returned but this time, they attempted to establish their control on the town and its residents before they were…
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A presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Rabiu Kwankwaso has held closed-door meeting with former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta. Kwankwaso at the weekend visited Obasanjo in the company of his associates, ahead of the 2015 election. Although the details of the meeting, which lasted for 30 minutes, was not diclosed to journalists, it is believed to be in connection with the choice of presidential candidate of the APC. Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu had twice in the last two months visited Obasanjo, whose advice the party craves on the forthcoming elections. Another presidential…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed why it raided a building located at No.10, Bola Ajbola street, Allen Avenue, Lagos, said to belong to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the DSS, its operatives invaded the building, following a petition alleging “unwholesome activities”. The operation has however yielded fruit, as the DSS said on Sunday in a statement, that it has arrested some suspects in Lagos, allegedly cloning INEC’s Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs). “The petition alleged that those behind the activities were cloning INEC Permanent Voters Card with the intention of hacking into INEC data base, corrupting…
The Defence headquarters has appealed to the international community to show more understanding for the peculiarity of Nigeria’s current security situation. “If, with the sophistication of global coalition, money and military resources so far deployed to fighting the Islamic State, IS, Western powers are yet to dislodge ISIS from Iraq and Syria, then it is imperative they should show more understanding in respect of Boko Haram war in Nigeria,” said Major General Chris Olukolade, Director of Defence Information, who spoke while receiving the prestigious Alfred Daniel King Foundation Award as a distinguished military information expert, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States…
Hon Hassan Adamu Abunabo Member representing Birniwa/Guri/Kirikasamma federal constituency of Jigawa State, at the House of Representatives, Hon Hassan Adamu Abunabo has lost his 14-year-old daughter to a hostel fire on Saturday night. Rukayya Adamu Hassan Abunabo was a student of May Excellence Private School, located at Gabari Quarters in Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa State, whose hostel was destroyed by fire of yet to be confirmed source. State commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Muhammad Gidado confirmed the incident to Vanguard. According to him, the inferno started at about 11.30pm on Saturday night,…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said he has no plan to step down for anybody in the race to pick up the presidential ticket of the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the 2015 presidential election. Atiku, who spoke in Dutse, Jigawa State, shortly before he held a closed-door consultation with State Governor Sule Lamido, declared his intention to continue running for the office of the president until he succeeds. He however described his chances if winning the APC presidential ticket at the party’s December 10 convention, as bright. Should he lose the party’s ticket, Atiku said he was ready to…
About 48 fish vendors have been killed by suspected members of the Boko Haram sect after setting up a roadblock near Nigeria’s border with Chad, the head of the fish vendors’ association said on Sunday. “Scores of Boko Haram fighters blocked a route linking Nigeria with Chad near the fishing village of Doron Baga on the shores of Lake Chad on Thursday and killed a group of 48 fish traders on their way to Chad to buy fish,” Abubakar Gamandi, head of the fish traders association, told AFP. According to Gamandi, the attackers set up a barricade at Dogon Fili,…
Jonathan (left) speaks at HICC meeting in London, with Coordinator Baroness Lynda Chalker President Goodluck Jonathan says all state capitals in Nigeria will be linked with rail transportation, as part of ways to boost the nation’s economy. The president who was in London last week made this known at the 17th meeting of the Honorary International Investment Council (HIIC). According to him, once the country can boast of such nationwide rail coverage, roads and highways would be better maintained. “If we do not link state capitals by rail, our roads will not last,” said Jonathan. He also stressed the need…
soldiers drafted to Ekiti State for the June 21 governorship election The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it will engage services of the Nigerian Air Force, Navy and other security agencies to ensure adequate security during the 2015 general elections. Resident Electoral Commissioner in Taraba, Mr Austin Okojie made this known while addressing Batch B corps members at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Jalingo on Sunday. “The commission is making arrangements with the Nigerian Air Force, Navy and other security agents to ensure safety of lives and property during the 2015 general elections,” said Okojie.…
Scores have been reported killed by gunmen suspected to be Fulani mercenaries, following an attack on Digan Dogo in Kadarko community of Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Saturday morning. Several people were also said to have been injured. The mercenaries, who besieged Kadarko at around 5:30 a.m, started shooting at sight and setting houses ablaze, The Nigerian Tribune reports. Nasarawa State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ugochukwu Theodore confirmed the attack. He however could not confirm the number of casualties, but said that the situation was under control. Policemen had since been deployed to all troubled communities in…
Seven hoodlums that assaulted and broke the leg of the police aide-de-camp to the Senate President, David Mark, during the scuffle at the National Assembly on Thursday have been arrested, Police have said. Force Public Relations Officer, Emmanuel Ojukwu, disclosed this to journalists at the Force headquarters, Abuja on Friday. he however did not disclose the identity of the suspects, but vowed that they will be dealt with, for vandalising public property and attacking Policemen, their status in the society notwithstanding. Ojukwu also reiterated his defence of the policemen, who denied some members of the House of Representatives entry into…
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Founder of the defunct Nigeria Advance Party, Dr. Tunji Braithwaite has suggested that the 2015 elections be postponed until the issues of insurgency and constitutional reconstruction are addressed. “Those who are preparing for elections in 2015 seem oblivious to the glaring truth that the circumstances of this nation-state dictate that the twin foundational issues of constitutional reconstruction of the nation-state and insurgency must first of all be resolved satisfactorily before any election to realise their own selfish appetite,” the lawyer said in a statement on Friday. “In default, there will be an interim government in Nigeria to resolve these critical…
Anthony Cardinal Okogie, Archbishop emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, on Friday urged Nigerians to continue to pray for God-fearing leaders that would lead the country to the Promised Land. Okogie made the call at the 6th Bi-annual Conference of the Catholic Social Forum of Nigeria (CSFN) held at St. Leo Catholic Church, Ikeja, Lagos. “Christians must be ready to challenge the status quo of how people come into leadership positions with the principles of equity, peace and justice. “It is to this end that CSFN is charged to be the voice of the voiceless. “It is also to…
Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Johnson Bamidele Olawumi, has warned corps members whose services will be engaged by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as ad-hoc staff during the 2015 general election against accepting gratification or any financial inducement from politicians. Giving the warning on Saturday in Kano during his visit to the orientation camp in Kusala Dam, Karaye, Karaye LGA of the state, Brig. Gen. Olawumi stated that corps members’ services will be engaged to participate in the 2015 general election in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between NYSC and INEC. He, however, assured parents, whose…