Democracy Day: Think Of The Next Generation Not Elections, Jonathan Tells Politicians
The former President, Goodluck Jonathan has charged leaders and politicians to think about the next generation and not just about the forthcoming 2019 general elections. He said, “Leaders must think of the next generation and not just the next election.” The former President called on the support of leaders to encourage the youths “instead of […]
(FULL TEXT) President Buhari’s Democracy Day Address
ADDRESS BY MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 2018 DEMOCRACY DAY CELEBRATION, TUESDAY, 29TH MAY, 2018 My Dear Nigerians! Today marks the 19th year of our nascent democracy and the 3rd Anniversary of this administration. I am thankful to Almighty God for bringing us thus far. This administration […]
Lifestyle Democracy Day: Buhari to address nation on May 29
As part of activities to commemorate the 2018 Democracy Day celebrations, President Muhammadu Buhari will make a national broadcast Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 7 am. Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina said television and radio stations were enjoined to hook up to the network services of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Radio Nigeria for the […]
VIDEO: Odinkalu urges Nigerians to mourn victims of killings on Monday
Chidi Anselm Odinkalu, human rights lawyer, has called on Nigerians across the world to mourn those who have been killed in recent times. Odinkalu, a former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), said the government has neglected the dead. He called on Nigerians to participate in the #NationalDayOfMourning organised by the Civil Society […]
Buhari In Trouble: Saraki, Dogara, Tambuwal, Kwankwaso Set To Dump APC
It has emerged that a meeting of aggrieved members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was held on Wednesday where the participants weighed several options, with majority backing the idea of a mass defection from the ruling party. The meeting was attended by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu […]
APC Denounces Dickson’s Rationalisation Of Amassoma Killings
The All Progressives Congress, Bayelsa State chapter, has condemned as callous the attempts by the government of Governor Henry Seriake Dickson to justify Tuesday’s killing of protesters by the police in Amassoma on the excuse that the victims were cultists and hoodlums. In a statement Thursday in Yenagoa by the State Publicity Secretary-Elect, Mr Doifie Buokoribo, APC queried the criteria adopted […]
APC Condemns Killing In Alamieyeseigh Ammasoma Village
The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned Tuesday’s killing of residents of Amassoma, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, by the police. In a statement released on Wednesday in Yenagoa signed by APC’s State Publicity Secretary-Elect, Mr Doifie Buokoribo, the party described the killings as an unwarranted display of raw power […]
Arsenal Replace Wenger With Unai Emery As New Manager
Arsenal has appointed Unai Emery as new Arsenal manager. Arsenal have appointed former Paris St Germain coach Unai Emery as the new manager of the club, with the Spaniard succeeding the long-serving Arsene Wenger, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. Emery, who joined PSG in June 2016, left the French club at the end […]
Atletico Madrid Beat Super Eagles 3-2 In Friendly
Spanish LaLiga giants, Atletico Madrid have beaten the Super Eagles of Nigeria 3-2 in a friendly played at the ‘Nest of Champions’ in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Former Golden Eaglets star, Kelechi Nwakali put Nigeria ahead but Andrea Correa levelled the score for Atletico Madrid. However, the La Liga outfit drew level in southern Nigeria […]
Argentina goalkeeper Romero Out of World Cup Due To Knee Injury
Argentina on Tuesday suffered a blow as goalkeeper Sergio Romero was ruled out of the World Cup due to a knee injury. The South American country is in the same World Cup group with Nigeria. According to the Argentina Football Association (AFA), Romero injured his right knee during training in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. “Romero […]
