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IPOB rules out dialogue with South East governors

IPOB rules out dialogue with South East governors

September 23, 2019 12:21 am

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), yesterday, foreclosed any plans of dialogue with governors of the South East, who they described as traitors.

It also indicated that its leader, Nnamdi Kanu and other members may storm New York, venue of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly, if as they termed it, “the right conditions were put in place.”

IPOB said if it did not get the anticipated favourable condition, a later date would be slated and duly announced for the visit to the UN headquarters.

Director of Media and Publicity, Emmanuel Powerful, in an exclusive chat with …

LGA polls: Certificate forgery rocks Niger APC

LGA polls: Certificate forgery rocks Niger APC

September 23, 2019 12:06 am

The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Niger State has been immersed in a crisis of certificate forgery involving aspirants contesting the forthcoming local government election.

Daily Sun learnt that following complaints from some party faithful, the Department of State Security (DSS), has waded in to help unravel the genuineness of certificates submitted to party and the state independent Electoral Commission by some chairmanship and four councillorship aspirants.

It was learnt that, so far, three of the aspirants have been found to be parading fake certificates.

The discovery has prevented the party from submitting the final list of candidates to …

Obi advises Nigerian varsities to look inwards

Obi advises Nigerian varsities to look inwards

September 22, 2019 11:21 am

The Vice-Presidential candidates of the PDP, Mr. Peter Obi has advised Nigerian universities to look inwards for the development of their various schools. Obi said this during his visit to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

Sharing managerial experiences with the some principal officers of the University of Nsukka led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Charles Igwe and that of Awka led by Prof, Charles Esimone, Obi  emphasized the need to work with dedicated men who understand that leadership is about service and embracing values that would encourage scholarship.

Read Also: Election Tribunal: Obi encourages Nigerians

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Atiku: I’m appealing tribunal verdict to ensure votes count

Atiku: I’m appealing tribunal verdict to ensure votes count

September 20, 2019 6:26 pm

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general election, Atiku Abubakar, Friday said he was heading to the Supreme Court to ensure that votes of Nigerians count.

He therefore sought for support of Nigerians in his search for justice via the courts.

In a statement he signed by him, Atiku said, “Nothing good comes easy, and hard as the task to rid Nigeria from the forces of fascism, and be an instrument for the full restoration of the rule of law and democracy in Nigeria is, your support makes the struggle worthwhile”.

He further said, …

Tribunal affirms Abaribe’s mandate

Tribunal affirms Abaribe’s mandate

September 18, 2019 11:54 am
The Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, Wednesday survived a legal challenge of his victory in the 2019 senatorial election for Abia South district as the National and State Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal (panel 1) sitting in Umuahia affirmed his fourth term mandate.
Abaribe was declared winner of the February 23, 2019 poll but his closest rival and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Chief Chris Nkwonta, was dissatisfied with the outcome of the poll and filed a petition at the tribunal seeking to nullify Abaribe’s mandate.
But in a unanimous judgment read by a member of the
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Mayor of Johannesburg says no need to apologise to Nigeria

Mayor of Johannesburg says no need to apologise to Nigeria

September 18, 2019 11:27 am

Mayor of Johannesburg Herman Mashaba has said it “was not necessary” for South Africa to apologise to Nigeria for the recent xenophobic attacks.

“No, there is nothing for me to apologise about,” Mashaba said on CNBC Africa’s Political Capital on Tuesday.

“What do you expect me to really apologise for?”

Nigerians and other foreign nationals were attacked earlier in September by irate mobs of South Africans who blamed them for spiking unemployment and drug-related crime rates.

Many non-South African businesses in and around Johannesburg and Pretoria were also vandalised and looted by the mob.

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa apologised …

Trump names O’Brien new national security advisor

Trump names O’Brien new national security advisor

September 18, 2019 11:18 am

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday named his point man for hostage situations, Robert O’Brien, to replace his hawkish national security advisor sacked last week.

“I have worked long & hard with Robert. He will do a great job!” Trump tweeted

Last week, Trump abruptly fired John Bolton, a vigorous proponent of using US military force abroad and one of the main hawks in the administration on Iran.

Read Also: Trump confirms death of Osama bin Laden’s son Hamza

O’Brien has until now served as Trump’s envoy for situations involving US hostages abroad.

He comes into the new job with …

Presidency: Igbo must strategise for 2023 – Aghanya

Presidency: Igbo must strategise for 2023 – Aghanya

September 16, 2019 1:13 am

Executive Secretary, Anti-Corruption and Research Based Data Initiative (ARDI), Dennis Aghanya, has called on Igbo to strategise on how to win the presidency in 2023, rather than dissipate energy on whether President Muhammadu Buhari has a certificate or not.

Aghanya’s call is sequel to last week 2019 presidential election judgment between  Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC), particularly on the academic certificate of President Buhari.

Read Also: ‘North holds the key to Igbo presidency in 2023’

Said Aghanya:“All over the social media network, it has been Igbo at …

How Jonathan aided Buhari’s victory in 2015 – Adoke

How Jonathan aided Buhari’s victory in 2015 – Adoke

September 16, 2019 1:01 am

Former Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr. Mohammed Adoke, has claimed the two-week postponement of the 2015 general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was not done to mar the victory of Muhamadu Buhari as widely held by his supporters.

Adoke said on the contrary, President Goodluck Jonathan stood a better chance of winning his re-election on the first date if INEC had gone ahead to conduct the polls in the face of insecurity.

Adoke served as AGF during the administration of Jonathan between 2011-2015.

He made the revelation in his soon to …

DR Junaid Mohammed, a medical doctor, politician and member of the Northern intelligentsia, speaks on the self-determination quest by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, the xenophobia attacks by South Africans on Nigerians

‘Southeast is landlocked, can’t survive outside Nigeria’

September 15, 2019 2:59 am

Dr Junaid Mohammed, a medical doctor, politician and member of the Northern intelligentsia, speaks on the self-determination quest by the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, the xenophobia attacks by South Africans on Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa, the $9.8 billion judgment debt against Nigeria, 2023 presidential elections and power shift. He also speaks on other contemporary national issues. Excerpts.

What do you think about the xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other foreign nationals in South Africa and the nature of reaction to it by the Federal Government and the people?
This is very unfortunate. The xenophobic attack …

'Nigeria has been under serious bastardization for years'

‘Nigeria has been under serious bastardisation for years’

September 15, 2019 2:34 am

Senator Anthony Agbo represented Ebonyi North Federal Constituency at the 6th Senate on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and was appointed to committees on National Identity Card and Population, Housing, Federal Capital Territory and Drugs Narcotics Anti-Corruption.
During the last governorship election in Ebonyi State, Agbo was the Director-General, Senator Sonni Ogbuoji Campaign Council of the All Progressives Congress, APC.
He was a former Speaker, Commissioner of Finance, as well as Commissioner of Public Utilities. Agbo, who was reputed to be very active in plenary and committee work at the Red Chambers in this encounter with Sunday …

How Jonathan signed himself into trouble in 2015

How Jonathan signed himself into trouble in 2015

September 15, 2019 2:07 am

Sizzling details of some of the behind-the-scene power games during the five years reign of former President Goodluck Jonathan are beginning to surface, one of which was how the former president had already signed himself into trouble with the Fourth Amendment Bill 2015, if not for the last minute intervention by his former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke.

Apart from this, the former president also endured intense pressure from prominent members of the political class, who wanted him to use his office to annex more states ahead of the 2015 general election, using …

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