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*summons labour leaders to Aso Rock *We have to consult labour organs first–Ayuba ABUJA – The Federal Government Thursday summoned leadership of the organised labour to the Presidential Villa, Abuja to know what led to the ongoing warning strike that paralysed socio-economic activities in different parts of the country. The Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari said that …

Two Nigerian jets have crashed in Katampe area of Abuja, residents have said. The Nigerian Air Force has also confirmed the crashes. ”I wish to confirm an air incident involving 2 Nigerian Air Force aircraft taking part in the rehearsals for the 58th Independence Day Celebrations. Thankfully no lives were lost. Details will be communicated later,” the air force spokesperson, …

All Progressives Congress (APC), members in Daura, Kasina State, have turned out in large numbers to vote in the ongoing presidential primary election, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. Daura is the home town of President Muhammadu Buhari, the sole candidate of the APC for the presidential polls scheduled to hold in February 2019. NAN reports that the party …

Plateau State Police Command has said that many people were killed on Thursday by unknown gunmen around Rukuba Road area of Jos North Local Government Area of the state. Tyope Terna, the state police spokesperson, confirmed the incident in a press statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES on Friday. “On the 27/09/2018 being Thursday at about 2205hrs, the Plateau State Police …

The Independent National Electoral Commissions (INEC) declaration of victory for candidate of ruling APC, Gboyega Oyetola, in Osun governorship election has been rejected by Sen. Ademola Adeleke, of PDP. Adeleke, in a statement in Osogbo by his campaign organisation’s spokesperson, Mr Olawale Rasheed, said he would seek legal redress. Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, the APC candidate defeated Adeleke with 482 votes …

Governorship candidate of the All. Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola has won the Osun State governorship election by scoring 255505 votes to defeat his main rival, Senator Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who scored 255023 votes. The Social Democratic Party, SDP, candidate, Senator Iyiola Omisore scored 128053. Declaring the result at the INEC office in Osogbo …

…Says Buhari may not handover if he loses in 2019   Osun Election – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Thursday rose from an emergency meeting with a call on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to declare its candidate in the September 22, 2018 governorship election in Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke winner of the election. Describing Thursday’s re-run election …

Five ministers in the federal cabinet signified intention to seek the governorship ticket of their party, APC. This was confirmed in the official list of aspirants released by the party Thursday evening. Of the five, three were cleared by the screening committee put in place by the party while two others were not successful. The three cleared are Usani, the …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has blocked two ministers from being governorship candidates in their states. The Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, and that of Communication, Adebayo Shittu, were disqualified by the screening committee of the APC. Ms Alhassan seeks to govern Taraba on the APC platform while Mr Shittu seeks to govern Oyo State. Although no reason was …

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he believes that with hard work, commitment, and a disposition to compromise and necessary sacrifices, peace is achievable in the Middle East as well. On behalf of the Government and people of Nigeria, I congratulate you, Madam President, on your well-deserved election as President of the 73rd General Assembly. As you embark on your …