Governor Rabi’u Kwankwaso of Kano State , Saturday, presented the staff of office to the 14th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II. Sanusi was appointed the 14th Emir of Kano on June 8, 2014 after the death of , Alhaji Ado Bayero, on June 6, 2014. At the ceremony held at the newly constructed Coronation Hall at the Government …
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Coalition of Concerned Nigerians, a social-human rights group based in Jos on Saturday staged protest at INEC headquarters Abuja demanding that the elections be held as scheduled on Feb. 14 and 28. The protesters carried placards with various inscriptions condemning plan to shift the polls. Some of the inscriptions read: `No to election postponement,’ `INEC Commissioners: Nigerians are watching,’ `We …
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that in spite of the commendable and patriot decision by the National Council of State that the 2015 general elections must go on as scheduled, proponents of election shift have not given up on their desperation to scuttle the elections. In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, …
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A South-East group, Njiko Igbo Forum (NIF), on Saturday slammed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC over what it called shabby preparations ahead of the general elections. The group in statement signed by its President, Rev. Okechukwu Obioha said Jega and all the members of the electoral commission should “hide their faces in shame and apologize to Nigerians for their …
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President Goodluck Jonathan, Friday night made a surprise visit to the monthly prayer meeting of the Redeemed Christian Church of God at the Redemption camp, Ogun State. President Jonathan, who received a warm welcome by the worshippers was invited to the podium around 9.30pm by one of the senior pastors in the church, Pastor Aboaba. President Jonathan thanked the worshippers …
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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Edo State chapter has been thrown into crisis following the alleged diversion of the sum of N1.5 billion donated to the youths during the presidential rally in the State. It was gathered that barely 48 hours after President Goodluck Jonathan visited Benin City for the rally, angry youths of the party staged a protest at …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has decided to postpone the February 14 presidential and legislative elections by six weeks. According to an Associated Press (AP) report, this development is to enable multinational force time, to secure Boko Haram threatened areas in North East Nigeria. An official told AP that millions would have been disenfranchised if the polls were conducted …
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Against the argument on whether the Presidential and general elections should hold this month or not as fixed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the Presidency said yesterday that there was nothing special or fantastic about this month for an election. According to the Presidency, 2003, 2007 and 2011 elections were held in April,. They said that they were …
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Barely 24 hours after the Independent National Electoral Commission,INEC, told the nation that it was ready for the February 14, 2015 presidential election, the commission has again said that it would brief the nation today on whether or not the the polls would hold as originally scheduled. This was as indications emerged last night that the INEC might have come …
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By Amaani Lyle DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON – An annual presidential proclamation and Department of Defense memorandum urges the services to highlight the contributions and sacrifices of black soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen in recognition of African American History Month. Clarence Johnson, director of the Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity, reflected on current and …
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