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The Presidency, Tuesday, countered the claim that President Goodluck was desperate for power in 2015. It said the president had no plans to postpone the 2015 general elections as earlier claimed by the All Progressives Congress, APC. Reacting to the speculations in Abuja on Tuesday, Senior Special Adviser to President Jonathan on public affairs, Dr. Doyin Okupe, described the claim …

THE influence of money in the contest was vividly captured by the chairman of the Plateau State chapter of the party, Hon. Latep Dabang who promised that all the state’s delegates will vote for Atiku Abubakar because of the financial support he has always rendered to the party. “No Plateau delegate will vote for anybody apart from Atiku.” The other …

Ahead of the presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Transportation has urged motorists to ply alternative routes in order to avoid traffick gridlock. The primary is holding at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere. A statement by Commissioner for Transportation, Kayode Opeifa, said vehicular movement in particular is expected to be …

Benin, Edo, Nigeria – By Ola Airenakho Following his unexpected defeat at the Edo North Senatorial District primaries of the All Progressive Congress last Sunday, the Secretary to the state government, Prof. Julius Ihonvbere resigned his appointment yesterday. Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Peter Okiria has accepted his resignation. The …

The stage is set for the presidential aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress,APC, who are upbeat about clinching the party’s ticket in an exercise that is poised to define how far the party would go in the 2015 presidential elections. Failure is not an option. Hopes are high. Optimism is the word and all is set now …

Benin, Edo, Nigeria – By Oladipo Airenakho Hon. Samson Osagie, an APC Member representing Edo, Orhionmwon/ Uhunmwode Federal constituency in the House of Representatives has been declared winner of his party’s Edo South Senatorial District primary election held at the Samuel Osaigbovo Ogbemudia stadium today. The Lawmaker, currently minority whip at the House of Representatives walloped his opponents, having polled …

Senator Ayogu Eze has clinched the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship ticket in Enugu State. Ayogu was elected in a peaceful election conducted at the Filbon Hotel, Enugu, though another parallel election was on-going. A total number of 672 delegates were accredited for the election. Eleven votes were declared invalid. Ayogu polled 526 votes, defeating his closest rival, Mr. Chinedu …

By Alltimepost.com Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State says he misses the spiritual guidance and intercessions of his late wife Mrs. Clara Oshiomhole, which according to him were instrumental in building the family and making him a more compassionate person. At a Memorial Mass held in her honor on Sunday at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Iyamoh, Uzairue, Etsako West Local …

An Abuja High Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, has restrained former President Olusegun Obasanjo from proceeding with plans to publish or have someone publish on his behalf, a new autobiography entitled ‘My Watch.” Justice Valentine Ashi made the order following an ex-parte application filed before him by a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the South-West, Mr. …

APC, Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso says President Goodluck Jonathan is incapable of tackling the problems of insecurity and corruption. He spoke at the weekend at a fund raising dinner held in pursuit of his presidential ambition where about N2 billion was raised. Friends, family members, political associates, well wishers and many other Nigerians graced the fund raising ceremony at Sheraton Hotel …