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  In Nigeria, most leaders often present themselves as the Greek philosopher kings of ancient times. They brandish themselves as all-knowing, and untouchables. They are people who cannot be counseled, and most times elevate themselves in magisterial eminence, cast in the shades of the likes of King Pharaoh. Outside their personal interest, nothing else obsessesContinue reading “Buratai As Troops “Man Friday” By David Onmeje”

The Joint Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (JACCSON) has alerted the international community to plans by former president Olusegun Obasanjo to truncate Nigeria’s nascent democracy. In a letter signed by its National Convener,  Musa Omede to the US, Britain and EU obtained by our correspondent on Wednesday, the group said it has uncoveredContinue reading “CSOs alert US, EU on Obasanjo’s plans to truncate Nigeria’s Democracy —Wants a travel ban imposed on him”

The President of the Senate in the Third Republic, Senator Ameh Ebute, has revealed how the Nigerian military has been able to tackle the lingering crisis between herders and farmers in the country. Ebute specifically noted that military has been able to curtail the nagging crises between the two groups.Speaking at a Roundtable with MPsContinue reading “Herdsmen/farmers clashes: How Nigerian military decisively tackled crises – Former Senate President tells British Parliament”

The Gubernatorial Candidate of ACCORD Party in Ogun State, Pastor (Sir) Tope Tokoya has raised alarm that some people are already using his candidacy as trade. Tokoya Stated this through a press release below:  ACCORDACCORD partySTT CAMPAIGN OFFICE: Abeokuta –Lagos Road, Ita-oshin, Abeokuta, Ogun state. Tel: 07039004015 PRESS RELEASE A01.2019 ACCORD GUBERNATORIAL TICKET IS NOTContinue reading “Ogun 2019: ACCORD Guber Candidate says he didn’t step down for anybody”

The Leader and Founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Ejigbo Lagos, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has proven to the the whole  world once again that his calling is from God and his prophecies aren’t just a guesswork but stated he doesn’t celebrate when his bad prophecies comes to past.  Primate Ayodele disclosed this with NewsExtra onlineContinue reading “Prophecy Confirmation : I don’t celebrate my prophecies when it comes to past – Primate Ayodele”

A file photo of INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, addressing reporters in December 2018.  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the voting procedures for the general elections. The electoral made the announcement on Thursday in an article entitled ‘How To Vote’ published on its website. With 36 days to the polls, INEC highlightedContinue reading “INEC Announces Voting Procedures For General Elections”

Gov. Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun Joke Adeleye/Abeokuta Six members of the Ogun State Executive Council have resigned their appointments to pursue various elective positions in the forthcoming general elections. Commissioner for Urban and Physical Planning, Mrs. Ronke Sokefun, also resigned to resume her position as Chairman, Board of Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC). Also, theContinue reading “2019: Six commissioners resign from Gov Amosun’s cabinet”

Nigeria’s electoral commission,  INEC TODAY represented by the Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu presents to all political parties in the country the National Register of Voters. The database is for the 2019 General Elections in Nigeria starting from 16th Feb for the Presidency and 2nd March 2019 for Governorship. The official total number of registered votersContinue reading “INEC presents list of registered voters to parties”

The Dapo Biodun Campaign Organisation (DACO), has raised alarm over what it described as “planned  smear campaign and violent attack against the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Dapo Abiodun.” In a media release made available to journalists on Sunday, the Spokesperson to Prince Dapo Abiodun, Hon. Remmy Hazzan, alleged that thereContinue reading “DAPO ABIODUN RAISES ALARM OVER PLANNED ATTACK”

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) under the leadership of His Eminence, Rev. Dr. Samson Olasupo A. Ayokunle, has declared 10 January, 2019 as a National Day of Prayers for peaceful, free, fair and credible election and freedom for Leah Sharibu and others in the captivity of the Boko Haram terrorists.  The prayer meeting isContinue reading “2019 POLL: CAN DECLARES 10 JANUARY AS A NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYERS”