Aregbesola: PDP seeking cheap publicity, says Aide

Semiu Okanlawon, media aide to Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun state has described a statement by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state as a way of seeking “cheap publicity”.

Pres. Jonathan sacks Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, Appoints Arase as Acting IG

Former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi sentenced to 20 years in Prison

An Egyptian criminal court in Cairo, Egypt's capital has sentenced former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to 20 years in prison over the killing of protesters in 2012. The former President's supporters attacked opposition protesters outside the presidential palace in December 2012, sparking clashes that killed at least 10 people.

Photo:Gov Fashola hold Prayer Session To Thank God for His success in Office

Governor Fashola will be leaving office next month, May 29 and to thank God for his success in office the Governor held a prayer session on Saturday, 18^th of April, to thank him for a glorious performance.

PDP NWC never received any amount For presidential campaign. - Olisa Metuh

PDP press statement...

“All those I have offended should forgive me for the sake of the masses and orphan - Fayose

We don’t know exactly who Governor Ayo Fayose is directing his plea to, may be the APC lawmakers who are bent on impeaching him, or his numerous enemies in the political world. But the Governor yesterday at a special prayer session organised for him by the Ansar-udeen Mosque, Atikankan in Ado-Ekiti to celebrate his recent electoral victory at the Supreme Court, pleaded with the opposition and others he calls his enemies to please spare their sword and let peace reign in Ekiti. Continue below to read what Mr Fayose said.

“If they say someone has enemies, I’m number one in the world. But God has been merciful and has been helping me to overcome my challenges.

Chibok girls kidnapped to present GEJ's govt as incompetent- Doyin Okupe

Below is what the presidential Spokesperson shared this morning on his Facebook page...

One of the reasons the Chibok girls were kidnapped was to present Jonathan's administration as incompetent and hold it to ransom against 2015 elections.

UK Taxpayers face huge bill to recover profits from £50m fraudster (James Ibori)

Here's a report I found on Standard UK. UK Taxpayers are blaming former Delta state governor James Ibori for a huge new bill. Find the report below...

PDP Chief, Ogbulafor Explains Why He Visited APC’s National Secretariat

Vincent Ogbulafor, a former National Chairman of PDP today quietly visited the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress in Abuja where he had a private meeting with John Oyegun, which lasted for 45mins.

Deiziani did not support APC - Bukola Saraki

Press statement from the office of Sen. Bukola Saraki

Gov Mimiko Plans To Eliminate Me, Dep. Gov. Tells Sahara Reporters

                                                             Deputy Governor
The Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Ali Olanusi who defected to APC leaving Governor Mimiko at PDP, has accused the Governor of planning to eliminate him. Olanusi said this exclusively to Sahara Reporters.

It was also gathered that some thugs were arrested yesterday at the Government House for attacking the Dep. Governor. Police were called in and the thugs were whisked away, but were released in no time on the order of Governor Mimiko, Sahara Reporters states. Read the full report below.

Sule Lamido Of Jigawa Will Be Leaving N11bn Debt For Incoming Government & He Regrets it

Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State yesterday has disclosed he would be leaving N11 billion liability to the incoming government on May 29 and he regrets it. Lamido made this known while assenting to the state’s 2015 Appropriation Bill in Dutse.

Rivers APC ready To go Court over Wike's victory

Rivers State APC chapter has said they have put everything in place and now heading to the court to challenge the Victory of PDP’s governorship candidate, Chief Nyesom Wike in the last election, who INEC declared winner. According to a statement released by the chairman of Rivers APC Chapter, Davies Ikanya, the party’s mandate was stolen by the Peoples Democratic Party, in connivance with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the police. Below is part of the statement released by the party chairman.

Kashamu, Adebutu, Absent As INEC Presents Certificate Of Return To Winners

The senator-elect in Ogun East, Prince Buruji Kashamu was absent at the presentation of certificate of returns to the newly elected federal lawmakers and the governor.

I will prefer to be called the wife of the president of Nigeria than the First Lady of Nigeria" - Aisha Buhari

Speaking in a recent interview published by Tribune, incoming First lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari said the glory associated with the office of the First Lady, in her opinion, died with former First Lady, Mrs Maryam Babangida.

‘PDP Will Not Insult The In-Coming President’ - Olisa Metuh

PDP press statement. Read below...

Two Husband divorce their Wives for voting APC in the last Election

Two women in Kaduna State incurred the wrath of their husbands for choosing to vote for candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the last general elections.

Photos: Gov Shettima of Borno state receive certificate of return from INEC

Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno state pictured receiving his certificate of return from INEC officials today April 16th. Governor Shettima was re-elected for a 2nd term in the last governorship election. More photos after the cut...

Deadly disease hits Ondo, residents wake up blind, die within a few hours

Residents of Irele township in Ondo state have been hit by a deadly diseases. According to reports, the victims wake up blind, with a terrible headache and die within a few hours. At least 15 people who contracted the disease are feared dead.

Ex-militants among newly elected lawmakers in Rivers Assembly

 

Some of the dreaded Niger Delta militants, who accepted the Federal Government’s Amnesty, have been elected into the Rivers State House of Assembly, PREMIUM TIMES can authoritatively report.
The late President Musa Yar’Adua had in 2009 signed a Proclamation granting Amnesty to Niger Delta militants, who agreed to lay down their arms and embrace peace.