Voters in Lagos State have been advised to secure their permanent voter’s card, PVC in readiness for the 2015 general elections. The advice was given during a sensitisation campaign by the national orientation agency, NOA in Somolu/Bariga local government area, on November 26. At the programme, which was attended by dignitaries from the local government,…
US Amends Visa Application Process
For Nigerians hoping to visit the United States, the visa application process has been slightly modified. And for visa applicants from the south-south zone, this change is particularly good news. The US has opened a new passport collection centre in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital. In a briefing she held simultaneously with journalists in Abuja…
Jonathan Finally Declares for Presidency
President Goodluck Jonathan has formally declared his intention to run for a second term of office at the 2015 General elections. “After seeking the face of God and quiet reflection with my Family…I Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan, has accepted to present myself for the contest for the 2015 general elections,” Jonathan announced to a cheering…
Why Ex-Militants Are Battling Amaechi
It is not in doubt that governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers State is having a running battle with some ex-militants from the Niger Delta region. And their no love lost relationship dates way back to a period before the Federal Government entered into a general amnesty with the militants. Amaechi was known for his tough…
“The Hand of God is Behind my Re-election” – Fayose
Ayodele Fayose, Ekiti State governor, in his inaugural speech, said the hand of God is behind his reelection. Having welcomed five defectors from the APC, who were also welcomed to the PDP by Adamu Muazu, PDP national chairman, the governor said he has come to serve the people. He said the state will witness peace and…
Fayose Sworn In
The Ekiti State chief judge started the swearing in ceremony first with the deputy governor, Kolapo Olusola, who has taken his oath of office. Ayo Fayose has just taken his oath of office and is now the substantive governor of Ekiti State.
Boko Haram: The Stinging Continues
The Boko Haram insurgents intensify their activities in the North-east, seizing more towns and villages and putting the military and other security agencies on the defensive The list is growing. And if the rate at which the Boko Haram Islamist group is attacking, conquering and acquiring communities in North-eastern Nigeria is not checked, the dreaded…
Consolidating African Democracy
The United States, US, President Barrack Obama’s second visit to the African continent has just come to an end (Sunday July 2). Obama, together with his economic team, rounded off a one-week tour of three countries, which began last Wednesday. Having been to Ghana during his first visit, the president this time visited Senegal, South…
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