President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday accused elderly Nigerians of troubling the country as a result of their utterances and behaviours. He said young Nigerians have continually brought glory to the nation and particularly berated old politicians in the country, who he said cause trouble by constantly quarrelling and abusing one another. “Young people are involved…
South West Will Vote Jonathan in 2015 —Mimiko
Olusegun Mimiko, Ondo State governor, has said that voters in the South West are prepared to vote for President Goodluck Jonathan, and would not be moved by what he described as the propaganda of the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, to discredit the present government. The governor made this known while speaking with State House…
Why Indians Fast to Death
Fasting is a common religious practice in several cultures across the world, but few are as committed and deadly as the Santhara, a sacrificial fasting practiced by Jains in India. Each year, up to 500 followers of Jainism in India starve themselves to death practicing Santhara. As the process takes place, dozens of people gather…
Thierry Henry Retires From Football
Thierry Henry, ex- French international and former Arsenal striker has announced his retirement from football. While stressing that he has been fortunate to have an amazing career, Henry said he would be joining a line-up of football experts that includes Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jamie Redknapp and Graeme Souness at Sky Sports to provide quality…
Abuja Court Refuses to Stop Tambuwal
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, December 15, rejected an ex-parte application seeking to stop Aminu Tambuwal from continuing to function as Speaker of the House of Representatives. The applicant, a member of the House of Representatives and a member of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, Abiodun Akinlade, had prayed the court to stop…
We Are Yet to Pick A Running Mate
The All Progressive Congress, APC has assured that its choice of a Presidential running mate for General Muhammadu Buhari, its flagbearer for the 2015 Presidential elections would be picked within the context of the best democratic standards. The party stated this in a statement it issued in Lagos Sunday and signed by Lai Mohammed, APC’s…
ICC Orders Ivory Coast To Hand Over Gbagbo’s Wife
Judges at the International Criminal Court, ICC, have ordered Ivory Coast to hand over wife of former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo, Simone Gbagbo, who is accused of crimes against humanity. “After a thorough assessment the Chamber concluded that the Cote d’Ivoire domestic authorities were not taking tangible, concrete and progressive steps aimed at ascertaining whether…
Buhari Wins APC Presidential Ticket
Mohammadu Buhari, retired general and former head of state, has emerged the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC for the 2015 Presidential elections. Buhari was declared winner of the election held in Lagos after polling 3,430 votes to defeat all the other contestants in the keenly contested election. Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President…
President Jonathan’s Acceptance Speech at PDP 2014 National Convention
His Excellency, President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR On His Victory at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2014 National Convention Eagle Square, Abuja Wednesday 10th – Thursday 11th December 2014 PROTOCOLS Mr Chairman, our dear delegates, today is another great day in the history of our great Party; The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and indeed in the history…
Ogun Launches Book on Amosun’s Achievements
The Ogun State government on Thursday, December 11, launched a book chronicling the achievements of Ibikunle Amosun, the state governor in the last three years. The book, titled ‘Ogun State: The Golden Years,’ was launched and publicly presented at the DLK Events Centre, Abiola way, Abeokuta, Ogun State. The book, which was put together by…
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