NNPC has started refunding unremitted $1.48bn –Alison-Madueke

The Minister of Petroleum Resources Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, on Wednesday disclosed that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has started refunding the $1.48bn unremitted fund into the Federation Account as recommended by an audit firm, PriceWaterHouse Coopers.

In a decades Chile volcano erupts for the first time

Southern Chile’s Calbuco volcano erupted for the first time in nearly half a century, spewing a giant funnel of ash 10 kilometers (six miles) into the sky and prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency.

Guinea jails 11 for life over anti-Ebola officials killing

A court in Conakry, Guinea, on Wednesday sentenced 11 men to life imprisonment for killing eight members of an anti-Ebola team in the South-Eastern village

FG recants, says Jonathan will hand over May 29

The Federal Government on Wednesday changed its mind on the earlier plan for President Goodluck Jonathan to formally hand over power to the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on May 28 as against the May 29 Democracy Day.

Jonathan denies spending N2 trillion on election campaign

President Goodluck Jonathan has denied spending N2 trillion to for electioneering campaigns for his Peoples Democratic Party in the recently concluded general elections.

A repeat of history, INEC declares Imo governorship election inconclusive

The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the governorship election in Imo state inconclusive.

As Nigerians and the international community continue to praise President Goodluck Jonathan for conceding defeat to his main challenger, Muhammadu Buhari, in the March 28 presidential election, 

CBN to publish names of ‘chronic’ bank debtors …to slash debit cardholders’ spending overseas

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday expressed deep concerns about the growing amount of Non-Performing Loans in the books of Deposit Money Banks and said it would publish the names of chronic debtors.

Nanny demands N15m for kidnapped Lagos children

A nanny, Mary Akinloye, who allegedly kidnapped three kids in the Surulere area of Lagos State has demanded N15m from the victim’s parents.

Oronto Douglas, Jonathan’s aide, dies of cancer at 49

The Special Adviser on Research, Documentation and Strategy to President Goodluck Jonathan, Oronto Douglas, is dead.

Nigeria First Lady wants INEC to rig Rivers’ poll –Amaechi

AHEAD of the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections, the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has accused the wife of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, of pressurising the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to rig the governorship election in the state.

Ekiti APC lawmakers letter to CJ: Raise panel to probe Fayose

Ekiti monarchs urge peace

The state Council of Traditional Rulers has also advised Fayose and the APC lawmakers to sheathe their swords for peace to be restored in the state.

Ekiti APC lawmakers to CJ: Raise panel to probe Fayose

The 19 All Progressives Congress members of   the Ekiti State House of Assembly have written to the state Chief Judge, Justice Ayodeji Daramola, asking him to set up a panel to investigate the allegations contained in their impeachment notice to Governor Ayodele Fayose.

PDP workers begin strike over unpaid salaries

Things appear to be working in the wrong direction for the Peoples Democratic Party as cleaners working at its national headquarters in Abuja have embarked on indefinite strike over unpaid salaries.

IG redeploys AIGs, CPs for gov poll

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba, has deployed Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to supervise the April 11 governorship election in some states of the federation.

INEC accuses gov of anti-card reader stance

The Independent National Electoral Commission has accused a governor from the North-Central geo-political zone of working against the use of card readers for Saturday elections.

Mimiko recalls sacked council workers, waives promotion exams

The Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Mimiko, has reinstated about 1,000 local government workers his government sacked last year.

Akpabio denies APC use of stadium

The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, has refused the All Progressives Congress the use of Uyo Township Stadium for the hosting of President-elect, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).

Push APC into Atlantic Ocean, Agbaje tells Igbo

The Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has urged Igbo across the state to push the All Progressives Congress ‘into the lagoon’ by voting for him on Saturday.

No deal without ‘immediate’ sanctions relief – Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader has stopped short of giving his endorsement to the framework nuclear deal struck last week between Tehran and world powers, while the country’s elected leader warned separately that his country would not sign a final deal unless economic sanctions were lifted immediately.

Eze Ndi Igbo in Lagos appeals for ‘spirit of unity’ between Igbos, Yorubas

The Eze Ndi Igbo in Lagos, Nwabueze Ohazulike, has called on Igbo residents in the state to remain calm and go out on Saturday to exercise their civic responsibilities without fear of intimidation.

APC, Tinubu apologise to Igbo

AS controversy rages over the hate-speech of Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its national leader, Senator Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, apologised to Igbo.

Okonjo-Iweala listed among 50 greatest world leaders

Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been named one of the world’s 50 greatest leaders by the American magazine, Fortune.

PDP vows to take more states Saturday

The Peoples Democratic Party has said it is poised to win more states on Saturday despite losing the presidential election, as its governorship and House of Assembly candidates are very popular and widely accepted in their respective states and constituencies.

Buhari condoles Jonathan over Oronto Douglas

Nigeria Elected-President, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), has commiserated with President Goodluck Jonathan over the demise of his Special Adviser on Strategy and Documentation, Oronto Douglas.

Stop harassing members of my govt, Jonathan warns

PRESIDENT Goodluck Jonathan has spoken out against harassment of members of his administration, following the electoral defeat suffered by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded presidential election.

APC taunts Fayose, says seeking relief from a judiciary he assaulted laughable

The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has reacted to the ruling of the Federal High Court rejecting Governor Ayodele Fayose’s request to stop the House of Assembly from going ahead with the impeachment proceedings against him, saying it is 

How voting PDP candidates on Saturday can save Nigeria’s democracy — PDP Youth Leader

The Peoples Democratic Party has appealed to Nigerians to elect its governorship and state assemblies elections candidates in Saturday’s elections.

In a statement Thursday, the party’s National Youth Leader, Abdullahi MaiBasira, said by voting PDP candidates, Nigerians would be helping in saving and deepening the country’s democracy.

Mr. MaiBasira said, “In the ensuing transition, the Peoples Democratic Party has a role in it – one of safeguarding and deepening democracy in Nigeria and providing a more credible alternative

“On March 28, Nigerians expressed their preferred choice for the leadership of the country. And for the first time in the history of Nigerian democracy, a sitting President conceded an election and congratulated the incoming President of Nigeria.

“Our party has also done same. We should be proud of this legacy. This is the greatest triumph of democracy that has set the basis for future transitions in Nigeria. History will forever remain kind to President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for his efforts and commitment to the transformation of Nigeria and deepening of her democracy.

“Now, on April 11, about 48 hours from today, we shall again line up to exercise our democratic franchise. As youths within the PDP, we have seen and heard of series of defections of our members from across states and regions especially since after March 28. We have observed the changing phase of our democracy, as it relates to our party in the face of an impending transition. We shall not be deterred in our quest, commitment and believe that democracy is all about power to the people and our party believes in it

“Yet, we relish the achievements of our state administrators from Jigawa to Gombe, Akwa Ibom to Katsina.

“As young people, we also see the hope that the aspirations of Umar Nasko in Niger and Ramalan Yero in Kaduna could lead us. Despite our loss on March 28, one of our finest and leading young voices, Tony Nwolu made it in Lagos to the House of Representatives, representing Oshodi / Isolo federal constituency.

“We are fully aware and committed to the aspirations of Ambassador Bala Aboki in Kano and Onofiok Luke in Akwa Ibom amongst several others. These are the great possibilities that our party represents.

“We may have lost the polls some 12 days ago but the future of our party and our role in the nation’s democracy will be ours to rebuild and reorganize. For us to achieve and realize our future, on behalf of all the youth structures of our party, I enjoin us to go out enmasse on April 11 to vote for and mobilize for the PDP.

“We are a generation of people with consistency, party loyalty honour and perseverance. These now will be our hallmarks.

“We shall weather the storm, press home and engage in all efforts aimed towards rebuilding this truly national party post 29th May 2015.”

Buhari thanks EU, US for role in Nigeria’s elections

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, has commended Italy and other members of the European Union (EU) for standing by Nigeria in the challenging period before and during the ongoing elections.

Impeachment: Ekiti lawmakers direct Chief Judge to probe Fayose

Ekiti State lawmakers have directed the state Chief Judge to immediately set up a committee to investigate Governor Ayodele Fayose, inching closer to impeaching the governor.

Boko Haram kills 20 in ​​​Borno town

​Suspected ​Boko Haram​ militants​, on Thursday, killed at least 20 people in an attack on a remote village near Askira Uba, Borno State.

Survivors said the insurgents stormed Dile village at 2 a.m. in several vehicles, burning houses and killing anybody ​in​ sight.

APC “sad” over South East’s loss of Senate President, Speaker; to zone slots soon

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Oyegun, has said the party leadership has slated a crucial meeting to decide the power sharing formula after Saturday’s governorship and house of assembly polls.

INEC insists on Card Readers for Saturday’s governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday announced that Card Readers would be used for Saturday’s governorship and houses of assembly elections across the country.

Oba of Lagos should apologise to Igbo people ‘without delay’ – Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has told the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu, to apologise to the Igbo people in Lagos “without delay” over his controversial statement.

CNPP hails INEC on retention of card reader for Saturday’s polls

The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission for insisting on the use of the Card Reader for the April 11 gubernatorial and House of Assembly elections.

Oba Akiolu’s threat to Igbos “unacceptable” – Fani-Kayode

The Director of Media and Publicity of the People’s Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has described as ominous and unacceptable the threat by the Oba of Lagos against the Igbos in Lagos.

Jonathan In Secret Meeting With Buhari

Nigeria’s President-elect, General Muhammad Buhari (Rtd.), has met behind closed doors with President Goodluck Jonathan.

Obiano Rejects NASS Election Result

The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has condemned the results of the National Assembly election, saying it was hijacked at the collation stage by elements of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) extraction.

Court Stops Ogun Labour Party Governorship Candidate From Contesting

Few days to the governorship election in Nigeria, an Ogun State High Court, has nullified the nomination of Mr Bolaji Sunmola, as the Labour Party’s candidate.

Former IGP, MD Yusuf, Dies At 85

Alhaji Muhammadu Dikko Yusuf, the Katsina-born former inspector-general of police, is dead. He died at 85 years.

Buhari Will Surely Change Nigeria – Nda-Isaiah

The chairman of the LEADERSHIP Group and former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Sam Nda-Isaiah, has said that the president-elect, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, will certainly bring the change the country urgently desire.

Polls: EU Observers Submit Preliminary Report To Jonathan

European Union (EU) observers yesterday submitted a preliminary report of their election monitoring to President Goodluck Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

WORLD congratulates Jonathan, Buhari and Nigeria

Nigeria has shown commitment to democracy – Obama

The United States president Barack Obama has said the last few days have shown the world the strength of Nigeria’s commitment to democratic principles by coming out en masse and sometimes waiting all day to cast their votes.

In a statement made available to LEADERSHIP yesterday, Obama commended President Goodluck Jonathan and the president-elect, Gen, Muhammadu Buhari for their public commitments to non-violence throughout the campaign.

Obama said, ‘’President Jonathan has placed his country’s interests first by conceding the election and congratulating President-elect Buhari on his victory.

Jonathan Has Nothing To Fear Under My Govt – Buhari

President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday gave assurance to the incumbent, President Goodluck Jonathan, that he would do him no harm when he (Buhari) assumes office next month.

Again, Fulani Militia Attacks Suswam’s Village, Kills 30

Another fresh heinous attack by gunmen believed to be Fulani militia was carried out in Governor Gabriel Suswam’s village, in which no fewer than 30 persons were killed.

I’ll Not Accept Tenure Renewal – Jega

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, has declared that he would not serve another term as boss of the electoral body when his first tenure expires in June, even if he is asked.

Ex-NMA President Wants President-Elect To Tackle Medical Tourism

A former president of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Dr Osahon Enabulele, on 2nd April, 2015 has advised the President-elect, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, to tackle medical tourism so as to reduce capital flight in the country.

ELECTION: APC SWEEPS SENATE

The All Progressives Congress, APC, apart from winning the presidential election conducted last Saturday, seems to be coasting home to victory as the various results for the election into the National Assembly are being announced.

APC gains majority status in Senate with 64 seats

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was previously in the majority with 68 seats but now has 45 while the Labour Party (LP) has one.

FULL TEXT: Statement By President Goodluck Jonathan After Announcement Of Presidential Election Results

Fellow Nigerians,
I thank you all for turning out en-masse for the March 28 General Elections.
I promised the country free and fair elections. I have kept my word.

List Of Senatorial Candidates For The 36 States And FCT

INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION CANDIDATES FOR SENATORIAL ELECTION 2015.
STATE CONSTITUENCY & CODE NAME OF CANDIDATE, SEX, PARTY, AGE, AND QUALIFICATION

China blasts Google security move as ‘unacceptable'

A Chinese cyberspace bureau on Thursday denounced Google for deciding not to recognise the agency’s authority after a Beijing-linked security breach, calling the US Internet giant’s action “unacceptable and unintelligible”.

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday declared the candidate  of the All Progressives Congress, Muhammadu Buhari, winner of Saturday’s presidential election.

APC will be magnanimous in victory, lead by example — Governor Amaechi

 The Rivers State Governor and Director General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation, Rotimi Ameachi, on Tuesday said his party would be magnanimous in victory.

Nigerians have made history ​by electing Buhari — APC

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Lai Mohammed, on Tuesday said Nigerians ha​ve ​made history through the ballot box​ in electing Muhammadu Buhari president.
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