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Atiku warns that executive order banning 50 individuals from foreign travel will lead to capital flight

FORMER vice president and Peoples democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has joined the growing list of those criticising the government's recent travel ban on 50 individuals saying it could lead to capital flight and a loss of investment.

 

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Ezekwesili challenges Buhari to five presidential debates lasting 20 hours so he can defend his record

FORMER education minister and Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) presidential candidate Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili has challenged President Muhammadu Buhari to 20 hours of political debate during which he should defend his record in office.

 

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Fayose weeps as he leave Ado Ekiti and heads to Abuja where PDP honour him with send off banquet

EKITI State governor Ayo Fayose broke down in tears and wept as he left Government house in Ado Ekiti for the last time yesterday after attending a thanksgiving service and departed for Abuja where he was feted by leaders of his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

 

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Goodluck tells Igbo leaders Atiku does not need their approval to pick his running mate

FORMER president Dr Goodluck Jonathan has lashed out at some Igbo leaders for refusing to endorse Peter Obi as the vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) saying Alhaji Atiku Abubakar did not need their endorsement before picking a running mate.

 

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One person dies as Tambuwal's motorcade is attacked in Sokoto as PDP and APC thugs clash

SOKOTO State governor Aminu Tambuwal recently survived an attack by armed thugs after his motorcade was set upon by hoodlums in an assault that led to the death of one person following the clash between the attackers and the security forces.

 

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Okonjo-Iweala dismisses report in which she pledged her support for Buhari as a total forgery

FORMER finance minister Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has dismissed a well-circulated report in which she was quoted as having declared her support for President Muhammadu Buhari as a forgery put together by desperate people.

 

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PDP warns that Buhari's executive order banning 50 citizens from travelling is tantamount to fascism

NIGERIA'S main opposition the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned that the recent decision by the government to ban 50 individuals from travelling abroad is a political move that can only be described as full blown fascism aimed at stifling opponents.

 

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Eagles begin preparations for second leg against Libya after fortuitous 4-0 victory in Uyo

NIGERIA'S Super Eagles are to begin training for their return leg against Libya on Tuesday tomorrow as the second game of the double header against the Mediterranean Knights  is due in Tunis after the first leg ended with a 4-0 victory in Uyo last night.

 

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Southeast governors objected to choice of Obi to get back at Wike who promised to deal with them after PDP convention

GOVERNORS from across the southeast geo-political zone are apparently unhappy with the emergence of Peter Obi as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vice presidential candidate because of the apparent contempt shown to them by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State.

 

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EU and British Council train 20 Adamawa policemen on how to deal with rape and gender-based violence

EUROPEAN Union (EU) and British Council experts have helped train 20 policemen in Adamawa State on modern day techniques to combat rape and gender-based violence in response to the growing cases of the crime across the state.

 

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