Robert Awokuse Ahead of the presidential elections, the Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has charged all presidential candidates to make themselves available for an independent mental scrutiny by medical experts to ascertain their fitness for office. In a statement by it’s spokesperson, Ikenga Ugochinyere, made available to Global Patriot …

By Muhammad Auwal Yola, Jan. 2, 2019 Mr David Babachir, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has said that voters would elect candidates on their personal merit in 2019, unlike in 2015 when they voted “one party all through”. “In 2015, voters were asked to vote APC …

A Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Helicopter was lost in combat while providing close air support to troops of 145 Battalion at Damasak in Northern Borno State. A statement announcing the development, by Ibikunle Daramola, Air Commodore, Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, said that the mission was …

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has assisted victims of the recent fire outbreak that gutted a petrol station, three shops, a commercial bus and two tricycles, among others, along Nike Lake Road by Penoks Junction, Trans Ekulu, Enugu, to ameliorate their pains. Gov. Ugwuanyi who had earlier directed the …

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Vice Presidential Candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has joined other men of goodwill in wishing Nigerians a productive 2019. In his New Year Message sent to media houses, Obi said that as a realist and going by socio-economic indices all over the world, 2019 would be challenging …

Robert Awokuse Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, on Sunday approved the appointment of Mr. Hakeem Olayinka Muri-Okunola as the 21st Head of Service (HOS) in the state. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Mr. Habib Aruna, said Muri-Okunola’s appointment follows the statutory retirement …

By Funmilayo Adeyemi Abuja, Dec. 31, 2018 The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has faulted the appointment of Alhaji Sarafa Ishola, the Baba Adinni of Yoruba as campaign Director General (DG) of Allied People’s Movement (APM), Governor Ibikunle Amosun’s party. NANS made its position known in …

Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has described the death of former President of Nigeria, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, as a national loss with so many lessons and challenges for Nigeria. Obi, representing Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, spoke on Sunday while in Sokoto with former President, …

President Muhammadu Buhari flagged off his Presidential campaign as the All Progressives Congress, APC. candidate for the 2019 general elections, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, last Friday. Here are some pictures from the event that was graced by the who-is –who in the APC. 

 By Dennis Udoma, Uyo Obong Nsima Ekere of Akwa Ibom, Senator John Owan-Eno, Cross River, Great Ovedje Ogburu, Delta and Chief Tonye Cole of Rivers States were among the four All Progressives governorship Candidates presented with flags on Friday as standard bearers of the party in next year’s general elections. …

Manchester (UK), Dec. 30, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) The re-born Paul Pogba scored twice on Sunday as Manchester United beat Bournemouth 4-1 to make it three wins in a row for caretaker boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. It was the second time the France midfielder was scoring since Jose Mourinho’s departure from the …

Robert Awokuse Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has commiserated with the Nigerian military over the death of its troops following recent renewed attacks by the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram. Ooni, who urged that all hands must be on deck in the fight …

By Taiye Baiyerohi Lagos, Dec. 30, 2018 A Nigerian fashion designer, Jane Michael, on Sunday said black undies and clothes were wardrobe essentials because the color conceals nudity regardless of how transparent the clothe might be. Michael disclosed this during the “Style by Zenith” fair with the theme : Revamp …

   By Taiye Baiyerohi Lagos, Dec. 30, 2018 Some exhibitors at the maiden edition of the ongoing Lagos “Style by Zenith” Fair say they have recorded a high-powered sales pitch at the market which has attracted over 200 exhibitors. Excited about the huge sales, the exhibitors commended the organisers of the …

The Ahmed Kawu Heart for Children Initiative (AKHCI) has donated food and other household items to two orphanages in Gombe in the spirit of the Christmas season. The orphanages are Christian New Covenant and Orphanage Foundation (CNECOF) and Da’awah Orphanage Home, all located in Tumfure, in the outskirts of Gombe …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Gubernatorial candidate for the 2019 elections in Gombe State, Senator Usman Bayero Nafada has called on Christians to use this special period of Christmas to spread and share love for an enduring society. Senator Nafada, currently representing Gombe North, made the call in a release …

Elites and some stakeholders from Gombe North Senatorial District have decried the poor state of education of the area and called for the reopening of all boarding secondary schools closed on account of Boko Haram insurgency over four years ago. Speaking during a press briefing on the state of the …

By Johnson Eyiangho Maiduguri, Dec. 29, 2018 The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Abayomi Olanisakin, accompanied by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Abubakar Sadique and Chief of Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Ibot-Ette Ibas, on Saturday paid operational visit to the Theatre Command in Maiduguri. They were as usual …

By Abdullahi Isah.  Maiduguri The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. General  Tukur Buratai has confirmed that Baga town is still under the control of the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole, as against the insinuations that the town has been occupied by Boko Haram insurgents. While fielding questions at a …

 The President General of apex Igbo organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nnia Nwodo has again charged Ndigbo to look out only for candidates with sincere restructuring agenda and caste their votes for them. Chief Nwodo told Ndigbo compromising intellectuals and traditional rulers in Obollo -Etiti, Udenu Local Government Area …

Turin (Italy), Dec. 29, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday scored a brace, with the second goal a contentious penalty kick, to give Juventus a dramatic 2-1 win over Sampdoria. Sampdoria also had a stoppage-time equaliser chalked off following a long Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review in Serie A. Riccardo …

By Peter Amine Jos, Dec. 29, 2018 Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau on Saturday, signed N16.6 billion Supplementary Appropriation Bill into law. The supplementary bill is for the 2018 fiscal year  ending Dec. 31, 2018. Lalong, in his remarks, commended the State House of Assembly for ensuring that the appropriation …

Liverpool (UK), Dec. 29, 2018 (Reuters/NAN) Roberto Firmino struck a hat-trick as rampaging Liverpool opened up a nine-point lead at the top of the English Premier League after crushing Arsenal 5-1 at Anfield on Saturday. Arsenal stunned the home crowd by taking the lead in the 11th minute with Ainsley …

Enugu, Dec. 29, 2018 The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested a seven-man suspected notorious armed robbery gang disturbing the peace of Enugu within one month. The state’s Police Public Relations Officer [PPRO], SP Ebere Amaraizu, said in a statement on Saturday in Enugu that the suspects were arrested …