The principle stated above is a salutary one, but its application is necessarily limited by inevitable exceptions. We take, first, the power given by section 89(1)(c) of the Constitution to […]
Author: Olu Badmus
INEC, NOA, others move against voided votes
With less than one month to this year’s general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has challenged political parties and other stakeholders to avoid actions that could thwart the […]
Points for concern and action, by Olusegun Obasanjo
I am concerned as a democrat who believes that with faithful and diligent practice of democracy, we can get over most of our political problems and move steadfastly and surefootedly […]
Five gubernatorial candidates, APC members join forces to stop Abubakar in Bauchi State
Governorship candidates of five opposition political parties in Bauchi State have formed a coalition to stop Governor Mohammad Abubakar’s re-election on March 2. This is coming barely one week after […]
Peoples Trust challenges APC, PDP to fresh debate
Following their failure to participate in the presidential debate organised by Nigeria Election Debate Group (NEDG) and Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria (BON), the presidential candidate of Peoples Trust (PT), also […]
Communities give conditions to candidates for their votes
In a bid to commit candidates for elective offices to amelioration their plight, the people of Amano-Mbaugwu communities in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State have flaunted their voting strength, […]
Buhari’s supporters in South West have selfish motives, Ekiti PDP replies APC
he Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State says those supporting President Muhammadu Buhari in the southwest are only doing so for selfish interests. Director of Media and Publicity of […]
National Assembly commends amnesty programme for new strides
Chairman, Senate Committee on Niger Delta, Senator Peter Nwaoboshi at the weekend commended the Presidential Amnesty Programme for the new strides in the programme. He said the Senate was proud […]
PDP holds fence-mending rally in Owerri
• As Ekweremadu Denies Rift The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has denied speculations that there is crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the zone. Ekweremadu was reacting […]
2019 Presidency: What candidates’ policy documents say they will do – Part 2
With the presence of more political parties presenting as alternatives to the dominant All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)… The post 2019 Presidency: What candidates’ policy […]