I sacrificed my presidential ambition for Buhari –Tinubu

I sacrificed my presidential ambition for Buhari –Tinubu

A former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, on Friday said he sacrificed his presidential ambition for the All Progressives Congress candidate, Gen Muhammadu Buhari.

Tinubu stated this while addressing a crowd of APC supporters at the party’s presidential rally in Lagos.

Obasanjo laid foundation for corruption in Nigeria –Don

Obasanjo laid foundation for corruption in Nigeria –Don

A political scientist and speaker at the 39th public lecture on “Bullet versus Ballot: Interrogating Nigeria’s 4th Republic Electoral’s Consultations,” Prof. Adekunle Amuwo, said former President Olusegun Obasanjo failed Nigeria during his tenure.

The lecture was organised by the Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State.

Boko Haram in 130 villages, towns

Boko Haram in 130 villages, towns

Boko Haram is occupying more than 130 villages and towns in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states, Human Rights Watch said yesterday.

The sect killed an estimated 3,750  last year, the global rights body said.

Court: no troops for elections

Court: no troops for elections

A Federal High Court sitting in Sokoto yesterday ruled that it is unconstitutional for the military to be deployed for election purposes.

Justice Mohammed Rilwan ruled that other than for the purposes of protecting the nation’s territorial integrity, no constitutional provision allows for the deployment of the military for elections.

Lagos stands still for Buhari

Lagos stands still for Buhari

All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday promised to resolve pressing national challenges, including corruption, insecurity and unemployment, if elected as the President in February 14 presidential election.

Residents flee Maiduguri as Boko Haram surrounds city

Residents flee Maiduguri as Boko Haram surrounds city

Residents of Maiduguri are fleeing in droves for fear of an attack by the terror sect,Boko Haram.

An earlier attempt last Sunday was repelled by soldiers.

But with residents whispering yesterday that members of the sect had surrounded the city preparatory to a fresh attempt,hundreds have rushing out of town.

Tompolo: I insist Nigeria ’ll break if Jonathan loses

Tompolo: I insist Nigeria ’ll break if Jonathan loses

FORMER Niger Delta militants seem unrepentant on their widely condemned stand that there will be trouble should President Goodluck Jonathan lose the February 14 election.

Among those who condemned the former militants’ stand is one time Defence Minister Lt.-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma, who said war mongers should be arrested.

‘I confessed to our pastor after every robbery operation’

‘I confessed to our pastor after every robbery operation’

9-year David Chineye was among eight suspected members of a trans-border robbery gang arrested by the Lagos State Police Command last week. The Imo State-born suspect who claimed to be married to a Benin Republic-based Togolese, gave a startling confession on the gang’s operation in Benin and Mali, during an exclusive interview with Crime Guard.

INEC declares 14,000 PVCs missing in Rivers

INEC declares 14,000 PVCs missing in Rivers

About 14,000 Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs have been declared missing by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC in Rivers state.

Lagosians checking their names on the INEC list of permanent voters cards (PVC) around 3 pm. at Sunday Adigun  polling Unit, Alausa, Ikeja yesterday.

APC, Fayose clash over student leaders’ arrest

APC, Fayose clash over student leaders’ arrest

The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has berated Governor Ayodele Fayose for the arrest of students’ leaders who participated in the campaign rally of the party’s presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, in the state on Saturday.

I’ll defend Nigeria’s unity if re-elected – Jonathan

I’ll defend Nigeria’s unity if re-elected – Jonathan 

Jos—President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the task of keeping Nigeria one, despite the security challenges, remained one of his priorities if re-elected on February 14.

Jonathan spoke at the Rwang Pam Township stadium in Jos during a campaign rally, Monday.

Military regains full control of Maiduguri, Konduga

Military regains full control of Maiduguri, Konduga

Abuja — Military authorities said, yesterday, that Nigerian troops were fully in control of Maiduguri and Konduga, the two cities Boko Haram attacked in the early hours of Sunday, noting that the fighting lasted into the early hours of yesterday.

Revealed: How PDP chiefs forged Buhari document

Revealed: How PDP chiefs forged Buhari document

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders seem to be hanging on tenaciously to their puerile stand that All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Gen. Muhammadu Buhari has not come clean on its academic qualifications.

U.S. blocks Israeli arms deal with Nigeria

U.S. blocks Israeli arms deal with Nigeria

Citing human rights abuses and widespread corruption in nixing helicopter sale, the United States has reportedly vetoed a 2014 arms sale of US-made Cobra helicopters by Israel to Nigeria.

INEC disqualifies 7 gov candidates

INEC disqualifies 7 gov candidates

ABUJA—THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate for Ado/Opoku/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in Benue State, Christian Adabah Abah, as winner of the February 14, 2015 general elections.

Suspected ritualists kill teen girls in Ondo

Suspected ritualists kill teen girls in Ondo

Akure—TWO young girls have reportedly been killed in the farm by suspected ritualists at Iju in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The community has subsequently been thrown into mourning, following death of the two girls, identified as Oyinkansola Owoeye and Folasade Bello

Police: Buhari’s head teacher not dead

Police: Buhari’s head teacher not dead

The Katsina Police Command has dispelled rumours of the alleged murder of Malam Ballo Isyaku, head teacher of Government College, Katsina, who released Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s certificate.

The command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Aminu Sadiq, made the denial to reporters in Katsina.

Maiduguri attack: President’s team trapped

Maiduguri attack: President’s team trapped

Journalists, medical team, securitymen among team

53 terrorists, village head, 41 others killed

Brigade Commander injured in Monguno attack

By Kingsley Omonobi, Ben Agande & Ndahi Marama

Abuja—Some security personnel, journalists and the medical team, who accompanied President Goodluck Jonathan on his campaign tour of Maiduguri, Borno State, were still trapped in Maiduguri, yesterday, following attack on the city by the Boko Haram sect.

Terrorism: US ignores Nigeria to work with Chad, Cameroon

Terrorism: US ignores Nigeria to work with Chad, Cameroon

Major rift between the Nigerian and American military authorities have been hampering the fight against Boko Haram militants, which have been carrying out murderous attacks on villages and towns in the North-East, the New York Times reports.

US to Nigeria: Don’t postpone elections

US to Nigeria: Don’t postpone elections

The United States has advised Nigeria against postponing the general elections scheduled for next month.

The US Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry, gave the advice after he met the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, President Goodluck Jonathan and All Progressives Congress   Maj. Gen. Muhamadu Buhari (retd.) in Lagos on Sunday.

We can’t verify results without Buhari’s permission –UK varsity

We can’t verify results without Buhari’s permission –UK varsity

The University Of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), now known as Cambridge Assessment, in response to requests to prove the authenticity of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Major General Muhammadu Buhari’s exam certificate, has said on Friday that it will not be able to do so.

We can’t verify results without Buhari’s permission –UK varsity

We can’t verify results without Buhari’s permission –UK varsity

The University Of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES), now known as Cambridge Assessment, in response to requests to prove the authenticity of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Major General Muhammadu Buhari’s exam certificate, has said on Friday that it will not be able to do so.

Bamidele meets Tinubu, to support Buhari

Bamidele meets Tinubu, to support Buhari

Strong indications emerged on Friday that the governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the last election in Ekiti State, Opeyemi Bamidele, has agreed to work with the leadership of the All Progressives Congress to ensure victory for the party’s presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, in next month election.

I fulfilled my 2011 campaign promises –Jonathan

I fulfilled my 2011 campaign promises –Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan Friday said he had fulfilled the promises he made to Nigerians during his 2011 campaign.

He said this while inaugurating a five-seater air-conditioned passenger inter-city rail transport system that will link Makurdi, Benue State with Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.

BAGA: Chad, Nigeria set for final attack on Boko Haram

BAGA: Chad, Nigeria set for final attack on Boko Haram

Chad, Cameroun, Niger and Nigeria could be attacking Boko Haram the same time in a renewed effort to flush out the insurgents.

Saturday Vanguard gathered that many of the newly acquired weaponry included tanks, long range and more sophisticated rifles, night vision equipment both for artillery and tanks usage as well as aircraft. All will be employed in the attack on Boko Haram. .

…Babangida defends Buhari

…Babangida defends Buhari

Former military President General Ibrahim Babangida yesterday  rose in defence of the APC presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, on the genuineness  of his secondary school  certificate.

Buhari’s certificate: ATTACKS BACKFIRE ON JONATHAN

Buhari’s certificate: ATTACKS BACKFIRE ON JONATHAN

A NUMBER of Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) leaders from the North are at loggerheads with the party’s Presidential Campaign Council over the controversy surrounding  the secondary school certificate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate,General Muhammadu Buhari.

No going back on Feb polls –Jega

No going back on Feb polls –Jega

THE Chairman Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),  Prof Attahiru Jega, has insisted that the 2015 general election will go on as planned.

Jega noted that the commission was working with an election timetable which was issued a year ago and was fully determined to implement thE timetable to the fullest.

Youths attack President’s campaign team in Bauchi

Youths attack President’s campaign team in Bauchi

Angry youths in Bauchi on Thursday twice pelted President Goodluck Jonathan’s campaign team with stones and water sachets.

The broom-wielding youths first blocked the motorcade of the President on Nasarawa Street as it made its   way to the palace of the Emir of Bauchi, where Jonathan and his team were going to pay homage.

Nobody can stop me from visiting Bayelsa –Patience Jonathan

Nobody can stop me from visiting Bayelsa –Patience Jonathan

Wife of the President, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, on Thursday said nobody or group could threaten her if she decided to visit any part of the country.

Buhari’s certificate forged – PDP

Buhari’s certificate forged – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation alleged on Thursday that the school certificate presented by the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), was forged.

…PDP has exhausted its lies, Oshiomhole says

…PDP has exhausted its lies, Oshiomhole says

The Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party has run out of lies having failed to discredit the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), over his academic qualification to contest the February 14 presidential election.

NSA Dasuki under attack over elections shift call

NSA Dasuki under attack over elections shift call

National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were under attack yesterday for proposing a shift of the February 14 and 18 elections.

APC rejects Jonathan administration’s call to postpone elections

APC rejects Jonathan administration’s call to postpone elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC), the Buhari Campaign Council, Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Governors Babatunde Fashola (Lagos) and Aliyu Wamako (Sokoto) all said no to any postponement.

While Fashola and Wamako spoke at campaign rallies in their states, the others responded in separate statements.

Buhari Campaign, Atiku: no to postponement

Buhari Campaign, Atiku: no to postponement

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Buhari Campaign Council have warned the government against postponing the February 14 and 28 elections, saying they should be allowed to go ahead as scheduled.

‘Coward soldiers stalling Boko Haram battle’

‘Coward soldiers stalling Boko Haram battle’

Nigeria’s campaign against Islamist Boko Haram insurgents is being hampered by “cowards” within the armed forces, National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) said yesterday in London.

Boko Haram’s bloody uprising to carve out an Islamic caliphate has taken much of Nigeria’s northeast.

Don’t compare yourselves to Obama, Mandela, Akanbi tells Nigerian political leaders

Don’t compare yourselves to Obama, Mandela, Akanbi tells Nigerian political leaders

Former chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practises and other related offences Commission, Justice Mustapha Akanbi yesterday cautioned Nigerian political leaders to desist from comparing themselves with world leaders on the basis that they have failed short of the sacrifices set by such leaders.

Principal gets death threats for releasing Buhari’s results

Principal gets death threats for releasing Buhari’s results

Barely 24 hours after releasing Gen. Muhammadu Buhari’s 1961 West African School Certificate (WASC) results, the Principal of the Government College, Katsina, Mallam Isyaku Bello, has been receiving death threats.

The source of the threats could not be ascertained last night.

Katsina college releases Buhari’s statement of results

Katsina college releases Buhari’s statement of results

The Government College, Katsina (formerly Provincial Secondary School) on Wednesday released the credentials of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.).

Jonathan, Buhari are infidels, says Shekau

Jonathan, Buhari are infidels, says Shekau

The Boko Haram Islamist sect on Tuesday claimed responsibility for the attack on a multinational military base in Baga, Borno State, during which about 2,000 people were killed on January 3, this year.

Jonathan seeks Sanusi’s support for re-election

Jonathan seeks Sanusi’s support for re-election

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday visited the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, in his palace in a bid to get the traditional ruler’s blessing for his re-election bid.

He was in the city in continuation of the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential campaigns.

North under siege because of Buhari —Gov Lamido

North under siege because of Buhari —Gov Lamido

Dutse — Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State has expressed disgust over what he described as the level of threat some northerners were facing for not supporting the presidential ambition of the former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari, warning that the type of siege mentality being inflicted on the people was the beginning of the failure of the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, at the polls.

Certificate saga: Buhari defends self

Certificate saga: Buhari defends self

LAGOS—THE All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, defended himself over his school certificate saga. This came as his secondary school certificate result emerged, yesterday, when the Katsina State Ministry of Education released a certified statement of result of the presidential candidate’s 1961 school certificate examination.

LASAA orders TAN to remove Jonathan ‘s posters

LASAA orders TAN to remove Jonathan ‘s posters

The Lagos State Signage and Advertising Agency (LASAA) has ordered the Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) and its affiliates to remove illegally deployed campaign adverts of President Goodluck Jonathan in the state.

Alao-Akala: I’ve not collected my PVC

Alao-Akala: I’ve not collected my PVC

Former Oyo State Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala has said he is yet to get his Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC).

Alao-Akala, the Labour Party governorship candidate, told reporters yesterday that not having the card was due to lapses from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

INEC, NYSC to protect corps members during election

INEC, NYSC to protect corps members during election

NATIONAL Youth Service Corps members who would be participating in the 2015 general elections have been assured of their safety during and after the elections.

This assurance has been stressed by both the leadership of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, and the Independent National Electoral Commission

APC, Buhari behind attack on Jonathan in Katsina —PDP

APC, Buhari behind attack on Jonathan in Katsina —PDP

ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and President Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation have accused the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), of allegedly masterminding the attack on President Goodluck Jonathan, Tuesday, in Katsina State and asked the APC and Buhari to call their supporters to order.

UNBELIEVABLE:President promises Zamfara people airport

UNBELIEVABLE:President promises Zamfara people airport

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday promised the people of Zamfara State a befitting airport if he was re-elected during the February 14 presidential election.

He made the promise just as he was conferred with a traditional title of “Garkuwan Manoman” (protector of farmers in Zamfara), by the Emir of Zamfara, Alhaji Muhammadu Kabir.

Oshiomhole accuses Jonathan’s government of fleecing youths in the name of employment

Oshiomhole accuses Jonathan’s government of fleecing youths in the name of employment

Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has condemned the employment policy of the Federal Government, accusing the government of deceit and fleecing unemployed Nigerian youths of over N800 million in the name of employment.

Shekau claims respobility for Baga attack --threatens Jonathan, Buhari,Biya

Shekau claims respobility for Baga attack --threatens Jonathan, Buhari,Biya

Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, has claimed responsibility for the attack on Baga  town  in Borno state which claimed  many lives.

Shekau, who appeared in a 35 minutes video posted on Youtube on Tuesday, threatened President Goodluck Jonathan, General Muhammadu Buhari  all Nigerian governors and presidents of  Niger, Cameroon and Chad.

Nigeria: Security Agents Fire Tear Gas As Thugs Stone President Jonathan's Convoy in Katsina

Nigeria: Security Agents Fire Tear Gas As Thugs Stone President Jonathan's Convoy in Katsina

Security agents attached to President Goodluck Jonathan had a frantic time dispersing a surging crowd of political thugs attempting to attack President Goodluck Jonathan's convoy Tuesday in Katsina.

The broom-wielding thugs pelted Mr. Jonathan's convoy with stones and chanted 'Sai Buhari' as they struggled to get within touching distance of the vehicles.

Buhari pledges to invest in agriculture to fight unemployment

Buhari pledges to invest in agriculture to fight unemployment

The Presidential Candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, pledged to invest in agriculture to tackle unemployment in the country if elected.

He made the promise while addressing supporters at the party’s campaign rally in Dutse.

Huge crowd as Buhari campaigns in Kano

Huge crowd as Buhari campaigns in Kano

HUGE crowd yesterday received All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign team to the Northwest. Kano, the North’s commercial heart and Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, were throbbing with people as APC candidate Gen. Muhammadu Buhari sold his party’s programme.

UN okays force to battle Boko Haram

UN okays force to battle Boko Haram

The United Nations Security Council yesterday demanded that Boko Haram “immediately and unequivocally cease all hostilities and all abuses of human rights and violations”.

In a statement by the President of the Council, the UN accused Boko Haram of carrying out kidnappings, killings, hostage-taking, pillaging, rape, sexual slavery and recruitment of child soldiers since it launched its campaign in 2009.

INEC confirms ownership of ballot boxes intercepted in Ogun

INEC confirms ownership of ballot boxes intercepted in Ogun

The Ogun Police Command says INEC has confirmed its ownership of the ballot boxes that were intercepted by soldiers on the Benin-Sagamu Expressway.

The spokesperson of the command, Mr Muyiwa Adejobi, told newsmen on Tuesday in Abeokuta that soldiers attached to the 35 Artillery Brigade, Abeokuta, on Tuesday intercepted a truck containing 3,600 ballot boxes.