Anyim, Sylva to head Transition Committee

The Federal Government has reeled out a one week programme of activities for the transition process from the Goodluck Jonathan administration to the administration of President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari. This is sequel to a meeting between the parallel Transition Committee and Inauguration Committee that was held in the Presidential Villa.

Plaintiffs withdraw suit challenging Buhari’s eligibility

Plaintiffs in the two of the three pending suits challenging the eligibility of the President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to contest in the March 28, 2015, presidential election have withdrawn the suit. The presiding judge, Justice Adeniyi Ademola, subsequently struck out the matter after the plaintiffs indicated their intention to withdraw the suits on Wednesday.

REVEALED: The real reasons why President Jonathan conceded defeat

THE real reasons President Goodluck Jonathan conceded defeat in the 28 March presidential election even before its result was officially announced have been revealed to Sunday Tribune.

According to an insider who disclosed how the final decision that led to President Jonathan congratulating his opponent and candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari, members of the president's kitchen cabinet and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who were invited to the Presidential Villa, had already read the body language of the president to allow peace to reign.

Save Buhari From Tinubu, Gov. Fayose asks Nigerians

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State has called on Nigerians, especially Northern leaders to save the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari from the former Governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Tinubu and his cabal in the opposition party.

Full text of General Buhari’s speech at Chatham House

Read the full text of the speech delivered last week by the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari, at Chatham House

Permit me to start by thanking Chatham House for the invitation to talk about this important topic at this crucial time. When speaking about Nigeria overseas, I normally prefer to be my country’s public relations and marketing officer, extolling her virtues and hoping to attract investments and tourists. But as we all know, Nigeria is now battling with many challenges, and if I refer to them, I do so only to impress on our friends in the United Kingdom that we are quite aware of our shortcomings and are doing our best to address them.

Osibanjo under oath to step down for Tinubu if APC wins -- FFK

The Director of Media and Publicity of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organisation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) Vice Presidential candidate, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, has sworn an oath to Senator Bola Tinubu that he would step down for him if APC wins the forthcoming election.

Buhari may stand trial at ICC after election -- Fani-Kayode

The Director of Media and Publicity for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organization, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, has stated that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, General Muhammadu Buhari is likely to appear before the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the March 28 presidential elections to defend charges of electoral violence preferred against him by some Dutch lawyers in January.

Shagari marks 90th Birthday, lauds President Jonathan

Past and present leaders of Nigeria converged at the home of Alhaji Shehu Shagari in Sokoto today as the former President marked his 90th birthday. Among those present were President Goodluck Jonathan, former military Heads of State, Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalami Abubakar and Yakubu Gowon. Former military and civilian leader, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and former Head of the Interim National Government of 1993, Earnest Shonekan, were also in attendance.

APC must apologise to Nigerians for lying about Buhari's health -- Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) must apologise for lying to Nigerians on the health status of its presidential candidate, Major General Mohammadu Buhari (rtd), using pictures taken in Transcop Hilton, Abuja and claiming that the pictures were taken in London.

APC hiding Buhari’s health status – Fayose

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has accused the leadership of the All Progressives Congress of covering up the true health status of their presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari. Fayose said the secret trip made on Thursday by the former Head of State to the United Kingdom (UK) en route United States of America (USA) for medical treatment has shown that the APC leaders, especially Senator Bola Tinubu were hiding Buhari’s true health status for their selfish gains.

Oba of Lagos blasts Obasanjo, denies endorsing Buhari

The Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu has again taken a swipe at Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, accusing the ex-President of being the cause of the injustices he now accuses the present administration of. Speaking with journalists at the commissioning of four Nigerian Navy Ships by President Goodluck Johnathan on Thursday in Victoria Island, the monarch stated that Obasanjo is paying for the pains he inflicted on the people of Lagos State while he was in office.

STATE OF THE NATION by Michael Akusu

Thanks be to God for the gift of life that is in us. Today marks a very important day in the history of our great nation and the entire world. For on this day many years back, a patriot was born. A man committed to the progress and advancement of humankind. On such an important anniversary, it is pertinent to address certain national issues.


NIGERIA TODAY
Once again, our beloved nation is at a major crossroad in its history, a time when we go to the polls to elect our representatives in government. Political campaigns so far have been characterized by violence, deceit, calumny and hate speech as has been witnessed in many previous elections. Although in paper many pacts and pledges have been signed by political aspirants promising to promote peace among their supporters and run issue-based campaigns, this has not reflected in the build up to the much anticipated 2015 general election.

Buhari's address to Catholic Bishops

This is the speech delivered by General Mohammadu Buhari during his visit to members of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN):

As our nation approaches perhaps the most crucial election in our history, all true patriots are called to deeper reflection of the basic ingredients that bind the nation together- our common freedom, peace and unity. This reflection is even more relevant in the face of the illegal postponement of the general elections- a feat achieved through various sinister ploys and with the sole aim of avoiding the will and verdict of the people. In all of these, I feel the urgeto communicate some of my personal vision and thoughts to the people of our great country, especially on the question of religion, a sensitive matter for many citizens that has become the most frequently used tool by the ruling party. This affordsme an opportunity to give my response to the ruling party’s false propaganda and lies against my person.

INEC has secret plans to rig election for APC -- FFK

The Director of Media and Publicity for the PDP Presidential Campaign Organization, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof Attahiru Jega, of planning to aid the All Progressives Congress (APC) to rig the 2015 general elections.

Nigeria 2015: Obasanjo endorses Buhari

Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo,  appears to have thrown his weight behind the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhar. Despite being a key member of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Ex-President has made many public utterances in the recent past, condemning the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan.

Any further poll postponement will lead to a coup – Buhari

The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, has warned that any  further postponement of the election scheduled for March 28 by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will result in “a civilian and military coup.”

Onaiyekan condemns row over Buhari’s certificate

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, His Eminence, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has criticised the recent attacks on the presidential candidate All Progressives Congress, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, over his academic certificate and age. In a recent interview with Sahara Reporters, the cleric called on Nigerians to shun “cheap politics” and focus on more important issues that will bring about growth and progress of the nation.

PDP distance self form Fayose's controversial advert on Buhari

Few days after some Nigerian newspapers displayed advertisements sponsored by the Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, warning Northerners not to support General Buhari at the forthcoming elections because he is too old to lead the Nigeria and the country has had enough of state burials, the Peoples Democratic Party has distanced itself from the message noting that it does nor represent the views of the party or its presidential candidate, President Goodluck Jonathan.

Army breaks silence, says "We don’t have original copy of Buhari’s result"

The Nigerian Army denied being in possession of the academic certificates of the All Progressives Congress Presidential candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, following requests by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and a civil rights group for the former Head of State to tender his academic particulars to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Presidential race: IBB endorses Buhari

Few weeks after declaring support for President Goodluck Jonathan, former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, has thrown his weight behind the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, General Muhammadu Buhari, saying the former Head of State is the right man to save the country from its present challenges.