Before the now historical June 12, 1993 presidential election, Nigerians had patiently looked forward to the time the military government that made an incursion into the political space of the country via a coup de tat of December 1983 would leave power and the return of democracy to the country. The events that led to […]
Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, disclosed that concerns about the poor economy and worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria dominated Thursday’s marathon meeting of eminent Nigerians in Abuja. The meeting, which was held behind closed doors, was convened under the auspices of theInterfaithInitiativesforPeace. Saturday Telegraph learnt that the meeting was convened presumably to discuss […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared the commitment of the party and President Muhammadu Buhari-led government to ensuring progressive reforms, including electoral reform and fulfilling of its promises to Nigeria. The party stated these in its message felicitating with President Buhari, the people of Nigeria and the APC family on the historic occasion of […]
…says Nigeria, Twitter need each other The upper chamber of the National Assembly yesterday said that the approval of borrowing requests from the executive arm of the government was meant to facilitate the development of roads, rails, bridges and other critical infrastructure that could stimulate rapid economic growth in Nigeria. = President of the Senate, […]
As Nigeria celebrates 22 years of democracy, notable clerics; Archbishop Emeritus, Abuja Catholic Diocese, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, Achbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, Ignatius Kaigama, and President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, have said that Nigeria’s democracy is seriously deficient and that it operates only in name. Onaiyekan, Kaigama and Ayokunle, […]
…as Abiodun donates equipment to police The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, yesterday vowed to ruthlessly deal with the criminals who are fermenting trouble across the country. Baba gave the pledge while taking delivery of security vehicles and equipment donated to the Nigeria Police by the Ogun State government. The equipment donated […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will win the 2023 general elections and continue to be in power for as long as necessary. The President gave this assurance yesterday at an exclusive interview aired by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). According to him, the ruling party had conducted registration […]
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Kalu, has called on the political class to demonstrate and uphold the tenets of democracy in all endeavours. Commending the President Muhammadu Buhariled Federal Government for its concerted efforts in repositioning the country, Kalu stressed that the President has built critical infrastructure […]
The Industrial Training Fund (ITF) said it would soon begin mass production of android smart phone for Nigeria market and later for export. Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of ITF, Sir Joseph Ari, who disclosed this in Abuja said plans were afoot to mass produce madein – Nigeria Android phone. President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday was formally […]
Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has advised Nigerians not to lose the lessons of the June 12, 1993 election, though it was a dark chapter in Nigeria’s chequered political history. Atiku in a statement, said although the annulment of MKO Abiola’s election was a major setback, his consolation was that it made Nigerians more […]