POLITICS: Troubled Petroleum Minister, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke Denies Seeking Asylum in any Country

Petroleum Minister, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, has denied seeking asylum in any part of the world, as widely reported. New York-based online news platform Sahara Reporters, citing the Business Council for Africa (BCA), said that the minister had been rejected by six countries in her search for asylum ahead of an imminent probe by incoming president Muhammadu Buhari.

“Given her reputation, it comes as no surprise to learn that 6 countries

2015 ELECTIONS: Oyo State PDP Governorship Candidate Removes Transformer Donated To Community Because He Lost

It was a shock find for the Sabo community in Ibadan, Oyo State capital in the early hours of Sunday as they woke up in the morning only to see a Transformer donated to the community few days ago by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Senator Teslim Folarin, being carted away by some aides of the former Senate Leader.

2015 ELECTION: INEC --» SAYS: "We Don't Have The Power To Cancel Rivers And Akwa Ibom Results" - «

The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it has no power to cancel the results of the governorship and state Houses of Assembly elections in Rivers and Akwa Ibom states. It made this known to The PUNCH a few hours after the European Union Election Observation Mission to Nigeria on Monday called for a probe of the “severe problems” that characterised the polls in the two states. The Chief Press Secretary to the INEC chairman, Kayode Idowu,

POLITICS: Buhari Will Reduce Petrol (Fuel) Price To N40 Per Litre - David-West

Former Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Prof. Tamunoemi David-West has excited Nigerians with an assertion about how much the pump price of petrol will be during the regime of Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s president-elect. According to David-West, petrol price will drop sharply from the current N87 to about N40 per litre. “The president-elect, Gen. Mohammed Buhari,
will reduce the fuel pump price to N40 per litre.“I want to assure you that by the time he takes over, petrol will be dispensed at N40 per litre. This is possible and he has the credibility to make it work,” he told Vanguard in a telephone interview.

2015 ELECTIONS: Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi Kisses Daughter Deeply In Celebration Of His Re-election

                                                  

Oyo first daughter Abisola Kola-Daisi, shared a photo of herself planting a victory kiss on her father's lips. Governor Abiola Ajimobi was re-elected governor of Oyo state. She wrote: “The victory kiss. ‘No matter the condition of the jungle, he will not eat grass; it is not Pride, it is who he is’ Abiola Ajimobi I am truly proud of your historic Victory. My Love for you knows no bounds.

CHIBOK 1YEAR ANNIVERSARY: BUHARI Stutters: SAYS “I Can't Promise My Government Will Find Missing Chibok Girls”

President-elect, Gen Muhammadu Buhari says his incoming government cannot promise the return of missing Chibok girls but that they would do everything within their power to secure their return. He said this in a statement he released today April 13th to commemorate one year of the girls' abduction. The statement below... Today is a time to reflect on the pain and suffering of the victims, their friends and families. Our thoughts and prayers, and that of the whole Nigerian Nation, are with you today. I want to assure all of them, and particularly the parents, that when my new Administration takes office at the end of May,

POLITICS: Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose Rejoices as Court Upholds His Election Victory

                                                        

Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose has released a statement to celebrate his victory after the Supreme Court final judgement turned out in his favour. The Governor in the statement appreciated the support he got from his people, saying that the final judgment today shows that the people are ‘unequivocal about their choices’. DAILY POST recalls that a Supreme

2015 ELECTIONS: Heavy Fear as James Ibori's Daughter Wins Delta State House of Assembly Seat

                                                    

The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Erhiatake ibori, daughter of former governor of Delta State, Chief James ibori, winner of the Ethiope West Constituency seat in Delta State. Erhiatake, who contested for the seat under the platform of the PDP was declared winner by INEC after she polled a total of 32,700 votes, compared to the 1,429 recorded by her closest rival- Edirin Ajueshi Ejidiran of the All Progressives Congress (APC).