Celebrate in your homes, police warn APC supporters

The Plateau State Police Command has called on supporters of the All Progressives Congress celebrating the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the Saturday’s election to restrict their celebrations to their homes.

Saraki has been buried politically, says Oshiomhole

Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Senate President Bukola Saraki’s loss shows that he has been buried politically.

New Music : I Don Blow – By Magpee Pillion (Audio + Video)

United Arab Emirates-based talented act “Magpee” repping “DatDubaiboi Entertainment” comes through with his first single of the year and its official video tagged “I Don Blow”.

Jonathan paid the money I’m being prosecuted for – Olisa Metuh

A former publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, insisted on Tuesday that the N400m he was being prosecuted for before the Federal High Court in Abuja was paid to him by a former President, Goodluck Jonathan.

Peter Obi accuses INEC of disenfranchising eight million South-East voters

The vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Peter Obi, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission of disenfranchising over eight million eligible voters in the South-East during the  February 23 presidential election.

INEC replies PDP, says no basis for rejection of collated results

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has said that there was no basis for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to reject the results of last Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections across the country.

Ifeanyi Ubah wins Anambra South Senatorial Ticket

The chairman of Capital Oil and Gas, Ifeanyi Ubah, has won the Anambra South Senatorial ticket on the platform of the Young Progressive Party (YPP) polling 87,081 votes.

Ekweremadu Wins Fifth Senate Seat

The deputy president of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has been declared the winner of his Enugu West Senatorial District for the fifth consecutive time.

Atiku Loses His Polling Unit To Buhari

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has lost his own polling unit to President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

PDP wins Osinbajo’s polling unit

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won the election for all positions at the polling unit of the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo.

Police uncover bomb in Delta

The police in  Delta State  say  they have  uncovered  an improvised explosive device (bomb) along the Ughelli/Patani road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.

Tinubu denies links with card reader contractor

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has denied the claim of his links with Act Technologies Limited, said to be a contractor to the Independent National Electoral Commission.

I won’t resign, says INEC Chairman Yakubu

The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has said he has no reason to resign from office.

Vote buying: Buhari says ‘huge dollars’ in circulation

President Muhammadu Buhari says there is a huge amount of foreign currency flooding the country intended to influence the outcome of the general election beginning on Saturday.

Woman caught dumping lover’s corpse in Ogun bush

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 45-year-old woman, Aderonke Ayinde, for allegedly dumping the corpse of her lover, Asimiu Abiodun, in the bush.

Presidential poll: FG orders immediate payment of February salary

The federal government has directed the immediate payment of February salaries to enable workers wishing to travel for Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections do so without much difficulties.

Another APC chairman shot dead

The All Progressives Congress ward chairman of Logara/Umuohiagu, Ngor Okpala council area of Imo State, Ifeanyi Ozoemema, has been shot dead. He was killed on Tuesday night by yet-unidentifed assailants.

FG declares Friday public holiday, excludes bankers

The federal government of Nigeria has declared Friday, February 22, 2019, as a public holiday, in preparation for the February 23 presidential and parliamentary elections.

Finally, Customs detain four officers over civilian friend’s killing

The Nigeria Customs Service has said that four members of the patrol team involved in the killing of their civilian ‘friend’, Godwin Onoja, have been detained.

FG protests inhuman treatment of Nigerians, as Ghana deports 723

Michael Abikoye, Nigerian high commissioner to Ghana, has protested the “inhuman treatment” of Nigerians by the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS).

Election Postponement: Aero, Arik slash fares to encourage voters

Nigerian carriers, Aero Contractors and Arik Air, have introduced promo fares to help Nigerians who wish to travel to go and vote during the 2019 General Elections.

Jonathan speaks on elections postponement

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Monday tasked Nigerians to embrace peace and shun violence ahead of the rescheduled general elections.

Man shoots five colleagues dead after being sacked

A man shot dead five of his co-workers after he was sacked from his job of of 15 years on Friday.

No plan to remove INEC Chairman - Buhari

There is no plan to remove Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman Mahmood Yakubu over the abrupt postponement of the general elections, the Presidency said yesterday.

Buhari returns to Abuja, says ‘I’m disappointed’

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his disappointment with the postponement of elections and has decided to return to Abuja from his home town, Daura, where he had gone to vote.

Naira stays strong despite election odds

The naira has in over 18 months remained stable at both the official and parallel markets despite several odds facing it ahead of the 2019 general elections, President, Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON), Alhaji (Dr.) Aminu Gwadabe has said.

Why INEC postponed general elections by one week – Prof. Yakubu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed this year’s general elections by one week.

Election: Police order restriction of vehicular movement nationwide on Saturday

The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has ordered restriction of vehicular movement from 6am to 6pm on Saturday.

The presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 16.

Election: We’ll retire Atiku from politics on Saturday – Tinubu

A national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, said on Thursday in Lagos that the APC would send the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar, into retirement on Saturday for the good of Nigeria.

Two staff arraigned for allegedly stealing N38m from Living Faith Church

The police in Ogun state, on Wednesday, arraigned two staff members of the Living Faith Church, Canaanland in Ota, Afolabi Samuel, 46, and Blessing Kolawole, 39, in an Ota Magistrates’ Court in Ogun for allegedly stealing N38 million.

Elections: Electorate can use any finger to vote – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that voters can use any finger to cast their votes in the forthcoming general elections.

APC responsible for burnt INEC offices – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Tuesday, accused the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC of burning the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, offices in various parts of the country.

Fire guts another INEC facility

Barely four days to the Presidential and National Assembly elections, two containers housing Smart Card Readers were on Tuesday gutted by fire at INEC headquarters in Awka, Anambra.

Security operatives shield Buhari as violence breaks out at APC rally

Security operatives shielded President Muhammadu Buhari during an outbreak of violence at the presidential rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun state on Monday.

RCCG evangelist allegedly steals girlfriend’s car, sells to friend

A 41-year-old evangelist, Olajide Olawale, has been apprehended for allegedly stealing his lover’s vehicle and selling it to his friend in Abuja.

Fire outbreak: INEC loses 8,966 PVCs, 380 voting cubicles, 755 ballot boxes

The Independent National Electoral Commission has expressed concern over the two fire incidents in its offices in less than one week which led to the destruction of 8,966 Permanent  Voters Cards.

Woman arrested in church while dedicating stolen child – Police

The police in Enugu State have arrested a 55 years old woman, Edith Ewulu, for allegedly buying a five years old child stolen from her parents.

Premium Times learnt that the woman, who resides in Enugu State, bought the baby from one Chioma who claimed to be operating a social home in Abia State.

Buhari says his govt’s duty is to jail looters

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Saturday, maintained that the duty of his administration was to imprison those who had looted the nation’s treasury.

Python Dance 3: Nigerian Army explains alleged Aba shooting

The Nigerian Army has debunked a report that troops of Egwu Eke III, also known as Operation Python Dance 3, shot or wounded persons in Aba, Abia.

I’m still in the presidential race, says Donald Duke

A former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, has said he is still the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party despite Thursday’s endorsement of President Muhammadu Buhari by the party’s National Executive Committee.

Drama as hoodlums strip corps members naked

Two female members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Ebonyi State have become the latest victims of the pants-forrituals menace ravaging sections of the country.

Five die at Buhari’s campaign in Taraba

No fewer than five persons died on Thursday during a stampede at the Jolly Nyame Stadium in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital during the presidential rally of the All Progressives Congress.

Naira remains stable in parallel market

The Naira yesterday appreciated to 361.72 per dollar in the Investors and Exporters (I&E) window.

Three arrested for forcing pepper into woman’s private parts

Three persons have been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command in connection with a video in which one Miss Favour Ada was stripped and tortured for alleged theft.

I deserve to be reelected — Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Ondo state said that he deserved to be re-elected to complete the good work his government embarked upon.

PDP threatens to pull out of peace accord

Nigeria’s main opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has threatened to pull out of the peace accord signed by the party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar ahead of the general elections.

Naira sustains gain at parallel market

The Naira on Tuesday’s closed at N363.19 to the dollar at the investors window, just as market turnover stood at 441.38 million dollars.

Obasanjo is worse than Abacha, says Oshiomhole

Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo is a worse dictator than Sani Abacha, ex-military head of state.

Veteran Nigerian actress dies of heart attack

Veteran Nigerian actress, Funmilayo Ogunsola popularly called "Ijewuru" and one of the wives of the late "I show Pepper" has died.

Opposition lobbying countries to discredit presidential election outcome — FG

The Federal Government has alleged that members of the opposition have started lobbying foreign countries to discredit the outcome of the February 16 presidential election, if President Muhammadu Buhari wins.