Nigeria may remain world's poverty capital, says Emir of Kano

The Emir of  Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi II, has said that if proactive steps are not taken, Nigeria may still remain the poverty capital of the world for many years to come.

The former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said this after his induction as an honorary member of the Sigma Club of the University of Ibadan (UI) at the weekend.  He said that unless the country’s leaders get their priorities right and address critical issues that affect human development, many countries of the world would leave Nigeria behind.

He said:

#Wawu: ''PDP will do everything possible to take over in 2019'' - Governor Wike

Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike, says PDP will do everything possible to ensure they take over power from APC come 2019.

Governor Wike who is a chieftain of the party, said this after a closed-door meeting with the party’s presidential flag-bearer, Atiku Abubakar, shortly after the presidential primaries which held in Port Harcourt, the state capital yesterday Sunday, October 7th.

BREAKING | 2019: Atiku Makes History as he Emerges as PDP Presidential Candidate

Against all odds, former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, GCON on Sunday emerged presidential candidate of the leading opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a historic presidential primary held in the oil rich city of Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.

This would be the first time Atiku is winning the PDP presidential ticket and flying the banner of the party as a presidential candidate.

Atiku polled 1,532 votes to defeat his closest rival, Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal who polled 693 votes.

AHHHH!!! Sen.Shehu Sani Loses his APC Senatorial Seat???

Fresh reports have emerged that Senator Shehu Sani (Kaduna Central), yesterday  lost the primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC).  

According to reports, he lost the party’s ticket to the Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai on Political Affairs, Malam Uba Sani.  

#Issokay: Obanikoro wins the APC ticket for the House of Rep

The son of former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, has won the APC ticket for the House of Representatives Eti-Osa constituency.

Ibrahim Babajide Obanikoro won the primaries which held in Lagos on Thursday, October 4th.

Recall that Musiliu Obanikoro defected from the PDP in November last year and joined APC

#Wawu: Madam Oby Ready to join the Presidential Race... Is it not too Late??

A former Vice President of the World Bank for Africa, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has formally declared her intention to run for the office of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Ezekwesili made the declaration in a statement titled, ‘Why I am running for the Office of President’ and exclusively obtained by Punch.

She promised to announce her political party of choice on Sunday (today), vowing to build an army of patriots willing to pull down the stronghold, “that is, the two failed dominant political parties in Nigeria – the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).”

#BREAKING: First Lady Planning to Decamp as she Criticizes APC

Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Sunday condemned the irregularities that marred the primaries of the ruling All Progressives Party (APC), across the nation, taking a swipe at the party’s National Chairman Comrade Adams Oshiomole under whose watch the primaries were conducted.

Taking to her official and verified Twitter handle, Mrs. Buhari said;

What Would You Call This???

Donald Duke wins SDP presidential ticket against Prof Jerry Gana

Former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, has emerged as Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2019 general election.  

He polled 812 votes to defeat his close rival, former Minister of Information, Prof. Jerry Gana, who polled 611 votes at the party’s National Convention held at Old Parade Ground, Abuja.  

It's All Politics! Ambode and Sanwo-olu Seen Chatting Together

These are the first photos of Governor Ambode of Lagos State and Babajide Sanwo-Olu who emerged APC's governorship candidate for Lagos during the week,

Both men met and had a chat at the on-going APC National convention holding in Abuja.

See more photos below...