I did not sack Ambode – Fashola

The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has denied stories making the rounds that he dismissed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, from the state’s civil service for financial impropriety. 

Ambode was the state’s Accountant General before leaving the civil service.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state had said Ambode was sacked by Fashola for financial impropriety but Fashola denied the allegation, saying it was part of the desperate attempts by the PDP to win Saturday’s governorship election.
Fashola made the denial in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr. Hakeem Bello, on Saturday.

No Regrets Campaigning For Jonathan – Nollywood Actors

Finally, the presidential election has come and gone with some people in celebration mood while some others went home sulking and licking their wounds.

The people who may likely be saddened with the development are certainly Nollywood actors because most of them massively supported President Goodluck Jonathan in his second term bid.

Politician's body found in canal prior to standing trial for rape

The body of the late politician who went missing after hours he learnt he was to stand trial for rape has been found in a canal.

60-year old Steve Stevaert's bike and coat had been earlier found by the side of the Albert canal prompting police to comb the canal and eventually finding his body.

I’ll Lead Massive Campaign Against APC – Bode George

The leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Chief Bode George, says the loss his party suffered in the presidential election has strengthened his resolve to ensure victory for his party in Lagos.

He, therefore, said that he would strategise and lead a massive campaign against the All Progressives Congress, which has been in power in Lagos for the past 16 years.

No Politician Paid Me a Dime To Vote - Wizkid

Nigerians have most times requested for a credible, free and fair elections in the country whenever they go to the polls to elect their leaders.

In the build up to the 2015 presidential election, politicians have used different means to woo the electorates to vote for them. In the 2014 governorship poll in Ekiti State, a new terminology was coined, ‘stomach infrastructure’.

Maitama Sule Warns Buhari: Don't Govern By Fear or Force

Nigeria’ former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Alhaji Maitama-Sule, has congratulated President-Elect, General Buhari.

He has also called on Buhari to be fair to all and should be mindful of governing by force or fear, stating that the world could no longer be govern by intimidation.

Soldiers Surround Ex Gombe State Governor, Senator Danjuma Goje's House

Soldiers have surrounded the Kashere, Gombe home of former Gombe State governor, Senator Danjuma Goje, in an alleged bid to effect “orders from above” to arrest him.

Goje, who spoke to some Senate correspondents in a phone chat from the sieged house said he could not understand why they were after him when there was no incidence of violence or any related matter.

Ondo State Deputy Governor Dumps PDP for APC

Ondo state deputy governor Alhaji Alli Olanusi has decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state.

It would be recalled that Olanusi, 71, and the governor, Olusegun Mimiko defected to the PDP from Labour Party only last year but since their defection there’s been rancour between the existing PDP leaders in the state and Mimiko.

I did not steal Jonathan's Dollars - PDP Secretary who was beaten black & Blue

The South West Zonal Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Pegba Otemolu has denied the allegation  that he had diverted the fund meant for coordinators of President Goodluck Jonathan campaign organisation in the state.

Otemolu who was beaten blue Black in Abeokuta, last week, during a seminar organised for 746 coordinators of Jonathan’s re-election bid in the state ,recounting his ordeal in the hands of angry party members, saying he only escaped death by the whiskers .

Amaechi’s Deputy, Tele Ikuru concludes plans to join PDP

The chances of the All Progressives Congress, APC, of winning the forthcoming 2015 general elections in Rivers state may have become slimmer with the latest development in the state, as reports reaching DAILY POST indicates that the deputy governor of the state, Engr. Tele Renner Ikuru have concluded plans to dump the party for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

According sources in the state capital, Port Harcourt, Gov. Rotimi Amaechi deputy may have fallen for the overtures from the PDP to wreck APC and Amaechi chances at the elections in the state.

President Jonathan Begged Me Thrice To Dump APC – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has revealed how President Goodluck Jonathan repeatedly appealed to him to dump the All Progressives Congress, APC, and return to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party.

Atiku said the president pleaded with him three times, once during a surprise midnight visit to his house.

Why I am not visible in Buhari’s campaign – Atiku Abubakar

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has explained why he has not been attending the campaigns of the All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Gen.Muhammadu Buhari.

Atiku, in an interview with BBC Hausa, in the early hours of Friday, said he had not been invited to the APC presidential campaign rallies.

Ivory Coast's 'Iron Lady' Gbagbo jailed for 20 years

A court in Ivory Coast on Tuesday sentenced former first lady Simone Gbagbo to a 20-year prison term on charges of “undermining state security” during post-election violence in 2010-2011 that left nearly 3,000 dead. 

The wife of former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo was also accused of “disturbing public order” and “organising armed gangs” after her husband and his supporters rejected results of the December 2010 presidential elections showing rival Alassane Ouattara had won the contest.

Atiku Under Pressure To Dump APC As Jonathan Woos Him

Eighteen days to the presidential election some chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have put former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under intense pressure to dump the All Progressives Congress (APC) and back the re-election bid of President Goodluck Jonathan.

Also, Atiku’s supporters, who feel shortchanged in APC are urging him to throw his weight behind the President, since he did not realise his ambition of being the standard bearer of the opposition party.

Photo : Govs Fashola & Okorocha pull each other's ears in playful embrace

APC Governors Rochas Okorocha of Imo state and Babatunde Fashola of Lagos state  pull each other's ears in playful embrace.

Jega Will Go, Heavens Won't Fall - Fayose

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has described outbursts of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the possible removal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Prof Attahiru Jega as "mere comedy," saying; "President Goodluck Jonathan can sack Jega if he wishes and if he does, heavens will not fall."
The governor, who said the APC should stop acting as if Nigeria belongs to the party, added that;

Buhari Will Have To Beg Fela For Jailing Him—Yeni Kuti

After reports claimed Afro-beat singer, Seun Kuti urged Nigerians not to vote for presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari, his running mate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, paid a courtesy visit to one of the Kutis.

But Femi Kuti disclosed that the visit was not to convince him to join the APC or support them, but that his discussion with the erudite lawyer was about the future of Nigeria. The musician said he is not partisan.

“Buhari failed to tell UK audience he loves Boko Haram” – Fani-Kayode

Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, spokesman of President Goodluck Jonathan campaign organisation, has stated that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muhammadu Buhari, failed to inform his audience in the United Kingdom how much he loved dreaded sect, Boko Haram.

Buhari on Thursday at Chatham House in London, assured that he would restore Nigeria’s lost glory, if elected.

Duncan Mighty Blasts Buhari, Supporters Online

Port Harcourt based artiste, Duncan Mighty whose wife just graduated from a bible school took to his IG page few minutes ago to blast APC’s presidential candidate and his supporters. this is bloody oo, this is epic blasting! Read what he said below; 

Mark my words, Buhari will never be Nigeria president - Fayose

kiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has said that the hope of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to seize power in Nigeria, using Major General Mohammadu Buhari (rtd) will be dashed saying; "Buhari will never be Nigeria president again."

The governor also challenged Buhari to swear by the Holy Quran that he did not visit hospital in the United Kingdom last week.