There was no debate about its presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari, who had emerged at a convention held in Lagos in December of 2014. But the party had been held hostage on its choice for the running mate.*
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Gumi made this known in an open letter he wrote the President on Saturday
Consequently, Jonathan has set up a presidential declaration committee headed by a former Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Bello Haliru
THERE is every reason to be apprehensive as the 2015 presidential election approaches.
Ahead of the presidential primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), supporters of a former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari in the South East and South South have expressed their backing for his presidential aspiration.
The venue of the declaration was filled with youths from various support groups
Niger state governor, Dr Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu has described a report alleging that he is sponsoring Aminu Tambuwal and Rotimi Amaechi presidential ticket in the forthcoming 2015 presidential election, as an action aimed at misleading Nigerians.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Wednesday stated that Nigeria is on Auto pilot with no one in charge, adding that armed robbery, kidnappings and human trafficking continue to ravage every nooks and crannies of the country.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will on Wednesday formally declare his presidential ambition on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday said that the media had a crucial role to play in nation building through accurate, objective and timely news reportage.
Despite the catastrophe that happened which got so many people injured in Minna, organisers of the Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN) were seen dancing and celebrating on the podium.
According to the Northern delegates, the draft Constitution as prepared by the Justice Idris Kutigi-led Secretariat of the National Conference was a third term agenda designed primarily to allow President Jonathan and other incumbent elective office holders, whom they alleged as not qualified, to run in 2015, even as they warned that if allowed to sail through, it has the potential of throwing the country into violence and anarchy
Should he decide to contest, the Speaker would be expected to vie on the platform of the All Progressives Congress
The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, John Jonah, stood in for his boss, Seriake Dickson
Speaking Sunday night at the post-convention dinner hosted by President Goodluck Jonathan at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Anenih insisted the time is ripe for the President to declare, adding that preparation towards 2015 must start in earnest
Speaking with State House correspondents, Prof Nwabueze, however, said it is not in doubt that President Jonathan is entitled to second term in office but insisted he should take the path of honour by not running
Sources told The Eagle Online that Abdulkadir’s sack was to serve as a deterrent to others perceived not to be fully loyal to President Goodluck Jonathan
Fielding questions from newsmen at the residence of Dr. Abati, President Jonathan confirmed the visit to former President Obasanjo’s residence, but hastened to add that it was necessary for him to pay homage since the former President was in town
Aliyu denied advocating for only northern candidates to seek the presidency of the country in 2015
Although both governors at different occasions denied rumours of their perceived 2015 ambitions, the absence of Lamido at last Saturday’s reconciliatory meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kaduna, which had Vice President Namadi Sambo in attendance, has further fueled the rumour