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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru THE Presidency, Friday, denied the allegation that one of the commissioners of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Hajiya Amina Zakari is a niece to President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that she does not share any family relationship with the President A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu explained that for the fact that an inter-marriage occurred in their extended families does not translate to blood relationship. The statement read, “In another mendacious press release, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has continued their baseless accusations regarding Hajiya Amina Zakari, a commissioner in the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) accusing her of partiality and casting doubts about her integrity as an electoral commissioner. “In their desperation, they forget that it was the PDP government that appointed her in the first place and they keep lying, as they have been

It was reported that the INEC and ASUU held a meeting today to discuss about the on going strike and the 2019 Elections. After the meeting, INEC announced via their Twitter handle that the ASUU has agreed to partake in the 2019 Elections.

According to report reaching TVC news (Journalists Hangout), it has been confirmed that Sen Melaye has been taken to an unknown hospital after leaving the force headquarters few mins ago (5pm of 4th January) . The reporter who was on site when the senator was eventually arrested attested to the fact the the Outspoken senator looks pale, weak and sick. We wish him speedy recovery while we monitor the event. We however urge the authorities to thread with caution and grant Dino the necessary attention needed. https://twitter.com/MisterRedefined/status/1081237810617765888?s=19 Source TVC Jounalist Hangout. Melaye Taken To Police Hospital In Abuja For Medical Attention The Nigerian Police Force has confirmed that Dino Melaye is in its custody. According to the Force, Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West district in the National Assembly, has been taken to the Police Hospital in Abuja for medical treatment. A statement by Acting DCP Jimoh Moshood, Force Public Relations Offic

Jordan's Professional Unions Association will place the Israeli flag on the ground, to be walked upon by those coming and going, at every entrance of its offices, the Israeli newspaper, Haaretz, reported. The decision, Haaretz said, came in response to a complaint Israel submitted to Jordan's foreign ministry last week when Jordan's Information Minister Jumana Ghunaimat was pictured stepping on the Israeli flag at the engineers' union building in the capital, Amman. Israel described the photo as an "act of disrespect" and summoned the Jordanian envoy to Israel, Mohammed Hmeid, for "clarifications". Majed Qatarneh, spokesperson for Jordan's foreign ministry, responded last Sunday by saying the issue was being handled through "diplomatic channels" and that it was a private building. Union officials said the flag was affixed to the floor of the building's entrance for several years to protest against Israel's occupation of the

The new US House of Representatives, which is now controlled by Democrats, has approved legislation to end a two-week partial government shutdown without funding President Donald Trump's proposed wall along the border with Mexico. The lower chamber on Thursday - the 13th day of the shutdown - passed six bills to fund the government for 2019 and an additional bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security through February 8. However, the impasse is likely to remain as the Republican-controlled Senate is expected to block the legislation amid veto threats by the White House. Following a meeting between Trump and top congressional leaders on Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the body would not take up the Democratic legislation because Trump wouldn't sign it. But the new House speaker, veteran Democrat Nancy Pelosi, stood firm shortly before Thursday's vote, saying no funding for a border wall would be made available. "We're not doing a wa

@POLITICSNGR Director-General of the Muhammadu Buhari 2019 Presidential Campaign, Rotimi Amaechi has raised alarm that "the elite and thieves" have ganged up against the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC as the 2019 general elections draw near. Amaechi, while speaking in Illorin at the inauguration of APC ward Canvassers, said; "We are gathered here today to peacefully take over power from the rich and hand over to the poor. That is what APC stands for. We join the poor to say we must take power from the rich. We join the poor to say ‘enough is enough.’ The elite and the thieves have ganged-up against APC. But they don’t have the power because they don’t have the number. The number is with the poor and the poor must rise to vote on that day. This election is between the rich and the poor. Now the poor have realized that they are tired. If at the end of former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s government we had $58 billion, where is the money now? How much did state

Festus Keyamo has reacted to the critics that has trailed the appointment of Amina Zakari as the chairperson of the 2019 presidential election collation center. Zakari is reported to be the niece of President Buhari. PDP, Fayose, Oby Ezekwesili, and some others have criticized such decision by the electoral body

Meet the 32 year old Bangladeshi-British businessman, Kazi Shafiqur Rahman, who is set to launch Britain's first "Sharia compliant" Firnas Airways in 2019. And the Sharia compliance airline means once onboard, only Islamic "Halal" meals and non-alcoholic drinks will be served,and modest and non-provocative dress for his female staffs. He told Arabian Business that : “We will compensate with alcohol-free mocktails. Some people don’t like to drink alcohol – Muslims or non-Muslims" He continued : “I’ve been following the stories in the media about how Muslims get discriminated against these days. We’re not trying to burn bridges but it’s more about inclusion for everyone and we want to demonstrate our vision of what an airline business could look like. “That doesn’t mean certain people can’t fly with us, it means that everyone is welcome. Just because of someone’s name, language or whether he or she makes a prayer before they take off – it doesn’t m

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar , says he welcomes whatever reasonable measures the Federal Government takes to put an end to the needless loss of lives and property in Zamfara and Katsina states , but warns that imposing an emergency rule in the two states can only address the symptoms rather than the cause of the current security crisis facing the North- West states . Reacting to the call by Governor Abdul - Aziz Yari for the imposition of a state of emergency in Zamfara State, Atiku said in a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communication , Mr. Phrank Shaibu , that a fundamental solution must be sought to the crisis to ensure lasting peace . The statement said the deal being struck between the Federal Government and the governors of Zamfara and Katsina states reflected the desperation of the All Progressives Congress - led Federal Government to ‘’ capture ’’ the states at all cost during next month ’ s general elections . “ T

Noah Ebije, Kaduna A cross section of Kaduna traders under the umbrella of Kasuwar Bacci Association of Textile Materials Sellers, on Friday declared support for Governor Nasir El-rufai’s re-lection election bid. The textile materials dealers described El Rufai as sympathetic, fearless and supportive, hence their decision to vote for him. The traders who gathered at Government House, Kaduna, also declared support for the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking through their leader, Umoru Mohammed Mai Sheda, they noted that the governor is a fearless person who is sincere does not play politics with the well being of the people. https://www.sunnewsonline.com/kaduna-traders-declare-support-for-buhari-el-rufai/

Amina Zakari has been appointed as the head of election collation centre for the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the 2019 elections. 2019: Outrage over appointment of Buhari’s niece, Zakari as INEC head of collation centre Amina Zakari and Buhari INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the announcement on Thursday. Amina Zakari has been a key member of INEC as she has heald certain positions in the commission. However, her recent appointment has sparked outrage, with many alleging the appointment is one of the plots by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, party to rig the 2019 election in favour of President Muhammadu Buhari. Those decrying her appointment claim she is the niece of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to the PDP’s spokesperson, Kola Ologbondiyan, “While Prof. Mahmood Yakubu can no longer be trusted to conduct the 2019 general election, it is public knowledge that Mrs Amina Zakari, the INEC Director in charge of Operations and ICT, is

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appealed to various labour unions in the country to reduce their agitations to enable his administration to concentrate on repairing damaged infrastructure. He spoke during a meeting with the executive committee of the National Association of Nigerian Students at the State House in Abuja. Buhari specifically mentioned the Academic Staff Union of Universities and urged the striking teachers to appreciate the efforts of his administration at fixing collapsed infrastructure. “In three-and-a-half years, we have improved tremendously on what we met. We are trying to do infrastructure. “No matter which part of the country you come from, you will see the efforts we are making in terms of roads; we are trying to fix rails, we are trying to do power, through the use of gas and solar. If you note what we have done in these three-and-a-half years, you will not regret voting this administration into power”, a statement by his Special Adviser on Media an