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Jonathan Promises To Revamp Agriculture In Kwara
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President Goodluck Jonathan has assured residents of Kwara State that he would revamp the agricultural sector in the state.
This was in continuation of his campaign tour of the country.
The President thanked Kwara citizens for their support during the last election and called on them to repeat the same by ensuring the success of the PDP at the 2015 polls.
Agriculture, he stated, would be enhanced to create wealth for the youths, while also promising to ensure free expression among the citizens.
He noted that since the country is not a zoo or forest, people should be allowed to freely express themselves.
President Jonathan also enumerated the achievements of his government in the state which he said covered every sector. He promised to do more if re-elected.
President Jonathan, in his speech, also promised to make the Central Bank of Nigerian release funds for the SMEs in Kwara State to be able to create wealth for themselves.
He cited the example of YouWin and pleaded to Kwarans to work with his administration in order to receive more.
The Kwara State Coordinator of the Campaign Organisation, Mr Dele Belgore, also gave an assurance of the readiness of Kwarans to ensure the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at all levels.
The Senate President, David Mark, in his remark, maintained an earlier stance that the party would not allow rigging. He also assured the party that the North Central zone would deliver en-block for the party.
The Director-General of the campaign organisation, Ahmadu Alli, challenged the people of the state to reciprocate the kind gesture of the President who has sited several laudable projects in the state.
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Jonathan Promises To Revamp Agriculture In Kwara
0President Goodluck Jonathan has assured residents of Kwara State that he would revamp the agricultural sector in the state.
This was in continuation of his campaign tour of the country.
The President thanked Kwara citizens for their support during the last election and called on them to repeat the same by ensuring the success of the PDP at the 2015 polls.
Agriculture, he stated, would be enhanced to create wealth for the youths, while also promising to ensure free expression among the citizens.
He noted that since the country is not a zoo or forest, people should be allowed to freely express themselves.
President Jonathan also enumerated the achievements of his government in the state which he said covered every sector. He promised to do more if re-elected.
President Jonathan, in his speech, also promised to make the Central Bank of Nigerian release funds for the SMEs in Kwara State to be able to create wealth for themselves.
He cited the example of YouWin and pleaded to Kwarans to work with his administration in order to receive more.
The Kwara State Coordinator of the Campaign Organisation, Mr Dele Belgore, also gave an assurance of the readiness of Kwarans to ensure the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at all levels.
The Senate President, David Mark, in his remark, maintained an earlier stance that the party would not allow rigging. He also assured the party that the North Central zone would deliver en-block for the party.
The Director-General of the campaign organisation, Ahmadu Alli, challenged the people of the state to reciprocate the kind gesture of the President who has sited several laudable projects in the state.
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While the dead are buried, a war of words erupts over Ukraine
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Faze Releases ‘Common Sense’
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Faze has released a socially-conscious afrobeat tune titled Common Sense.
The song, produced by Kuk Beat, is taking account of the current political climate in Nigeria.
Faze urged the people in his immediate environment to face challenges that come their way and not shy away from all kinds of challenges
He further cited examples of people blaming the government for their predicaments. Be it Farmer, Barber or Carpenter, what is expected of them is hard-work rather than lamenting.
Common Sense is not a political song but reality as said by Faze.
“If you don’t work, you can’t be rich, you have to stand up to something before you rise to stardom,” said by Faze.
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NEMA Registers Over 8000 IDPs After Monguno Attack
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The North East Zonal Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr Mohammed Kanar, on Monday said the agency has so far registered about 8000 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who fled into Maiduguri yesterday due to the attack by the dreaded sect members of Boko Haram.
The coordinator expressed worry over the increasing number of IDPs in Maiduguri, the state capital, while the Information Officer of the Agency, Mr Abdulkadir Ibrahim, part said the agency in collaboration with Red Cross officials and security operatives have been mobilized to ensure adequate and proper care of the victims.
“We have set up an emergency response team and they have provided them with drugs and drinking water as immediate measure aimed at managing the situation”, he said.
The team, according to him, will revisit the camp and distribute relief materials such as food items, mattresses, mats, blankets, mosquitoes nets among others.
“We want to also use the opportunity to inform all the fleeing residents of Monguno that government in collaboration with other humanitarian agencies are committed to addressing their pathetic situation”, he added.
It was reported that Mongono is currently under the control of the dreaded sect members the Boko Haram as Nigerian troop have withdrawn from the area.
Troops of the Nigerian Army had repelled attacks by the insurgents as they simultaneously launched attacks on Monguno and Maiduguri.
The military launched coordinated air and land strikes on the insurgents and are in pursuit of the retreating Boko Haram members.
An eye witness report who spoke to Channels Television in a phone call interview said the incident started at about 11PM adding that residents fled their homes to avoid running into the cross fire.
A curfew has been placed on Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, till further notice after members of the attacked on Sunday morning.
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Jonathan Campaign Train Hits Ilorin
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The PDP campaign train entered the Metropolitan Square in Ilorin, the Kwara state capital ,North central Nigeria,where a huge crowd was on hand to listen to what he has for them in the next four years.
President Jonathan promised to make the Central Bank of Nigeria release fund for the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kwara State so they can be able to create wealth for themselves.
He cited the example of YouWin and pleaded with Kwara residents to work with his administration to receive more.
He paid tribute to past political leaders in Kwara saying that he will make sure that Nigerians are free citizens that will not be intimidated by anyone, adding that Nigerians must be governed by law.
The President and other PDP big wigs made their way round the venue acknowledging cheers from Kwara residents who had filled every available space on the various pavilion.
More like a carnival, various band boys and dance groups, kept themselves busy as others awaited to listen to their presidential candidate who also made his appearance in Kwara with the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan.
From the platform came speeches on several issues, while some say they will bring Kwara residents out from the stronghold of an alleged cabal, others emphasized the need for a continuation of the transformation agenda.
The National Chairman of the PDP, Mr Adamu Muazu, presented the flag to the state flag bearer, Sen Simeon Ajibola, who told Kwara residents that PDP has been rebuilt giving the credit to President Jonathan.
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INEC Rejects Governorship Nominations Of Parties In Seven States
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the submission of governorship candidates by seven parties in different states of the federation.
The parties and the states affected are: Peoples Party of Nigeria (PPN) in Delta State; Labour Party in Niger State; New Nigeria Peoples Party in Ogun State; Unity Party of Nigeria in Oyo State; United Democratic Party in Rivers State; and Peoples Democratic Movement in Sokoto and Zamfara States respectively.
The commission, on Monday, released the verdict, stating Section 187 of the Electoral Act 2010 (as amended) as its reason.
The portion of the Electoral Act provides that a candidate to the office of a governor shall not be deemed to be validly nominated for such office unless he appoints another candidate as his running mate.
It might be the end of the road for these governorship candidates as INEC has insisted that they cannot run in the February election.
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Tsipras enters PM’s office for first time
0Greece’s new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras arrives at the prime minister’s office after officially being sworn in. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Tsipras enters Greece prime minister’s office for first time
0Greece’s new Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras arrives at the prime minister’s office after officially being sworn in. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).