A spokesperson for Peoples Democratic Party presidential campaign, Mr Buba Galadima, has accused the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari of illegitimately enriching some of the President’s relatives. Galadima, who spoke on Sunrise Daily, a live programme on Channels Television, on Wednesday, alleged that some individuals close to Mr Buhari, who were poor in 2015 when the President assumed office had somehow become owners of choice houses in the President’s hometown of Daura, Katsina State. The PDP campaign spokesperson made the accusation while engaging in a debate with an All Progressives Congress member, Mr Ayo Arise, who had faulted the amendment…

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has adopted President Muhammadu Buhari as its candidate for 2019 presidential election. National President of the association, Mr Muhammadu Kiruwa Ardon Zuru, made the body’s stand known at the official inauguration of Fulani Volunteers Group in Minna on Wednesday. The national president said the adoption was as a result of the programmes initiated by federal government which have impacted their lives positively. Kiruwa particularly hailed Mr Buhari, saying his performance has endeared him to the association. The national leadership therefore directed all States Chairmen to ensure that all eligible voters among their…

Akwa Ibom state governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, has approved the use of Godswill Akpabio International Stadium for flag-off of President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election campaign in South-South zone. A statement signed by Commissioner for Youths and Sport, Mr Monday Uko, on Monday night said the approval followed the decision of managers of the stadium, Julius Berger Plc, to recall its staff to work on the stadium before the commencement of Akwa United match billed to be played there. “Following a decision by Julius Berger Plc to recall their staff from their scheduled holiday, Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the use…

Akwa Ibom State Government has rejected an application for the use of Godswill Akapbio International Stadium for the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign in Uyo, capital of the state. Instead, the government approved Uyo Township Stadium for the presidential campaign, scheduled to start on Friday December 28. A statement issued through the state Commissioner of Youths and Sports Development, Mr Monday Uko, said the refusal became necessary in view of Nigeria Premier Football League season scheduled to begin on January 13, 2019 in Uyo. It also claimed that the firm handling the maintenance of the stadium, Julius Berger Plc,…