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Ashafa lists gains, as Lagos East APC tackles inducement By Seye Olumide Treadingnews.com 28 August 2018 | 3:31 am Senator Gbenga Ashafa In a bid to tackle the issue of inducement during election , Lagos East Senatorial district chapter of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) has began a sensitization programme to educate its members on various crucial things to look out for in the selection of candidates from the zone . This is just as the incumbent Senator , Gbenga Ashafa and his challenger, Chief Lanre Razak, used the opportunity to declare intention to contest the senate seat as well as their plans for the zone . Senator Ashafa , who is seeking to represent his constituency for third time , expressed confidence that his achievements both in legislative activities and siting of critical projects across the zone would work in his favour . The senator , who hails from Ibeju- Lekki area of the district , thanked his constituents for showing him tremendous support and offeri...

Lagos PDP crisis deepens as Bode Trendingnews George, Salvador part ways By Seye Olumide 28 August 2018 | 3:41 am Chief Olabode Geroge The crisis rocking the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) got worse yesterday, as the state chairman , Mr . Moshood El -Salvador and the former national deputy chairman , Chief Olabode George, openly castigated each other at separate press conferences. Salvador has formerly dumped the party for the ruling All Progressives Congress ( APC) , saying he could no longer stay in the same fold with George, whom he accused of frustrating all efforts to grow the party ahead of the 2019 elections . But, in a swift move , George called on the Inspector General of Police to reopen the alleged case of murder against the former state chairman over the death of a chieftain of the party, Prince Adeniyi Aborishade . Aborisade, who was chairman of the party in Apapa, was killed on July 21 at Igbokusu in Lekki, during a meeting conven...

Why I am contesting for president – Trendingnews. Com Donald Duke By Timileyin Omilana 27 August 2018 | 4:51 pm Donald Duke A former governor of Cross River state, Donald Duke has said President Muhammadu Buhari’ s subpar performance is one of the reasons he is contesting for the presidency. Duke , a member of Nigeria ’ s opposition People ’ s Democratic Party, was the governor of Cross River between 1999 and 2007. “ Buhari could have done a lot better, If he has been good I won ’ t be contesting , ” Duke said in an interview session on OnTheCouch Naija . Seen as urbane and in touch with Nigeria ’ s teeming army of youths, most of which are either underemployed or unemployed , 56-year - old Duke will run his campaign in a field crowded with formidable aspirants . The presidential aspirant, may not be contesting under the aegis of PDP as he expressed his displeasure with the party and accused it of ‘ shortchanging ’ the country despite the ‘ incredible opportunities ’ the ...

Why I’m declaring my presidential ambition in Abuja, not Kano — Kwankwaso Treadingnews.com Aug 27, 2018 11:31 AM Rabiu Kwankwaso Former Kano State governor and presidential aspirant on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has given reasons why he is not declaring his presidential ambition in his home state of Kano. Mr. Kwankwaso, who is at loggerheads with his state governor and longtime political associate, Abdullahi Ganduje, had announced Wednesday as the day he will declare his 2019 presidential ambition. The announcement was contained in a statement by Mr Kwankwaso’s Presidential Campaign Committee on Sunday. The declaration, according to the statement, would hold at the Eagle Square, Abuja, by 11 a.m. Speaking to PREMIUM TIMES on Monday, Mr Kwankwaso’s spokesperson, Binta Sipikin, said Abuja is the nation’s capital and many of Mr Kwankwaso’s political associates and supporters from across the country would be attending the eve...

ES Football Newsletter Treadingnews.com  Aug 27, 2018 2:13 AM Manchester United  will attempt the erase the memory of last Sunday’s woeful defeat to Brighton when they welcome  Tottenham to Old Trafford tonight. A 3-2 defeat at the Amex Stadium has seen pressure grow on manager  Jose Mourinho with the spotlight once again focused on his relationship with Paul Pogba, who has captained his side in their two opening matches of the season. Tottenham have had their share of distractions too after their move to the new stadium at White Hart Lane was delayed, but at least these have been limited to off-the-field issues. While the north Londoners still don’t know when they will be able to move into their new home, it has been business as usual for  Mauricio Pochettino  on the pitch with Spurs taking two wins from two so far this term – with Harry Kane already ending his August hoodoo. In Pictures | Tottenham vs Fulham | 18/08/2018 1/39 2/...

Donald Trump Calls Buhari A ‘Lifeless’ President; Wizkid Says Nasty C Is The Best Rapper In Africa, MI Reacts Treadingnews.com Aug 27, 2018 2:04 PM Donald Trump Calls Buhari A ‘Lifeless’ President The United States president Donald Trump referred to his Nigerian counterpart Muhammadu Buhari as “lifeless” shortly after a meeting between the two leaders on April 30, Financial Times said on Monday. Buhari, the first sub-Saharan Africa president to meet Trump since he was sworn in January 2017 as the 45th American president, was in the US for bilateral talks on Trump’s invitation. That meeting ended with Trump saying he never wanted to meet someone as lifeless as Buhari again, Financial Times reported citing three persons familiar with the matter… Detail << Wizkid Says Nasty C Is The Best Rapper In Africa, MI Reacts Ace rapper and Chocolate City Music president, Jude Abaga, known widely as MI has reacted to Wizkid’s endorsement of South African rapper Nasty C as...

Wike In Fresh Battle With EFCC Over Alleged Withdrawal Of N117bn From Rivers’ Accounts Treadingnews.com Aug 27, 2018 5:10 AM The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is investigating the Rivers State Government for alleged cash withdrawals totalling N117bn. It was gathered on Sunday that the withdrawals from the account of the state government were made in the last three years. A top official of the commission, said the “curious”withdrawals violated the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act. He stated, “In all, we are investigating cash withdrawals totaling N117bn from the Rivers State accounts in the last three years. The manner the money was withdrawn was suspicious.” The EFCC source, who cited some of the withdrawals, which he said were curious, said 45 different cheques were issued in the name of one person on June 8, 2015. According to him, a total of N450m were withdrawn from the state government account in the Zenith Bank that day. He also gave an example ...

We won’t step down for Ortom, 12 PDP aspirants insist Treadingnews.com Aug 27, 2018 12:46 AM Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. John Charles Makurdi A Peoples Democratic Party governorship aspirant in Benue State, Dr Tivlumun Nyitse, has revealed what transpired during a meeting between incumbent Governor Samuel Ortom and other governorship aspirants on the PDP platform. Nyitse said nine out of the 12 members of Benue State PDP who are hoping to become the state’s governor in 2019 met with Ortom, who recently defected from the APC to the PDP, and is seeking to get the PDP ticket to be elected for a second term in office. According to Nyitse, Ortom, at the meeting, told the PDP governorship aspirants that he had the intention to run for a second term. Nyitse, however, said while the other aspirants welcome Ortom back into the PDP, they warned the party leadership against imposing him as the party’s candidate. “At the meeting, he told us that he was back to the P...

Defections can’t stop APC from victory, Aregbesola  Aug 27, 2018 2:41 AM Rauf Aregbesola, Governor State of Osun. • ‘Party won’t buy votes to win’ Governor Rauf Aregbesola has declared that defections from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot stop it from winning the governorship election. Aregbesola spoke at the weekend in Ilawo, while addressing some APC loyalists at Ilawo, in Ejigbo Local Council Area, during a Salah celebration organised by the Speaker, Osun State House of Assembly, Najeem Salam. He said the APC remains committed and united, regardless of the several defections from it, stressing that the party remains strong on account of its wide acceptance by the people.He expressed confidence in the ability of the ruling party to win the governorship election, adding that the defectors have lost sight of reality.He said his party was working hard to sustain the tempo of continuity, which, according to him, could only set the state on the pedest...

Osun 2018: 48 pas, candidates vie for governorship (FULL LIST) Treadingnews.com Aug 26, 2018 12:33 PM Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented the names of 48 political parties cleared to contest for September 22 governorship election in Osun State. The State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Segun Agbaje, said majority of the non-sensitive materials that would be used for the conduct of the election have been received from the electoral commission, INEC headquarters, Abuja; and distributed to INEC offices across the state. Although there are 48 parties and thus 48 governorship candidates, about five of them are expected to be the major contenders. These are a former secretary to the state government, Fatai Akinbade of the ADC; immediate past secretary to the state government, Moshood Adeoti of the ADP; the candidate of the governing APC, Adegboyega Oyetola; a senator, Ademola Adeleke of the PDP; and a ...

Buhari Surprises Troops Battling Criminals And Kidnappers In Zamfara: Arsenal vs West Ham: Ozil Out Of Gunners’ Crucial EPL Clash Treadingnews.com Aug 25, 2018 1:47 PM Buhari Surprises Troops Battling Criminals And Kidnappers In Zamfara President Muhammadu Buhari made a surprise visit to troops battling bandits, kidnappers and criminals in Zamfara and neighbouring states under Operations Sharan Daji and Diran Mikiya on Saturday. This happened before he boarded his Air Force plane at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport, Katsina, to Abuja. Buhari praised the troops for their service and dedication to the nation, urging them to remain ‘‘ruthless’’ in the battle… Detail << Arsenal vs West Ham: Ozil Out Of Gunners’ Crucial EPL Clash Arsenal playmaker, Mesut Ozil, will not feature for the Gunners when they host West Ham in a Premier League fixture on Saturday. According to the UK Metro, Ozil is ill and will sit out the encounter at the Emirates Stadium. Unai...