President Buhari in indoor meeting with APC Governors in Abuja, read why

Nigeria - President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday met behind closed door with governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressive Congress(APC) at the Presidential villa, Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reliably gathered that the meeting would discuss national issues including the forthcoming APC’s national convention slated for May 14 in Abuja.

Pastor Bakare says he will support President Buhari's 2nd term bid if....

Nigeria - The founder of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare, has said he would support President Muhammadu Buhari’s re-election bid if he canvasses for his support.

The clergyman who was a running mate to Buhari in the 2011 general elections made this known in a reaction to Buhari’s declaration for a second term in office.

KABOOM!!! President Buhari declares for second term in office

Nigeria - President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday told the National Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he will be seeking the party nomination to fly the party flag in the 2019 presidential election.

The party NEC also approved waiver for members of the National Working Committee and other leaders across all levels wishing to contest party offices as part of soft landing measure for those willing to contest.

Alas! Kanu's April Fools Presidential ambition hoax taken seriously in Nigeria media

Former Arsenal star, Kanu Nwankwo is astonished at how the Nigerian media reacted to a hoax that claimed he was planning on running for Nigeria's presidency in 2019.

Goal wrote an ‘April Fools’ article revealing that the former Super Eagle was inspired to follow in George Weah’s footsteps to help provide a better life for his fellow countrymen. 

President Buhari tells APC Governors: Give me time to decide over 2019 rerun

Nigeria - President Muhammadu Buhari has asked APC governors for time to consider and make a decision about running for reelection in 2019.

The President indicated this Thursday night after a two-hour meeting held at the First Lady Conference Room of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

SGF Mustapha stops distribution of fez caps displaying Buhari's campaign in FEC meeting

Nigeria - The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has halted the distribution of fez caps and branded materials promoting the candidacy of President Muhammadu Buhari for the 2019 election.

He gave the notice, yesterday, during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Obasanjo's letter to President Buhari: Tells Buhari not to seek re-election

Nigeria - Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to seek re-election in 2019.

Obasanjo offered the advice in a special press statement issued in Abeokuta on Tuesday.

2019: Buhari to run or not to run? Health a factor Adesina admits, says decision rests on the President

Nigeria - President Muhammadu Buhari’s health status will determine whether or not he will seek re-election in 2019, the Presidency has said.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, said this in an interview.

KABOOM!!! Primate Ayodele insists: I see Buhari as President in 2019, Atiku will lose

Nigeria - Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder and Spiritual leader of INRI Evangelical and Spiritual Church, Oke Afa, Isolo, Lagos, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has insisted that President Muhammadu Buhari will win in 2019, if the All Progressives Congress, APC, fields him during the election.

Explaining his 220-page book, titled, ‘Warnings to the Nations (WTN), 2017/2018 edition in Lagos, Ayodele said Buhari’s chances at the polls are bright but warned the president against not doing things properly.

Gov Fayose declares: I have not withdrawn from 2019 Presidential race

Nigeria - The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, yesterday insisted that he has not withdrawn from the 2019 presidential race in spite of the fact that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had zoned the ticket to the North.

Fayose said he decided to soft-pedal on his campaign because of the July 14, 2018 Ekiti governorship poll, saying the campaign will begin to gain traction after the state election.

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie hints at running for 2019 Presidency

Nigeria - Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has said he may seek election as Nigeria’s president in 2019.

Edochie contested the November 2017 Anambra governorship election on the platform of the Democratic Peoples Congress (DPC).

Fr Mbaka debunks media claims on Atiku: Says God has not revealed anything about Atiku

Nigeria - The Spiritual Director, Adoration Ministry, Enugu Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka has disowned media reports, which quoted him as saying that former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar is a most credible presidential candidate for the 2019 election.

Speaking on Saturday, the fiery priest ‎said the originators of the report were out to cause mischief.

Tinubu denies report of him replacing Osinbajo as Buhari's running mate for 2019

Nigeria - The National leader of the All Progressive Congress, (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has dismissed report that he was planning to become President Mohammodu Buhari’s running mate in 2019.

Tinubu, in a statement issued by his media office, said it was a classic case of utterly and irredeemably-fake news.

Why Atiku's Presidential ambition is hanging after new PDP power brokers take over

Nigeria - Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential ambition was hanging in the balance at the weekend, with the governors taking control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

New power brokers have emerged in the party — courtesy of the Saturday national convention where erstwhile leaders’ influence took a big bashing.

2019 Election time table: INEC fixes Presidential, National Assembly polls for Feb 16

Nigeria - The 2019 presidential election is only 423 days away,the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced yesterday.

Nigerians,according to the time table released by the commission,are expected to elect the president on February 16,2019.

KABOOM!!! President Buhari declares: Looters won’t return to power in 2019

Nigeria - President Muhammadu Buhari has challenged those who want to contest against him in 2019 to an integrity test.

Speaking at an interactive session with community leaders and stakeholders at the Coronation Hall of the Kano Government House to round off his two-day visit to the state, he said Nigerians would not let  treasury looters return to power.

Goodluck Jonathan under pressure to contest 2019 Presidential Election

Nigeria - Goodluck Jonathan, former Nigerian President, has disclosed that he is under pressure to contest in the 2019 election.

The former President said he is moved to tears, each time he sees people shouting, “GEJ, we want you back.”

2019 Presidency: PDP Chair Makarfi blasts Fayose; He is on his own!

Nigeria - The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Caretaker Committee, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, has said that the present campaign mounted by Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State to vie for the 2019 Presidency is contrary to the decision of the party’s convention that zoned presidency to the North.

Makarfi stated this while addressing journalists in Kaduna.

KABOOM!!! PDP warns Gov. Fayose: Don’t Waste Your Time On 2019 Presidency

Nigeria - The Peoples Democratic Party has told Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State not to waste his resources on his presidential ambition, saying the party’s candidate for the 2019 election will come from the North.

The party said all its members were aware of the zoning formula it adopted for both its presidential ticket and the position of the national chairman.

Gov. Fayose writes PDP, states intention to run for 2019 presidency

Nigeria - After numerous informal announcements about his desire to run for the presidency, Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State on Tuesday officially announced his intention to run in 2019.

He made this known via a letter to the Peoples Democratic Party, as posted via his verified  Twitter account.