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In separate briefings with journalists in Abakaliki, the two candidates said that their decisions were taken to enable them support the decision of the people that power should shift to Ebonyi South

Obiano in a radio/TV broadcast yesterday in Awka, also praised President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan for displaying what he called the qualities of a good sportsman and deepening democracy in Nigeria, just as

They also congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan for what it termed, “rare display of true statesmanship never seen in our nation.” It said his attitude over the outcome of the election saved lives

Others who made the appeal were the Dean Emeritus, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Re. Adebola Ademowo and the National President of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rev Felix Omobude.

Speaking yesterday in Abuja, Ndoma-Egba described Jonathan’s action as a defining moment in the nation’s history.

In a statement made available to The Guardian by the American Embassy in Abuja, Kerry commended both leaders for not only urging their supporters to shun violence but for also promoting peace

The FRSC also deployed some 102 motor bikes, 455 patrol vehicles and 12 tow trucks to the nation’s highways. Massive personnel and logistics deployment in tackling road accidents has been a national

The President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday in Abuja described the death of former Inspector-General of Police, Alhaji Muhammadu Dikko Yusuf, as a great loss to Nigeria’s democratic struggle.