APC Takes Campaign To Mushin (PHOTOS)

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued its state-wide campaign rallies in various local governments in the state.
The ruling party in the mega-city yesterday made a stop at one of the state’s largest local government areas, Mushin. Thousands of party supporters trooped to the rally venue to show solidarity with the APC governorship candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode, and other contestants of the party for the local government.
Present at the large gathering were party stalwarts of the Lagos APC including incumbent governor, Babatunde Fashola; APC Lagos Chairman, Henry Ajomale; Lagos West senator, Ganiyu Solomon; APC deputy governorship candidate in Lagos state, Dr Oluranti Adebule; and former deputy speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Olufunmilayo Tejuosho.
Naij.com photojournalist, Emmanuel Osodi, was there to bring you exclusive photos from the rally. See the photos below:

Fashola and Ambode acknowledging cheers from party supporters as they head to the venue of the rally

Drone Allegedly Crashes Near Maiduguri

An unmanned drone has supposedly crashed at Dumge village of Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State, KSM News, Borno state government media aide’s Facebook account, has reported.
The drone supposed to be used in the counter-terrorism operation in the Northeast.

According to KSM news, a witness Muktar Usman says of the drone on the social media as follows: “It could be French. And what happened after that? The drone is still armed. I can see missiles attached to the wings. Locals have to be careful!”

Kidnappers Place N19million Ransom On Nigerian Girl

A kidnapping syndicate based in Niger Republic has demanded the payment of $100, 000, more than N19million, before they could release a 15-year-old Nigerian schoolgirl, Precious Okoro, they abducted last year.
According to the victim’s father, Nwaigwe, Precious was kidnapped in Sangotedo, in the Ajah area of Lagos State, on her way to her boarding school in Ikenne, Ogun State.
The father informed that he got informed about the abduction of his daughter when the school management contacted him to say Precious had not reported in school two weeks after her abduction.

The abducted Precious Okoro

He explained that he reported the matter to the police at the Ajah Police Division, where he was asked to exercise patience.

Buhari ’ll Lead Military To Fight B’Haram – Osinbajo

The presidential running mate of  Rtd. Gen. Mohammed Buhari, Prof Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has revealed how his mate will tackle insecurity, especially Boko Haram if they are voted in.

Buhari and Osinbajo

Punch reports that Prof Osinbao said yesterday that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj.-Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) will lead the military to the North-East to fight the Boko Haram insurgents if voted into power on February 14.

GEJ, GMB Billboards Pulled Down By Ghanian Authorities

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), over the weekend, pulled down the billboards of the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan in Ghana’s capital, Accra.

APC billboard in Ghana

According to Ghanaweb.com, the order to bring down the billboards was by Ghana’s National Security. The billboards were located near the famous Accra mall.

Oyedepo's Church Divide Over Prayer For Jonathan

The internet went agog on Sunday evening when President Jonathan visited Winners chapel, Otta in Ogun state.

Pst. Oyedepo and President Jonathan

PMnews reports that all attempts made by the Winners overseer, Bishop David Oyedepo to make members of his congregation stand up to pray for President Goodluck Jonathan to win the 14 February Presidential election were all to no avail.

Jonathan Assures Free And Fair Elections

President Goodluck Jonathan and Senate president, David Mark, have stated in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign rally held at the Metropolitan Square, Ilorin, on Monday, that the party would not allow any form of rigging by any political party in the February elections.

President Jonathan and Senator David Mark

President Jonathan said his administration was committed to free, fair and transparent elections. The president also appreciated the large turn-out of supporters at the rally venue, saying he would not encourage government by intimidation if re-elected. He said he would give the people the ability and freedom to express themselves.