President Buhari seeks Europe, U.S. support for Nigeria’s development

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he will seek the support of Europe, America and Nigeria’s neighbours in tackling the unemployment and security problems confronting the country.

Buhari gave the indication on Friday in his remarks at the inauguration Gala Night held at the Banquet hall of the Presidential Villa.

He said that his administration would focus on agriculture and mining to engage the unemployed youths who form more than 60 per cent of the population.

``I ask Nigerians to please bear with us; a lot of damage has been done,’’ he said.

He said that he had lost elections in the past three times and gone to the tribunal with the help of Nigerians, but that he was happy that the will of Nigerians made his victory possible this time around.

APC VP candidate,Osinbajo gets pastors’ support

Nigerian pastors praying for Osinbajo

The All Progressives Congress Vice Presidential candidate, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo might be enjoying the backing of most Nigerian pastors.

At a recent visit to Soul Winning Chapel, the pastors unanimously gathered to pray for the successes of the APC in the forthcoming presidential election scheduled for March 28.

Immigration boss campaigns for Jonathan's re-election

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr David Paradang, on Friday canvassed for the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan.

Paradang campaigned for Jonathan when he received the Africa Youth Patriotic and Development Mission (AYPDM) in Abuja.

Oyo farmers declare support for Jonathan

Farmers in Oke-Ogun area of Oyo State have pledged support for the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan.

They made the declaration in Iseyin on Tuesday at an interactive session with Chief Olajumoke Akinjide, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who was on a campaign tour of the area.

The spokesman of the farmers, Alhaji Hassan Tijani, said that Nigerians needed a leader who would uphold the unity of the country and see Nigeria as one entity irrespective of tribe, religion or political affiliation.

February Elections: Buhari Support Organisation kicks against postponement

The Buhari Support Organisation (BSO) has kicked against the suggestion by the National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, for the postponement of February general elections.

The Director, Media Management of the organisation, Dr Chidia Maduekwe, said in a news conference on Friday in Abuja that the advice contravened the Abuja Accord recently signed by President Goodluck Jonathan and 11 other presidential candidates.

World Bank to support Nigeria's power sector with 1.7bn dollars

Nigerian power plant

The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) on Monday said that the World Bank would support the Nigerian Power Sector with 1.75 dollars (about N294bn) over the next four years.

 The bank’s Country Energy Task Team Leader for Nigeria, Mr Eric Fernstrom, disclosed this at a Capacity Building Programme on Post Privatisation Monitoring for Power Sector.

In a statement by the Head, Public Communication of the enterprise, Mr Chigbo Anichebe, in Abuja, it said the programme was jointly organised by the bank and the enterprise to ensure that the reform objectives were realised.

Kwankwaso pledges to support Buhari’s 2015 presidential ambition

Gov. Rabi’u Kwankwaso of Kano has expressed his readiness to support, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, to actualise his presidential ambition in 2015.

Kwankwaso made this known when he spoke with newsmen in Kano on Friday.

He said the election of Buhari as the presidential candidate of the APC was his success as he would continue to support him to ensure his victory in 2015.

``Just few days to the primary election, Buhari was asked if not him who else, he (Buhari) said it is kwankwaso. So, to me, it is as good as I won the election.

REVEALED: Names and churches of 77 Pastors who support Gay Marriage

As countries around the world and gay rights activists claim legalizing same-sex marriage is simply allowing marriage equality, Australia, which has hitherto remained conservative based on the government’s deep relationship with the church is set to join the wagon of countries where gay marriage is legal as the church has now signified its support.

Marriage Equality has welcomed a letter from 77 Clergy from across Australia calling on Australians to show their support for marriage equality by making submissions to the Senate Inquiry and the House Representatives inquiry into same-sex marriage.