About 45 opposition political parties under the aegis of Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, have announced former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of PDP as the consensus candidate of the opposition in the 2019 presidential election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said President Muhammadu Buhari and members of his government have not in any way interfered in the activities of the Commission. 

The President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki has assured protesting staff of National Assembly under the aegis of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria, PASAN, that their entitlements would be settled soon. The protesters had occupied the National Assembly Complex on Tuesday morning, preventing Legislators from accessing their offices and Chambers to carry out legislative assignments.

The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari has identified two powerful personalities as being responsible for all the challenges confronting the All Progressives Congress, APC administration. The 'First Lady' made this known on Tuesday at a conference organized by Project 4+4 in Abuja.

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The Nigerian Navy Board has approved the promotion of 87 senior officers to the ranks of Rear Admiral, Commodore, Captain and Commander, Dailytrust reports. The report quoted a statement on Tuesday by Navy spokesman Commodore, Ayo Olugbode, as saying the newly promoted senior officers comprise of 10 Rear Admirals, 25 Commodores, 24 Captains and 28 Commanders.

The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has warned political office holders against using state funds or government apparatuses for campaigns or intimidation of their opponents.