Politics

Presidential Election Tribunal Commences Hearing May 8

– Tinubu, Obi, Atiku The Presidential Election Petitions Court has fixed Monday May 8 for the hearing of the petitions challenging the declaration of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the President-elect. According to Tinubu’s legal team, Monday’s hearing is a pre-hearing session. The hearing is to clarify if there are any applications before the main hearing will start. The timetable will… []

APC Suspends Another Gombe Senator, Rep Member Over Anti-Party Activities

– Senator Bulus Amos and Reps Member Yunusa Abubakar The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has suspended Senator Bulus Amos over alleged anti-party activities during the 2023 general elections. Muhammad Kaka, the Bambam APC ward chairman in the Balanga Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, said this when he briefed journalists on Tuesday in Bambam. Mr Kaka said the suspension followed the… []

Kogi Guber: Audu’s Son, Ohiare Support Ododo, Dump Adeyemi

– Shuaibu Audi, Gov. Yahaya Bello As the November 11 governorship election of Kogi State is fast approaching, one of the aspirants of the of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Shaibu Abubakar Audu, has withdrawn his lawsuit against the party and the winner, Usman Ododo. Audu, who is the son of the late 2015 governorship hopeful, Abubakar Audu, said his decision to withdraw the… []

“The Newly Created Four Emirates Have Come To Stay”- Ganduje Replies Kwankwaso

  O – Ganduje, Kwankwaso Following a recent comment by the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general election and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, who recently said the incoming government of the Governor-elect of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, would revisit the dethronement of the 14th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II. Kano… []

Ekiti Gov., Oyebanji Pays Courtesy Visit To Segun Oni (Video)

– Gov. Oyebanji in tete-a-tete with former governor Segun Oni  Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State was in Ifaki Ekiti, where he paid a courtesy visit to former governor Segun Oni. The purpose of the visit was in  two folds, to express genuine concern for Engineer Segun Oni’s well-being and to establish a common ground for the betterment of Ekiti. The visit signified a shared… []

“I Didn’t Visit Tinubu”- Peter Obi Debunks Rumour

– Tinubu, Obi Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party during the last general elections, Peter Obi, stated on Monday night that he did not visit President-elect Bola Tinubu, as rumoured on social media. He clarified that the false information and manipulated photos are part of the opposition’s efforts to undermine his goals. During an interview on Arise TV, Obi, a former governor of Anambra said,… []

Suspended REC, Hudu Yunusa Ari Breaks Silence On Why He Declared Aishatu Dahiru Winner In Adamawa

– Hudu Yunusa Ari Hudu Yunusa Ari, the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner for Adamawa State, has broken his silence on the controversial declaration of Aishatu Dahiru, popularly known as Binani of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the governorship election. Ari was suspended by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after his illegal declaration of Binani as the winner, which was contrary… []

Magnus Abe Announces His Withdrawal From Rivers Governorship Election Petition

– Magnus Abe For the progress, peace and unity of Rivers, which are paramount to him at all times, governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State, Sen. Magnus Abe, Sunday afternoon, announced the withdrawal of his petition at the Governorship Election Petition in Rivers State. Abe made the announcement at meeting of the stakeholders of the party in Rivers State saying;… []

10th Senate: ‘Controversies’ In Tinubu’s Camp Over The Choice Of Akpabio

– Akpabio, Tinubu There’s a perceived silent discord in All Progressive Congress (APC) especially in the camp of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu over senate presidency ambition of the former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio. This we gathered has reportedly led to discomfort in the camp. This is coming at a time a governor from the Northeast and some senator-elects dismissed the… []

10th NASS: IPAC Advocates For Sani Jaji As Best Option For Speakership

– Sani Jaji The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), South-West, says Mr Aminu Sani Jaji (APC-Zamfara), is the most qualified for the Speakership position of the House of Representatives in the 10th assembly. “He has performed creditably well as a lawmaker through effective representation of his constituents. Mr Jaji represents Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency of Zamfara. Wale Adebayo, Zonal Chairman of IPAC, said this on… []

Lagos Chairman, Kayode Salako Officially Dumps Labour Party, Gives Reasons

  – Kayode Salako The immediate past Chairman of Lagos State Chapter of Labour Party, Mr. Olukayode Salako, has officially dumped the party, after months of unresolved disputes, emanating from his unceremonial ouster from office and fallout of the general election. Salako made his intention known, through an official resignation letter to the embattled National Chairman of the party, Barr. Julius Abure, entitled, RESIGNATION OF… []

Fani-Kayode: Lawyer Clarifies No Court Orders Former Minister’s Retrial

– Femi Fani-Kayode Counsel to former Minister of Aviation, Mr Femi Fani-Kayode, Mrs Patience Omoike-Mark  on Thursday, stated that a Federal High Court (FHC) sitting in Lagos did not order the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to file fresh charges against him and others. Omoike-Mark said that Justice Daniel Osiagor, instead, declared that the suit no longer had a life before the court following… []

Senate Presidency: Kalu Gets Utmost Support From S/West Senators

– Kalu Senators from the South-west geopolitical zone have insisted that the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, needs the Igbo of the South-east to succeed in his renewed hope agenda for Nigeria. They, therefore, affirmed their resolve to guide and support the president-elect in running a government that would give all Nigerians a sense of belonging, starting from the presiding offices of the incoming 10th… []

Tinubu Undoubtedly Won The Presidential Election – American Diplomat

– President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. An American Diplomat, Johnnie Carson, has adduced three factors responsible for the victory of Nigeria’s President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Carson was a foreign observer in the just concluded 2023 general elections. He is also an Executive Officer of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). He spoke in Washington DC when the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed paid… []

Obi Reacts Over Allegation Of Inciting The Citizens To Revolt Against Tinubu’s Victory

– Tinubu, Obi In his response to the Allegation of treason levelled against him,the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has slammed the Federal Government over allegations that he was planning an insurrection, describing the claims as malicious and fictitious. Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who spoke in Washington DC during his official engagements with some international media organisations, had… []

Group Advocates For Akpabio To Become Senate President

– Sen. Godswill Akpabio The Nigeria Civil Society Advocacy Group (NiCAG) on Tuesday in Abuja urged Sen. Godswill Akpabio to contest for the position of President of the 10th National Assembly. The group, which comprises more than 20 civil society organisations and interest groups across the six geo-political zones, also urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other groups to support him. While addressing a… []

How Tinubu Reacted When He Heard That Peter Obi Won In Lagos – APC Chieftain

– Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayo Oyalowo has revealed what Bola Tinubu did after hearing that the party lost Lagos state during the 2023 presidential election. Oyalowo said Tinubu on hearing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi winner of Lagos state in the February 25, presidential election, urged his people… []

I Remain Grateful To Governors And Leaders Of APC – Wike

– Nyesom Wike Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has sent fresh message to the All Progressive Congress weeks after the conclusion of the 2023 presidential election, Wike on Monday reiterated that he remains grateful to governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and other leaders of the ruling party for zoning the party’s presidential ticket to the South. According to Wike, by this decision, the… []

Gbajabiamila May Become Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Bugudu, Edun Considered For Key Positions

– Gbajabiamila, Tinubu If the permutation as assumed by the experts works, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, has reportedly been selected as his Chief of Staff. , Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has begun assembling his team prior to his inauguration on May 29 as the 16th President. @goldmynetv reports that other individuals, including Wale Edun, the former Commissioner for Finance,… []

You Don’t Have The Powers Of A Governor Yet – Ganduje Warns Yusuf From Issuing Orders

– Abdullahi Ganduje, Abba Kabir Yusuf Kano State governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf had issued a public warning under Governor Abdullahi Ganduje-led government. The governor-elect in a directive released through his Chief Press Secretary, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, warned individuals, groups, and organizations undertaking construction on public places to keep off. Kano State governor, Abdullahi Ganduje however warned the state’s Governor-elect, Abba Kabir Yusuf to desist… []