Politics

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… []

2023: How Zamfara Citizens Witnessed Thousands Of Soldiers, Police, Para military In 2-Day Election

-Governor Matawalle of Zamfara State 2023 elections has come and gone, Nigerians especially the ally’s to Governor Matawalle of Zamfara State would never forget the level of external sabotage that played out to unseat His Excellency Governor Matawalle, though Zamfara APC tagged Matawalle’s 2nd term loss to his involvement in suing the federal government together with some serving governors before the Supreme Court of Nigeria,… []

Obi In Trouble As Firm Writes CCB, Demands Prosecution of LP Flagbearer Over Secret Assets in Tax Haven

– LP Presidential candidate, Peter Obi Just as his opponent in All Progressive Congress,APC, Tinubu is being challenged in different ways, Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has also been urged to declare his secret assets kept in tax havens or face fresh prosecution. This call was made by Lawflex, a Lagos-based law firm, through a petition issued on March 23 and forwarded to the… []

Umahi Reveals How Ayu Worked For Tinubu’s Emergence

– Ayu, Tinubu Even as Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu nothing but a mole in the hill. This is an undisputable fact. Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has claimed that Ayu, the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, worked for the emergence of Bola Tinubu as the president-elect. Umahi made the claim on Monday during the commissioning of remodelled… []

Breaking: Ihedioha Withdraws From Imo PDP Governorship Primaries

– Emeka Ihedioha Former Governor of Imo State, Emeja Ihedioha has announced his withdrawal from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governorship Primaries. The development was contained in a letter addressed to the National Chairman of the party. Ihedioha, who served as governor of the state for seven months before the Supreme Court announced Hope Uzodimma as winner of the 2019 governorship election, cited interest of… []

Dino Melaye Denies Rumour Of Atiku Retiring From politics, Aligning With Tinubu

– Tinubu and Atiku Following the February 25th keenly contested Presidential election where Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu emerged winner, news has been spreading that the People’s Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar who came second in the election has decided to retire from active politics. He’s rumoured to have agreed to align with the President-elect. One of the spokespersons of the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Council (PCC),… []

Just In:PDP Suspends National Chair, Iyorchia Ayu With Immediate Effect

– Iyorchia Ayu Embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Iyorchia Ayu has been suspended by the party. The suspension of Ayu was effected by the Ward Executive of the party in Igyorov Ward of Gboko Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state. Addressing the media Sunday, on behalf of Kashi Philip, the Ward Chairman, the Ward Secretary Mr. Vangeryina Dooyum explained that… []