Politics

US Visit: Fani-Kayode Describes Atiku, Tambuwal, Melaye, Others As “Internationally Displaced Politicians”

– Femi Fani-Kayode  Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Abubakar Atiku is currently in the US for political engagements and on the presidential candidate’s entourage are the Director General of the PDP Presidential Campaign, Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, Senator Dino Melaye, and High Chief Raymond Dokpesi, Phrank Shuaibu, Reno Omokri, among others. However,… []

Tinubu Reveals What Buhari Told Him About His Running Mate

–President Buhari, Tinubu Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has opened up on a conversation he had with President Muhammadu Buhari on… Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has opened up on a conversation he had with President Muhammadu Buhari on the choice of his running mate. Tinubu disclosed this at the residence of Pa… []

2023:Dino Melaye Talks About Tinubu’s Absence From Peace Accord Signing Ceremony

-Senator Dino Melaye Senator Dino Melaye, has claimed that the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu’s absence from the Presidential Peace Accord signing ceremony on Thursday was on purpose. It was earlier reported that while the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate, Atiku Abubakar and other party candidates were physically president at the event… []

Tinubu not ill, in London — APC leader dismisses false claims

– Tinubu Contrary to the rumors making rounds that All Progressive Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is sick and recuperating in a London hospital, an APC leader has dismissed the claims as false. The source, who was privy to the former Lagos governor’s trip, said: “Tinubu is not sick. I saw him before he travelled on Saturday night to London.” Asked whether the APC… []

2023: “You must not make the mistake to vote killers”- Jonathan advises Nigerians

-Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan dropped a timeously relevant message over the weekend in Uyo at the ceremony marking 35 years of the creation of Akwa Ibom State. He advised voters in next year’s general elections to reject “killers”. According to Jonathan: “In 2023, you must not make the mistake to vote killers. Those who carry knives, guns, and all… []

Better no play with our money.” Nigerians React As Peter Obi’s Labour Party Releases Bank Account Details for Campaign Fund Raising

– Peter Obi The Labour Party has released account details for its supporters and well-wishers to donate money to the campaign ahead of the 2023 general election. The release of the account details by the party comes barely 24 hours after the official commencement of campaign activities as stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a simple tweet made at 10.42 pm on… []

New London photo fuels rumour about Bola Tinubu’s health condition

-Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu The new photo shared by Mr Tinubu’s media team raised new concerns about the ruling party candidate’s possible urinary incontinence. Anew photograph of Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has emerged, where he wore an inner device believed to be a ‘catheter bag’ to expel urine, further raising questions about his frail health status, ahead of… []

Osun: Supreme Court Affirms Adeleke As PDP Gov. Elect

– Sen. Ademola Adeleke The Supreme Court, on Thursday, affirmed Senator Ademola Adeleke, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the Governor-elect of Osun State. Adeleke was declared the winner of the gubernatorial election that held in the State on July 16. The apex court, in a unanimous judgement by a five-man panel of justices, dismissed an appeal that was lodged against Adeleke… []

Reps 2023: Akala’s Son, Olamijuwonlo Assures Constituents Of Quality And Effective Representation

– Hon. Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala Having won All Progressives Congress, APC ticket for Ogbomoso North, South and Oriire Federal Constituency, Olamijuwonlo Alao-Akala son of the former governor of Oyo state Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala is no doubt gathering momentum. Olamijuwonlo, a former chairman of Ogbomoso North local government area, polled all the 150 votes to clinch the ticket of the APC. Well loved by the youths… []

Why Aboriginal Democracy Is Best For Nigeria -Okotie

  – Rev. Chris Okotie Former Presidential candidate and interim government campaigner, Rev Chris Okotie has given reasons why Aboriginal Democracy is the best option for Nigeria. In a interview with Ray Power 100.5 FM monitored in Lagos, Okotie said the country needs to shift it’s governance paradigm if the ongoing transition programme is to produce a positive outcome. Okotie was speaking to the radio… []

PDP: Ortom Leaves Wike’s Camp, Declares Support For Ayu 

– Gov. Samuel Ortom, Nyesom Wike The recent brouhaha in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is taking a new twist as Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, who was before now one of the frontiers in the camp of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike yesterday, dismissed insinuations that he was in support of the removal of National Chairman of the party , Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, saying it… []

Confusion As PDP Chieftain, Chimaroke Nnamani’s Name Appears On Tinubu’s Presidential Campaign Team

– Sen. Chimaroke Nnamani The APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) on Monday cleared air on the appearance of the name of former Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani on its list despite being a PDP member. A statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Council, said Nnamani’s appearance on the list was not a mistake. The PCC said Nnamani… []

“There’s spiritual dimensions to Peter Obi’s rise” – Femi Fani-Kayode

– Femi Fani-Kayode Former Minister of Aviation, Femi who is now a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Femi Fani-Kayode has challenged his former party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to be more active, else they may be toppled by Peter Obi’s Labour Party as the major opposition party. In a tweet he posted on Sunday, FFK as he’s fondly called asked the… []

Presidential Campaign: Tinubu Invites 422 PCC Members For ‘Special Prayers’

– Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu In a statement issued in the wee hours of Monday by the Director of Media and Publicity for Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council, Bayo Onanuga, all the newly appointed 422 members are to turn up at the PCC headquarters in Abuja for ‘special prayers’ to officially kick off Wednesday’s electioneering campaign. The development is coming barely 48 hours after the party… []

PDP Moves To Break Wike’s Ranks As Party Shops For Mimiko To Replace Ayu

– Nyesom Wike, Atiku Abubakar, Iyorchia Ayu The unending internal crisis rocking the opposition People’s Democratic Party, PDP might have taken a new twist as the party’s Presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and his team have perfected plans to break the ranks of Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. Also, strong indications emerged that Governor Wike and those sympathetic to his cause may be settling… []

2023: Former SGF, Babachir Lawal Reveals How Tinubu, APC Working To Shortchange Christians

– Babachir Lawal  Ahead of the 2023 general elections, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Dr Babachir Lawal has insisted that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC), Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu are out to short-changed Christians in the country. Lawal however clarified that Northern Christian politicians remain steadfast on their stand for justice, equity and fair-play in the 2023 political… []

“I never said Tinubu offered me Senatorial ticket” -Wike

-Tinubu, Wike The statement credited to the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike as saying that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, offered him a senatorial ticket has been described as false media reports by the Rivers State Government. The government, in a statement signed by Wike’s Special Assistant, Media, Kelvin Ebiri, said that there was no time… []

How Aso-Rock Cabal Excluded Saraki From National Award Nominees Revealed

– Bukola Saraki and President Mohamodu Buhari A power bloc in the Presidential Villa may have reportedly succeeded in excluding the immediate past Senate President, Bukola Saraki, for those to be honoured by President Muhammadu Buhari with a national award during events to mark Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary. Reports has it that the investiture ceremony is billed to hold at the International Conference Centre, Abuja…. []

2023: Saraki Opens Up On Who The Presidential Candidate Of His Choice Is

– Bukola Saraki Former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki has broken his silence on the political developments in the country and particularly the crisis rocking his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2023 general elections. Saraki had remained largely silent after losing out in the PDP presidential primaries which outcome set the tone for the crisis rocking the party pitching the Governor… []

KAYODE SALAKO REITERATES STRONG COMMITMENT TO OBI-DIENT MOVEMENT AND LABOUR PARTY, DEBUNKS DEFECTION TALES.

-Mr. Kayode Salako, Chairman of Lagos State Labour Party Following sponsored malicious reports in some sections of the media about the Chairman of Lagos State Labour Party, Mr. Ezekiel Kayode Salako, being a mole of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC in the party, Mr. Salako has vehemently debunked the allegation in strong terms, saying that he still remains the Chairman of the Party… []