Politics

2023: Tinubu, Shettima Give Reasons Why They Ignored Arise TV Town Hall Meeting

-Tinubu and Shettima Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima have cited hectic campaign schedules and resolve not to give any Television station preference among others as reasons for their absence at Sunday’s town hall meeting of presidential candidates in Abuja. The event was organised by Arise Television and the Centre for Democracy… []

Kwara Governor Appoints Skit-Maker, ‘Cute’ Abiola Special Assistant

-Cutie Abiola in a warm handshake with governor Abdulrazaq Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara state has appointed a skit-maker and comic actor, Abdulgafar Ahmed Abiola, popularly known as ‘Cute Abiola’, as Special Assistant on Creative Industries. Cute Abiola, an indigene of Ilorin, is a household name in the fast-growing creative industry in Nigeria. According to the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye,… []

Photos: Every Vote Important To APC, Obasa Says As Nollywood Actors Declare Support For Tinubu

-Lagos State Speaker in a group picture with Nollywood actors Speaker Mudashiru Obasa of the Lagos State House of Assembly has urged Nollywood actors, producers and entertainers of like minds not to relent in their efforts to ensure victory for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 election. Dr. Obasa gave the charge when he received a group,… []

Wike Revokes Maeba’s Plot Of Land Over Support For Atiku

– Maeba, Wike Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has revoked the Certificate of Occupancy of land allocated to former Senator Lee Maeba at the Golf Course axis of GRA in Port Harcourt. Our correspondent reports that Senator Maeba, a staunch supporter of the People’s Democratic Party presidential candidate, is the chairman of the party’s presidential campaign council in Rivers State. Maeba, a former Deputy… []

Court Affirms Uduaghan as Kogi Central Senatorial District Candidate

g The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja yesterday dismissed the appeal filed against the candidature of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.The Court presided by Justice Gafai upheld the argument of J.J. Usman on behalf of Akpoti-Uduaghan held that the Deponents of the affidavits in support of the originating summons who were not delegates could not challenge the delegate election. The Court held further that the handwritten purported… []

It’s Disrespectful To Mention Funke Akindele’s Name In My Presence- Tinubu Cautions Supporters

-Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has told his supporters that it is disrespectful to mention Nollywood actress and People Democratic Party’s Lagos gubernatorial running mate Funke Akindele in his presence. Tinubu stated this during a campaign in Lagos on Wednesday. The former Lagos State governor is backing incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of APC… []

BREAKING: Ogun PDP Expels Ladi Adebutu, Four Others

  – Ladi Adebutu Just as it is happening at the national level, Ogun State chapter of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP is enmeshed in deep crisis that may not abate as soon as expected The party announced the expulsion of its former governorship aspirant, Ladi Adebutu and four others on Thursday and this came as a big shock to members of the party, especially ardent… []

“I Have No Regret Galvanising Support For Tinubu and Shettima” -Gombe-Abuja Trekker

-Asiwaju Bola Tinubu Mohammed Umar, the 31-year-old who has embarked on a solidarity walk for Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate ahead of the 2023 poll, said he would sacrifice more for Tinubu’s victory. Umar on October 24, 2022, began a 425-kilometre walk from Gombe to Abuja, to draw support for Tinubu. A member of TinKas Tinubu/Shettima Support Group, Umar told… []

National Chairman Resignation: Labour Party Reacts

The rumour is spreading like wild fire that the National Chairman of Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, has resigned. The report went viral online on Wednesday evening alleging that Abure resigned his position as chairman stating that there was no way the party’s Presidential candidate, Peter Obi would win in 2023. However, in a swift response made available to Metropolix Online, the party described the… []

“You’re In A State Of Deliberate Amnesia” Dele Momodu Lambasts Shettima Over Statement Against Atiku

-Dele Momodu Journalist cum politician, Dele Momodu who is also the Director of Strategic Communications, Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa are fully ready to recover Nigeria from the hands of the most incompetent leaders in the history of the country. Responding in a statement Wednesday to remarks made by the Vice Presidential candidate of the All… []

Osun Tribunal: Oyetola Tenders Four Additional LG Results

-Oyetola, Adeleke The ongoing election tribunal in Osun State keep taking different dimension. The Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola, on Wednesday, tendered election results from four local government areas before the panel hearing his petition against the Peoples Democratic Party candidate at the last July 17 governorship poll, Ademola Adeleke, before the Osun State Election Petition Tribunal. Oyetola, through his counsel, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, had… []

Fayose ‘Romances’ Ekiti State New Governor, Oyebanji

-Fayose and Oyebanji during his courtesy visit to the new governor Ekiti State on Monday, said God was kind to Ekiti State to have made Oyebanji the Governor, describing the incumbent Governor as a listening and pragmatic leader, who is well prepared to offer diligent and excellent service. Fayose spoke in Ado-Ekiti on Monday during a courtesy visit to Governor Biodun Oyebanji, in his office… []

2023: No Plan To Remove INEC Chairman- Presidency Opens Up

– Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Presidentq The speculations and alleged Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the President to remove the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, and stop the use of Bimodal Voter Registration System (BVAS) in respect of the 2023 general elections has been dismissed by the presidency. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser,… []

2023: Peter Obi Reveals The Common Interest He Shares With Aggrieved PDP Governors

– Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has put to rest the speculation that he is working with the aggrieved governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to win the 2023 presidential election. Recall that Obi had severally met with Governors Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Nyesom Wike of Rivers State, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu… []

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… []