Politics

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… []

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… []