Politics

APC National Chairmanship: Aspirants Disagree Over Consensus Candidate

All attempts by All Progressive Congress (APC) executives to secure a consensus chairmanships candidate ahead of next Saturday’s national convention have failed. APC aspirants have continued to disown a consensus option for the emergence of the national chairman and other national officers of the ruling party. The office of the national chairman had been zoned to the North Central. It was revealed that practically all… []

Omisore Submits Nomination Form For APC National Secretary Slot

Former deputy governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, on Friday submitted his nomination form pursuant to his aspiration to clinch the position of the national secretary of the party at its forthcoming national convention. He told newsmen after making the submission that his aim was to help to further make the APC a people-driven political party where every member would be recognised and respected… []

“Ebele Was Dead Drunk”– Bianca Ojukwu opens up On Why She Slapped Obiano’s Wife

Bianca, the wife of late Odumegwu Ojukwu, has explained why she slàpped Ebele Obiano at the inauguration ceremony of Prof. Charles Soludo. Bianca in an interview with Arise TV on Friday said Ebele Obiano was noticeably absent as the inauguration ceremony started but arrived an hour later. She said: “I did not pay any attention to her arrival. Surprisingly, she walked towards me and I… []

How EFCC Picked Obiano Hours After Handling Over To Soludo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Thursday arrested former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos. Obiano, who has been on the Commission’s watchlist for months, was arrested at about 8.30pm. He was reportedly on his way out of the country to Houston, Texas in the United States after handing over to his successor, Governor Charles Soludo. Once reported… []

Adeleke, Babayemi: Osun PDP In Disarray Over Court Decision

The troubles that surround the recently held Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election may not abate soon. With barely four months into the Osun Governorship election, the crisis over Peoples Democratic Party’s real candidate has created confusion. Two candidates, Senator Ademola Adeleke and Prince Dotun Babayemi emerged from the parallel governorship primary held by two factions of the party in Osogbo, the state capital on… []

“I Still Remain APC Secretary”- James Akpanudoedehe Reacts As Party Sacks Him

10 out of the 12-member Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) passing a vote of no confidence on the committee’s Secretary, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe. This has further deepened the leadership crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress. (APC). The Secretary, in a statement, however, announced cancellation of the sub-committees formed by the Abubakar Sani Bello-led committee last week. Akpanudoedehe released a new set of committees,… []

Obiano’s wife slaps Bianca Ojukwu at Soludo’s inauguration

Drama ensued on Thursday at the inauguration of Charles Chukwuma Soludo as the governor of Anambra when the state’s immediate past first lady, Willie Obiano’s wife, Ebelechukwu slapped Bianca Ojukwu at the event. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who was at the scene of the event reports that the incident occurred immediately after Soludo took his oath of office. NAN reports that dignitaries… []

Durbar’s Demolition : Abacha Family Tells Court To Dismiss El-Rufai’s Request

The Court of Appeal in Kaduna has been asked to reject the request by the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and three others for extension of time to appeal in a dispute with the family of a late former Head of State, General Sani Abacha (retd.), over the demolition of Durbar Hotel in Kaduna. The Abacha family, acting through its head, Alhaji Mohammed Abacha, had… []

Osinbajo Breaks Silence On The Rumour Of Informing Buhari Of Presidential Ambition

Following the report that took over the social media news platforms over Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo secret moves in contesting the 2023 Presidential election against his political father, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Osinbajo has distanced himself from the report. The media aide to Osinbajo, Laolu Akande described the report as false and mere speculation. According to AIT, Akande in a chat with its correspondent said… []

2023: Osinbajo May Challenge Tinubu For APC Ticket As Vice President Allegedly Confides In Buhari

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has finally informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his presidential ambition. According to Daily Trust, Osinbajo told the president of his desire to take over from him at the expiration of his tenure in 2023. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo With the intent, which has not been made public, the vice president will fight for the ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress… []