The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia state is electing a new governorship candidate today, Saturday, February 4, 2023, for the 11 March election, as announced by the party. The rerun primary election follows the death of Uchenna Ikonne, the party’s governorship candidate in the state. Mr Ikonne, a professor and former vice chancellor of … [Read more…]
Ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections, some frontline support groups in Enugu State have vowed to shut down the state capital by rallying millions of eligible voters for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its candidates across the state, especially the governorship candidate of the party, Dr. Peter Mbah. The famous pro-PDP support groups … [Read more…]
Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Enugu State, Uche Nnaji Nwakibie, has vowed to make Uzo Uwani LGA in Enugu North senatorial zone, one of the wealthiest in the state by tapping into her agricultural endowments and natural deposits. Nnaji made this known during the party’s guber rally … [Read more…]
The governor of Central Bank of Nigeria , Godwin Emefiele, said the bank is not considering an extension of the deadline after the 10-day grace recently approved by President Muhammadu Buhari. Emefiele, who disclosed this at a briefing in Lagos, appealed to Nigerians to exercise patience noting that the gains of the policy outweigh the … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday said it was not contemplating shifting or adjustment the timelines for the forthcoming polls.The electoral body insisted that on no account would it allow anti-democratic forces and fifth columnists confuse the Nigerian people on the plans and intentions of the Commission. The clarification became imperative following a report … [Read more…]
The Atiku/Okowa Campaign Organisation has accused the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, of sending his campaign officials to unleash hate speech against prominent leaders in the North and other parts of the country in a desperate bid to incite Nigerians, cause insurrection and disrupt the 2023 general election. … [Read more…]
…It’s a new dawn – Council Chairman …I’ll justify your trust – Mbah The people of Nkanu South and ASU Nkanu Development Centers in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu State have pledged their support to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah and other PDP candidates, saying the party has … [Read more…]
Popular comedian and skit-maker, Adebowale Adedayo better known as Mr Macaroni, has said the All Progressives Congress should not be campaigning for votes ahead of the forthcoming elections, but instead should be begging Nigerians for forgiveness for the hardship caused in recent times. The skit-maker, who took to Twitter to express his displeasure as regards … [Read more…]
Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State Thursday said the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will not win the 25 February presidential election. The governor in an interview with TVC News said the projection by ANAP Foundation’s poll and other opinion polls in favour of Mr Obi were not accurately done, thus can not be … [Read more…]
…says help is on the way Frank Nweke Jr, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu State, on Thursday in an interactive radio program, Urban Prime Time, on Urban 94.5 FM, Enugu, empathised with fellow Ndi Enugu over the dire situation currently being experienced in the state and across the … [Read more…]
Governors of the All Progressive Congress (APC) have appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to postpone the deadline for the currency swap of the newly redesigned 1,000, 500 and 200 Naira notes. They also asked for both old and new notes co-exist to ease the suffering of Nigerians. The governor of Kano State Umar Ganduje told … [Read more…]
Residents of Uvwie and Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State, on Friday took to the street to protest against lack of access to the naira. The protest forced some banks to suspend activities. Scores of market women barricaded the Warri-Sapele Road and NPA Expressway, ground activities in the areas. The protesters also laid … [Read more…]