Hundreds of youths, on Wednesday, from Gulumbe town under Birnin Kebbi local have defected to New Nigeria peoples party (NNPP). The youths who are from different political parties in Kebbi state were received by party excos and House of Representative Aspirant Abubakar Aliyu Dangaladima at Gulumbe. According to Aliyu, receiving defectors to their fold close … [Read more…]
As part of efforts to boost the capacity of Nigerians to work in the oil and gas industry, the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has shortlisted 8,800 candidates from over 26,000 applicants for this year’s Overseas Scholarship Scheme, OSS. The PTDF OSS is an annual programme that awards scholarships to Nigerians for MSc and PhD … [Read more…]
By January 1, 2023, Federal Government will ban all substances that are not ozone-friendly in accordance with the Montreal Protocol Agreement of which Nigeria is a signatory. These substances include refrigerators, air conditioners, generators, water dispensers, photocopiers etc. Speaking with newsmen at the Stakeholders’ Workshop for the Validation of the Draft National Cooling Plan, yesterday, … [Read more…]
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, yesterday, announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He also pulled out from the 2023 presidential contest on the platform of the main opposition party. Obi, who was one of the 15 aspirants cleared to participate in the May 28 and 29 presidential primary, attributed his decision … [Read more…]
Peter Mbah emerges Enugu PDP Governorship Candidate Barr. Peter Mbah has emerged the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Enugu State ahead of the 2023 general elections. At the election held at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu, Mbah who was a former Chief of Staff and commissioner of Finance in Enugu State won the … [Read more…]
Former governor of Anambra state, Mr. Peter Obi has dumped the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Obi announced his resignation in a letter dated 20, addressed to the National Chairman of the party. In the letter sighted by Vanguard, Obi gave reasons for his withdrawal from the presidential race. More details later…
Kingsley Udeh steps down from Enugu governorship race, assures of continued support and loyalty …congratulates Barr. Peter Mbah Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu As the Peoples Democratic Party holds her governorship primaries in the entire country today, Enugu state has witnessed some frontline aspirants withdraw from the race. Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, a foremost aspirant has stepped … [Read more…]
Ajah steps down as PDP Governorship Aspirant, congratulates Peter Mbah …Pledges Loyalty to Gov. Ugwuanyi, People’s Democratic Party A foremost PDP gubernatorial aspirant in Enugu State and former Secretary to Enugu State Government, Dr. GOC Ajah, mni, has stepped down for Barr. Peter Mba for the PDP governorship primary election slated to hold Wednesday (today) … [Read more…]
Members of the incorporated trustee, Legacy Transformation Initiative (LTI), have called for the adoption of the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, as the APC consensus candidate. The eclectic group consist of intellectuals, professionals, politician, businessmen/women and entrepreneurs drawn across the six geo-political zones of Nigeria. Its National Coordinator Ibe Aniemeke Lawson while speaking at a … [Read more…]
After 10 hours of stand-off, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday, arrested a former governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha. A source from the anti-graft agency, who confirmed Okorocha’s arrest, yesterday, simply said, “After nearly 10hours standoff, EFCC arrests Senator Okorocha.” Spokesman of the EFCC, Wilson Uwujaren, had in a statement, … [Read more…]
Seventy-two hours to the decisive presidential primary of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scheduled for Sunday in Abuja, the race has narrowed to five aspirants following responses from delegates. After extensive tour of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) consulting stakeholders and delegates, top aspirants in the race have clearly emerged, … [Read more…]
Enugu 2023: Josef-Ken Onoh felicitates with Peter Mbah, appreciates supporters Dr. Josef-Ken Onoh, one of the Governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Enugu State, has congratulated Mr. Peter Mbah for his anticipated victory in today’s party primary. Onoh however gave appreciation to his teaming supporters who had been behind his successes, but … [Read more…]