President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday at a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, denied ordering the Senate to remove the contentious Section 84 (12) from the amended Electoral Act 2022. The President’s denial which was contained in a counter affidavit filed on his behalf by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, … [Read more…]
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu, has said that the party has not taken a decision on zoning of the presidency. He said this while fielding questions after he led a delegation comprising the National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore; Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, and the Chairman of the campaign … [Read more…]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a final forfeiture order on property and vehicles in Abuja belonging to two brothers who hitherto worked for billionaire philanthropist, Prince Arthur Eze. The forfeited property and vehicles will be for the benefit of Prince Eze. This is the second time the anti-corruption agency is getting … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), yesterday, screened Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi and Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, ahead of its May 28/29 presidential primary. Others who appeared before the screening panel headed by former Senate President, David Mark, were Nyesom Wike, Emmanuel Udom, governors … [Read more…]
2023 Enugu Guber: Dr. Kingsley Udeh as the Perfect Match for the Job [Viewpoint] By Dr. Okenwa Okechukwu Few years before Mr. Emmanuel Macron was elected French President, France was embroiled in multifaceted crises which were taking a serious toll on the French nationals. The crises had become pronounced as a result of former President … [Read more…]
PDP Primaries: Oyo PDP commences screening of aspirants The Oyo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has commenced screening of aspirants contesting for various elective positions. This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary of the party, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke. The party enjoined all aspirants contesting for these seats to come with … [Read more…]
Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has expressed shock at the number of presidential aspirants from the South West and South South geopolitical zones when equity and justice demand they should be supporting the South East for the presidency. He said the right thing to do, as political parties are on the verge of … [Read more…]
Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, made a whooping N405.3 billion ($977.8 million) after the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, acquired the social media company on Monday. The board of Twitter met with Musk early hours of Monday, but the deal was confirmed to have been accepted later in the day … [Read more…]
A presidential aspirant under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, has promised to introduce the approach he used to fight corruption when he was governor of Anambra State if elected president. Speaking during a meeting with PDP stakeholders in Osogbo, Osun State, he maintained that integrity should be the major consideration in … [Read more…]
Dr. GOC Ajah and the Quest for Ugwuanyi’s Continuity of Good Governance in Enugu State [Viewpoint] By Engr. Chukwu Innocent As the governorship race in Enugu State continues to shove up with contending interests across different political parties in the State, many are beginning to consciously root for the best among the aspirants slugging it … [Read more…]
Enugu 2023: Ekweremadu Meets Enugu PDP Excos, Harps on Tansparent Process By Uche Anichukwu Former Deputy President of the Senate and frontline governorship aspirant in Enugu State, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has advised the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to ensure a transparent and credible process in the run up to … [Read more…]
2023: Bayelsa APC splits over push for Jonathan As major power blocs in the All Progressives Congress (APC) intensify lobbying ahead of primaries, speculations were rife on Monday that former president, Dr Goodluck Jonathan may join the ruling party on Wednesday or Thursday, barring any last-minute change of mind. Though neither the Bayelsa State-born politician … [Read more…]