Just in: APC postpones presidential convention In the aftermath of a six-day extension of the June 3 deadline for the conduct of political parties primaries by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, the ruling All Progressives Congress APC has formally postponed its presidential convention. This was disclosed in a statement issued in the early hours … [Read more…]
Breaking News: PDP Presidential Aspirant withdraws from race A Peoples Democratic Party Presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has withdrawn from the race for the party’s ticket just hours to the commencement of party’s primary election. In a letter addressed to the National Chairman of the party, Sen. Iyiochia Ayu, which he signed, the economist and former … [Read more…]
INEC extends primary election deadline by 6 days The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has bowed to pressure by political parties, especially the ruling All Progressives Congress APC for the extension of the June 3 Primary Election deadline. After twice failing to arm-twist INEC into extending its June 3 deadline for the conduct of political … [Read more…]
Peter Obi joins Labour Party, thanks youths Presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has joined Labour Party, The PUNCH reports. The former Anambra State Governor made the announcement on Friday via his verified Twitter handle. According to the 60-year-old politician, he left the Peoples Democratic Party days ago due to “issues that are at variance with my … [Read more…]
Adamawa: Binani Becomes First Female Governorship Candidate, Defeats Ribadu, Bindow, Namdas, Others Senator Aishatu Binani of the All Progressives Congress (APC) made history today, as she defeated five male contestants to pick the party’s ticket to become the first female flag bearer of any political party in Adamawa. In a well contested APC governorship … [Read more…]
Woman killed in Anambra: Silence is not golden, JNI tells South-East governors THE Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) under the guidance of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has sent a word of caution to the south-eastern governors over their complete silence over the recent killing of Harira Jibrin and her children in Orumba … [Read more…]
Abaribe dumps PDP, resigns as Senate Minority Leader Senate Minority Leader and governorship aspirant in Abia State, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party and resigned as the Minority Leader in the upper chamber of the National Assembly. Abaribe, who was one of the top contenders for the party’s governorship ticket in Abia State, … [Read more…]
After 2 days of gains, Naira depreciates, exchanges at 418.88 to a dollar After appreciating for two days, the Naira on Thursday fell in value against the US dollar by 0. 21 per cent at the Investors and Exporters window. The local currency was exchanged at 418.88 to the dollar, compared to 418 traded on … [Read more…]
Ekweremadu, Tinubu, Kwankwaso, may lead regional parties Ahead of the presidential primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress, indications have emerged that a former governor of Lagos State and national leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi; and national leader of the New Nigeria … [Read more…]
Keyamo, Ojougboh, others absent as Omo-Agege clinches Delta ticket In Delta State, the Deputy President of the Senate, Ovie Omo-Agege emerged winner. Omo-Agege, who polled 1,190 votes, was returned unopposed by the 1,235 accredited delegates. But some of the aggrieved members including the Minister of State for Labor and Employment, Festus Keyamo; Dr Cairo Ojougboh; … [Read more…]
Enugu 2023: PDP Flag-bearer, Peter Mbah, thanks Ndi Enugu The Enugu State governorship flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Mbah, has thanked PDP members in the state for supporting him to be the candidate of the party. In a message personally signed by him, Mbah thanked the party … [Read more…]
Nnaji clinches Enugu APC guber ticket Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu At the end of the All Progressives Congress primaries held today, Uche Geoffery Nnaji, Nwakaibie, has won the gubernatorial ticket of the APC in Enugu state. He was the only aspirant for the Gubernatorial primary election of the APC in the state. Nnaji who hails from … [Read more…]