The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by Sir Tony Okocha has condemned what it described as the continued protests and rejection of the State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Rtd). The party expressed that the demand from supporters for the reinstatement of suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara is undermining the reconciliation … [Read more…]
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has said they are aligning themselves with the political movement of its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The Governor stated this during a meeting with 484 Councillors from the 44 Local Government areas of the state. Governor Yusuf said Kwankwaso is gifted by God with foresight, and so they … [Read more…]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced a major cabinet reshuffle, reassigning key commissioners to new ministries in a move aimed at enhancing governance and service delivery. The announcement was contained in a letter signed by the Governor’s Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, and released on Monday. According to the reshuffle, the Commissioner … [Read more…]
Former diplomat and Peter Obi ally, Oseloka Obaze, has resigned from Labour Party after condemning April 5 governorship primary. An ally of Mr Peter Obi and member of the Labour Party, Oseloka H. Obaze, has resigned his membership of the party. Obaze, a former diplomat and Secretary to Anambra Government under Obi has worked closely … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has released the official list of qualified chairmanship aspirants for the July 12 local government elections. A total of 455 aspirants were screened, according to a document signed by the Chairman of the Screening Committee, Babatunde Ogala, SAN, and the Secretary, Nurudeen Bamidele. According to Sunday Punch, Abdulganiyu … [Read more…]
The federal lawmakers representing Igbo-Eze North/Udenu federal constituency, Hon Dennis Agbo, and Igbo-Eze South/Nsukka federal constituency, Hon Mark Chidi Obetta, as well as Hon Malachi Onyechi, who represents Nsukka West state constituency in the Enugu State House of Assembly, have defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the Peoples Democratic Party, insisting that the state … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State has officially recognised Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as the leader of the party in the state, following his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The confirmation was made in a statement issued by the APC Delta State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo, who said the governor’s new … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday said it will sue Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other elected officials of the state, for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s Acting National Chairman, Ilyas Damagum, said the intention is to retrieve their mandate from the governor and the lawmakers. This is one of … [Read more…]
Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has expressed regret over his decision to run as the vice-presidential candidate alongside Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election, admitting it may have contradicted the wishes of his people. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Okowa described his acceptance of the role as a … [Read more…]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has urged all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to prioritise the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 over their personal political ambitions. Keyamo emphasised that Tinubu’s second term is essential to complete the reforms he has initiated in governance. “Every single APC member … [Read more…]
Osun State Executive Council members on Monday dismissed rumours that the state governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is planning to quit the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing those behind the claims as purveyors of fake news. The forum urged members of the public to disregard the rumour, stating, “That is … [Read more…]
The presidency, yesterday, reacted to insinuations in opposition circles that Nigeria’s democracy was currently threatened under the watch of President Bola Tinubu, and the country was tilting towards a one-party system. In a release, titled, “Democracy Strong And Alive in Nigeria,” signed by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the presidency dismissed accusations that the Tinubu government was inching towards … [Read more…]