Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan is the best option as candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 presidential election. He also called for the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike; former Benue State governor, Samuel Ortom; … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained the reason it suspended Labour Party from participating in the upcoming National Assembly by-elections in Edo, scheduled for next week. This comes amid protest by Barr Julius Abure-led Labour Party who stormed the commission’s headquarters on Wednesday to press home their displeasure over the exclusion of the … [Read more…]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, is “temporarily over,” following the exit of those he called “buccaneers and vampires”. Noting that his firm resistance against impunity led to the shedding of PDP’s excess baggage, the minister, however, insisted that the … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) has released the timetable for the party’s elective national convention, scheduled for 15 and 16 November. The timetable was signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature, on Sunday in Abuja. According to the timetable, the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms will … [Read more…]
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has said he intends to serve only a first term of four years if elected president in 2027, because longevity in office is not a mark of success. In a statement posted on his X handle yesterday, Obi referenced global figures such as Abraham Lincoln, … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress has released the official timetable and schedule of activities for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, outlining key dates and processes that aspirants and party members must adhere to. According to the timetable signed by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu, and shared on the party’s official X account … [Read more…]
The Benue State House of Assembly has recommended the immediate suspension of the Chairman of the Otukpo Local Government Area of the state, Maxwell Ogiri, for six months over allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of office. This was contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Benue State … [Read more…]
A fresh drama erupted in the coalition opposition platform, African Democratic Congress (ADC), yesterday as the party dismissed the claim of Hon. Nafiu Bala to the party’s national chairmanship. The ADC national publicity secretary, Malam Bolaji Abdullahi, substantiated the dismissal of the claim with the release of Bala’s resignation letter as deputy national chairman on … [Read more…]
Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has predicted that if Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 poll, Peter Obi, contests again with a strong running mate from the North, he could easily defeat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. He stated this on his X handle on Thursday, July 31. He wrote, “Atiku … [Read more…]
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Wednesday night dissolved the State Executive Council. Alia, however, appointed a former two-term Attorney-General of the state and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Moses Atagher, as his Chief of Staff. Barr. Atagher, a seasoned administrator who is also former acting Managing Director, Federal Mortgage Bank, is expected to resume … [Read more…]
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has suspended 25 Commisssioners, 14 Senior Special Assistants, 24 Special Assistants and 22 Permanent Secretaries over failure to attend an important government function. This was made known in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor. According to the statement, the … [Read more…]
The Labour Party governorship candidate for the November governorship election in Anambra state, George Moghalu, has stated that the governor of the state has failed in governance and cannot hide behind zoning to win a second term. This was contained in a statement issued by Onyebuchi Okoye, Special Assistant on Media to Dr. George Moghalu. … [Read more…]