The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has retained its hold as the ruling party in Kano State as the Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Yusuf, who contested under the NNPP was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) but the All Progressives Congress (APC) challenged his victory … [Read more…]
The Supreme Court has declared Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State as the validly elected governor of the state. The apex court dismissed the appeal filed by the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Saddique Abubakar, challenging Mohammed’s election and declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the validly elected governor of the state. … [Read more…]
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Umo Eno of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the validly elected governor of Akwa Ibom State after dismissing the appeals of the three parties challenging the outcome of the election held on March 18 2023. This comes after the apex court panel led by Justice Uwani … [Read more…]
Former Director-General (DG) of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organization, Doyin Okupe, has officially tendered his resignation from the party, citing ideological differences. The announcement of his resignation was made in a letter on Monday, January 8, 2023. Earlier in 2023, Okupe had stepped down from his role as the DG of the Labour Party … [Read more…]
Former Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, says the G5 group within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Ortom made this known on Sunday at a luncheon hosted by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Wike, an … [Read more…]
A socio-cultural group, Imade Development Association (IDA), has asked the Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa to consider an Owo indigene as his deputy to compensate for the loss of their son; Rotimi Akeredolu. The group lamented the death of Akeredolu and warned against any move that may lead to further polarisation of the people along … [Read more…]
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has appointed five aides barely a few hours after taking the oath of office. The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor, Omojuwa Olusegun. According to the statement, Aiyedatiwa appointed a seasoned journalist, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, as his Chief Press … [Read more…]
The 260 ward Councillors in Enugu State have reiterated their confidence in the administration of Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, following his victory at the Supreme Court. The apex court, in a unanimous decision delivered by a five-member panel of justices on Friday, dismissed an appeal filed by the Labour Party and its … [Read more…]
Hundreds of protesters on Friday occupied the entrance gate of Government House in Port Harcourt on peaceful protest in support of the state Governor, Sir Siminilayi Fubara. The protesters, comprising students union, civil liberty organizations, Hausa community among others, as early as 7 am occupied the Government House main gate along Azikiwe road. Comrade Levi … [Read more…]
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Dr. Peter Mbah as the duly elected governor of Enugu State. The apex court in a Friday ruling, dismissed the Appeal by the candidate of the Labour Party, Barr. Chijoke Edeoga seeking to nullify Mbah’s election. The apex court resolved all the issues in favour of the … [Read more…]
The 26 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday commenced sitting in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The lawmakers led by Martin Amaewhule convened at the House of Assembly quarters. The notice of withdrawal was contained in a letter signed by the 27 – although one of them was hospitalised and wasn’t … [Read more…]
Elder Statesman and Leader of the Pan Niger Delta forum, PANDEF, Edwin Clark has described the communique issued at the end of the reconciliatory meeting by President Bola Tinubu to resolve the crisis in Rivers State as baffling and unacceptable to the people especially the ljaw ethnic nationality. Addressing a press conference at his Abuja … [Read more…]