Govs, Atiku, Wike, others in Attendance at PDP National Caucus Meeting

The Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Mr Atiku Abubakar and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesome Wike, on Wednesday attended the PDP’s national caucus meeting in Abuja ahead of the party’s National Executive Committee meeting, scheduled to take place on Thursday. This is the … [Read more…]

APC accuses Kano govt of having a hand in Ganduje’s purported suspension

The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ganduje Ward of Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area Monday accused the Kano state government of sponsoring elements in the ward to announce the suspension of the national chairman of the party, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. However, the government swiftly denied any involvement, labeling it an “internal crisis” … [Read more…]

Utazi says it’s politically wrong to have 4 parties in 5 Southeast states, makes case for Southeast to align with APC

Chetanne Chinelo, Enugu Following his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, a former member of the Nigerian Senate, Sen. Chuka Utazi, who represented Enugu North senatorial zone from 2015-2023, has called on the people of the Southeast zone to ensure that they are not left out in … [Read more…]

“We do not know the 60 coalition lawmakers” – Reps minority, PDP caucuses disown opposition lawmakers

The Minority and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, caucus in the House of Representatives has disowned the 60-member coalition of opposition lawmakers in the Green Chamber, saying such a body was unknown to the parliament and that they would not be part of it. The caucuses were reacting to the briefing Monday by a member, Ikenga Ugochinyere … [Read more…]

PDP lawmakers threaten to dump party over Rivers crises, others, demand removal of acting national chairman

About 60 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the House of Representatives have threatened to quit the party over the ongoing crises in Rivers State and ten other chapters. Ikenga Ugochinyere, a member of the House from Imo State, and five other members issued the threat at a press conference at the National … [Read more…]

Newly sworn in Edo Dep Gov pledges loyalty to Obaseki

The newly-sworn-in Deputy Governor of Edo State, Omobayo Godwins, has pledged his unalloyed loyalty to his principal, saying he will not drag power with Governor Godwin Obaseki. Godwins made this pledge in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday. Governor Obaseki and Godwins are expected to work together before the end of the … [Read more…]

JUST-IN: Obaseki Picks New Deputy Governor After Shaibu’s Impeachment, New Deputy To Be Inaugurated Today

Governor Godwin of Edo State has picked 37-year-old Omobayo Godwin as his deputy, hours after the impeachment of Philip Shaibu. Omobayo’s inauguration is also set to take place on Monday at the Edo State Government House in Benin City. Already, friends and well-wishers have gathered at the inauguration venue for the swearing-in ceremony. Born July … [Read more…]

BREAKING NEWS: Edo House Of Assembly Impeaches Philip Shaibu As Deputy Governor 

The Edo State House of Assembly has impeached the state’s deputy governor Philip Shaibu. He was impeached during the house’s plenary session on Monday in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Shaibu’s impeachment followed the adoption of the report of a seven-man committee set up by the Chief Judge of Edo State, Justice Daniel Okungbowa … [Read more…]

Rivers: I Am Not Weak, Gov. Fubara Tells Critics

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has warned that he will surprise those who consider his honest decision to implement the presidential peace pact as a sign of weakness. Governor Fubara said he had been inundated with several comments in the media about the implementation of the peace initiative, and had chosen to be silent out … [Read more…]

God revealed to me that President Tinubu’s govt will last eight years – Minister Umahi

The Minister of Works Dave Umahi said God told him that President Bola Tinubu will rule Nigeria for eight years. Umahi, the immediate past governor of Ebonyi State, stated this in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics. Recall that President Tinubu was inaugurated on May 29th 2023 and is currently serving his first year … [Read more…]