The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has again received a major boost in its dominance over Nigeria’s political landscape with the defection of Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday. Fintiri revealed the lastest development in a statewide broadcast from Yola. The Adamawa helmsman announced his resignation from … [Read more…]
Former Vice President and presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep regret over his role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, saying the country’s current situation has deteriorated further under the party’s administration. Atiku made the remarks on Thursday during a press briefing in Abuja, where opposition figures gathered to … [Read more…]
The Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bathiya Wesley and 14 others have resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Their resignations were announced during Wednesday’s plenary session, when the Speaker read the letters from the lawmakers on the floor of the house. This follows the defection of a former Speaker, … [Read more…]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has strongly condemned what it described as a gun attack and assassination attempt in Edo State targeting former governor John Oyegun, party leader Peter Obi, and Olumide Akpata. In a statement by its national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the incident reflects a troubling pattern of political intimidation … [Read more…]
Dr. Peter Akpe has been sworn in as the sixth Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, stepping into office to complete the remaining two years of the current administration. Akpe, who is the Pastor in Charge of Bayelsa Province 1 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and the immediate past Chief of Staff to … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have shared victories in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections. Christopher Maikalangu of the APC was declared winner of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship poll after securing 40,295 votes out of 62,861 valid ballots cast. Andrew Abue, AMAC collation officer, … [Read more…]
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Dr Paul Moses, has declared that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, cannot influence or “write” election results in AMAC, insisting that residents would defend their votes in Saturday’s poll. Moses made the remarks in a video shared … [Read more…]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Enugu State chapter of the party for the successful congresses in the 260 political wards of the state, describing the exercise as peaceful, free, fair, and credible. The commendation was given by the Chairman of the APC Ward and Local Government Congresses Committee in Enugu State, Hon. … [Read more…]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suffered another major blow in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of Saturday’s Area Council elections, with its chairmanship candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) stepping down to support his All Progressives Congress (APC) counterpart. Hon. Zadna Dantani announced his withdrawal from the race on Thursday, throwing his … [Read more…]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that he will only support any candidate who supports President Bola Tinubu, irrespective of political party in the forthcoming FCT Area Council elections scheduled for Saturday, February 21. Wike stated this in Abuja on Saturday during Senator Sandy Onor’s 60th birthday, a celebration of … [Read more…]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved his cabinet with immediate effect, issuing directives for outgoing political appointees to hand over responsibilities to senior civil service officials. The decision was announced in a statement signed by his new Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, Thursday evening. According to the statement, the governor instructed all outgoing Commissioners … [Read more…]
Former Vice President of Nigeria and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar has said that the bid to oust the Tinubu-led APC administration begins with the FCT Council elections on February 21. According to a statement released by the media office of the former vice president, Atiku made the assertion on Thursday, February … [Read more…]