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ENUGU: Nnamani, Chime, Onyeama cry out; say State APC on verge of collapse; want state party chairman sacked

August 31, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

Leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Enugu State, yesterday, stormed the ‘Buhari House’ national secretariat of the party and demanded the immediate sack of Mr. Ugochukwu Agballah-led State Working Committee. The leaders were led by former Senate President and South East leader in the defunct Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, CECPC, of … [Read more…]

Tinubu seeks support of Fmr President Jonathan during visit

August 31, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate in 2023 polls, has met with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. The meeting is in continuation of Mr Tinubu’s nationwide consultation with critical stakeholders ahead of the 2023 elections. Mr Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State and one of APC’s national leaders met with … [Read more…]

NNPP denies alliance with Tinubu, explains conflict between Shekarau, Kwankwaso

August 30, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

The run-up to the 2023 elections keeps throwing up more intrigues and subplots after the reports of an alliance between Rabiu Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party,m (NNPP) and the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu. However, a refutation was issued on Tuesday by Ladipo Johnson, a spokesman … [Read more…]

[ANALYSIS] Wike, Makinde, Ikpeazu, Ortom may loose out in PDP

August 30, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

Following what they consider as attempt to blackmail and arm-twist the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike and his allies, some hotheads in the party may fight back viciously to arrest the move. Sources revealed that these PDP hotheads are considering persuading the party to move ahead in the presidency … [Read more…]

Shekarau exits NNPP to PDP after three months in party

August 30, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

A former governor of Kano State, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, has formally announced his defection from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is coming barely three months after Shekarau defected to NNPP from the All Progressives Congress. Shekarau made the declaration on Monday at his Mundubawa home in Kano. … [Read more…]

2023: Enugu non-indigenes declare support for Ugwuanyi

August 27, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

2023: Ugwunta salutes Ugwuanyi, congratulates PDP Guber Flag-bearer, Mbah, and other candidates

Non-indigenes in Enugu State, under the umbrella of Brethren of Interfaith and Inter-Community Development Initiative, have assured Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of their resolve to support his bid to represent Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly in 2023, on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The non-indigenes also endorsed the governorship candidate … [Read more…]

PDP Crises: Outcomes of Atiku, Wike, other PDP govs meeting

August 27, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

The crisis rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might soon dissipate, following what some stakeholders termed the encouraging fallouts from Thursday’s meeting between the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar and governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike. The duo, alongside some governors, had been at loggerheads since May, 2022, when Atiku emerged as … [Read more…]

2023: We met Tinubu, Atiku, Obi but Consultation not over – Wike

August 26, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

2023: We met Tinubu, Atiku, Obi but Consultation not over – Wike Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State said he and his team are still consulting widely with those who mean well for the country. The governor spoke at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, Ikwerre Local Government Area, shortly after his arrival from London, … [Read more…]

Ebonyi Court nullifies LGA election

August 26, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

The Federal High Court, sitting in Abakaliki, yesterday, voided the Local Government Area election conducted by Ebonyi State Independent Electoral Commission, EBSEIC, in the state. The election, which was conducted on July 30, 2022, has been causing lots of ripples and disagreements among the opposition political parties, even as they argued that the election was … [Read more…]

2023: Dino melaye dismisses Tinubu’s move to lure PDP Govs, senators, reps

August 26, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

Ahead of September commencement of campaigns, presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has intensified moves to lure four more Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors besides Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. The report gathered that the push has reached an advanced stage, with informal meetings already held with the governors. Two, … [Read more…]

NNPP: We won’t surrender legitimacy to APC or any other party – Kwankwaso

August 25, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has denied any move to collapse the party’s structure with other political parties. The national chairman of the party, Prof. Rufai Alkali, said the party was not ready to surrender its legitimacy as a duly registered political party to any other party. Alkali, who spoke with newsmen in Lagos, … [Read more…]

Actor Kenneth Okonkwo joins Labour Party after dumping APC, backs Obi

August 24, 2022 by Editor Leave a Comment

Veteran Nollywood actor Kenneth Okonkwo has officially joined the Labour Party, after dumping the All Progressives congress (APC) over the presidential Muslim-Muslim ticket. Mr Okonkwo announced his defection via his Instagram page on Wednesday. He shared pictures of himself entering the party’s office in Abuja “It was an honour and a privilege to be welcomed … [Read more…]