Felix Osakwe, the 2023 presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM), has called on President Bola Tinubu to step down from his role as Minister of Petroleum, citing his administration’s failure to resolve the ongoing fuel scarcity. Osakwe voiced his concerns during a weekend press briefing in Abuja, where he criticized both Tinubu and…
The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for urging the federal government to declare a state of emergency in the state, intensifying the political debate surrounding Zamfara’s ongoing security crisis. The APC’s call, made on Saturday, was driven by concerns over persistent security challenges in…
Several election observer groups monitoring the Edo State governorship election have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to use its authority under Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022 to review any poll results that were declared under questionable circumstances or violated electoral regulations. In a joint statement issued by groups including the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday, Asue Ighodalo, has expressed concerns over alleged widespread irregularities during the voting process. He characterized the election as possibly the worst in Nigeria’s history. During a press briefing at the PDP Situation Room in Benin City on Sunday, Ighodalo highlighted…
The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) victorious in the chairmanship elections held on Saturday across all 17 local government areas in the state. Announcing the results on Sunday, ENSIEC Chairman, Prof. Christian Ngwu, stated that the elections were free and fair, emphasizing that the commission meticulously collated…
By Adekunle Segun Mubarak The Independent National Electoral Commission has begun announcing the results of the recently conducted 2024 Edo State governorship elections. Updates will be provided in real-time as the national electoral body releases them. Igueben LG Registered voters – 54,549 Accredited voters – 15,274 APC – 5,907 PDP – 8470 LP…
As the Edo State governorship election approaches, the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), a civil society organization, has expressed concerns regarding the security situation and the potential for vote buying. The election is scheduled for Saturday. KDI highlighted the possibility of a low voter turnout, predicting that participation may not exceed that of the 2020 election,…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued an order restraining the Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from proceeding with the planned state congress and elections set for Saturday, September 21, 2024. The decision will remain in effect pending the hearing of a motion…
Ahead of the Imo State local government elections coming up on Saturday, September 21, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, has enjoined members of the public to display civility by shunning acts capable of disrupting the electoral process during and after the exercise. The Police also announced that restriction on vehicular movement would…
Edo State governorship election is approaching its final stages, with the three major candidates in the race striving to secure enough votes to emerge victorious. In this analysis, news reports review the chances of the candidates ahead of Saturday’s election. Although INEC listed 17 candidates for Saturday’s election, the contest has taken…
The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the September 21, governorship election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has said the people of the state will decide their next governor. Ighodalo made this statement on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday. The PDP candidate said the choice of who succeeds Godwin Obaseki is…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, has said the progress and prosperity of the FCT depends on the collective efforts of everyone. Wike made this statement on Monday in Abuja during his Eid-el-Maulud message to residents of the territory. He urged the residents to imbibe the virtues of patience, tolerance,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has requested the endorsement of the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, for the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Senator Monday Okpebhole, in the lead-up to the Edo State gubernatorial elections set for Saturday. During a visit to Benin City for the grand finale of the APC’s campaign, Senator Shettima made…
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja following official visits to China and the United Kingdom, where he engaged in high-level discussions and signed significant agreements aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s economy. During his visit to China, President Tinubu finalized five Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Chinese government, focusing on key sectors of the Nigerian…
A Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus has commended the Nigerian economy under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. She said that the country’s imports are decreasing while exports are increasing, indicating an expanding economy. The actress emphasised that Nigeria, under Tinubu, has made unprecedented progress in trade, highlighting a shift from consumption to production. On her Instagram story,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ijumu Local Government Area, Kogi State, has rejected the suspension of its 2023 governorship candidate, Senator Dino Melaye, by his ward. The party labeled the suspension as malicious and a violation of the party’s constitution. This was stated in a communiqué issued on September 13, 2024, and signed by…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Cross River State has threatened to petition the Federal Government to withhold monthly allocations to the 18 local government areas if Governor Bassey Otu fails to conduct council elections by December 2024. At a press conference, IPAC Chairman Engr. Effiom Edet demanded that the Cross River State Independent Electoral…
Former United States President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will not debate Vice President Kamala Harris again. “THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!,” Trump wrote in all caps on Truth Social, referencing the previous June debate with President Joe Biden as first, and the second as his Tuesday’s debate with Harris. It was reported…
Why Is There Hunger in Nigeria? Food prices and the cost of agricultural produce in Nigeria have soared to unbearable levels. Many Nigerians blame the federal government, accusing it of implementing policies that have impoverished people to the point where they can no longer afford to feed themselves and their families. This raises a…
Seventeen out of eighteen political parties contesting the September 21, 2024 Edo State governorship election have signed a peace accord ahead of the election. Edo State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chairman Anthony Aziegbemi and the party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who were present during the signing of the Peace Accord, declined to sign. Aziegbemi told newsmen…
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has told political parties and their candidates for the Edo State governorship poll that signing of the Peace Accord does not guarantee peaceful election. He called for commitment to the implementation of the Peace Accord. Yakubu said on Wednesday during the signing of the…
President Bola Tinubu was received on Wednesday at Buckingham Palace, London, UK, by King Charles III for a private meeting. Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, in a statement on Thursday, said the meeting highlighted the enduring and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. He said this was the…
The House of Representatives has shifted its resumption date by one week. Members of the lower parliament were scheduled to return from their annual vacation on Tuesday, September 17, but their resumption of plenary has now been moved to Tuesday, September 24, at 11.00 am. A statement by the spokesman of the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to Sept. 15 in Edo, preparatory to the state’s governorship election on Sept. 21. INEC National Commissioner Sam Olumekun announced this in Benin, noting that the extension would begin on Sept. 13. Olumekun said that stakeholders unanimously…
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has expressed disappointment in President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing the President of failing to meet the expectations of many Nigerians who supported his rise to power. Adams specifically criticized Tinubu’s handling of the petroleum sector, particularly the recent hike in the price of premium motor spirit…
