As the Rivers State local government elections draw near, the Vote Count Campaign Organisation has announced plans to deploy 1,000 observers and 30 drones to monitor the election process. This initiative is aimed at ensuring transparency and credibility during the elections. Ambassador Christian Lekiah, the South-South coordinator of the Vote Count Campaign Organisation, called on…
Numerous supporters and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) staged a protest on Wednesday at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office, contesting the results of the September 21 governorship election. The protesters claimed that INEC was compromised and failed to announce the true results, asserting that their party emerged victorious. Demonstrators displayed placards…
The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has said that Nigeria stands out as a nation in decline when compared to its counterparts that gained independence at the same time. Obi said this in a post via his official X handle on Tuesday. He noted that it’s been 64…
The Imo State Government has debunked speculations that it has allocated land to the Federal Government for the establishment of an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp for northerners in Nsu, Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the state. The government made it clear that the ongoing construction in Nsu is a training facility for skills…
The Coalition of Opposition Lawmakers in Nigeria has criticized the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his recent comments, urging him to stop fantasizing about Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike had reportedly mocked Governor Fubara and his camp for allegedly turning to the Action…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged Nigerians to give President Bola Tinubu a little time to address the economic challenges in the country. Oyintiloye said that with patience, all the challenges faced by Nigerians would be a thing of the past. He stated this while speaking…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed pride in playing a key role in making an Ijaw man, Siminalayi Fubara, the Governor of Rivers State. Speaking during an event organized by the Rivers Ijaw Peoples Congress in his honor in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Wike stated that God used him…
The Labour Party Caucus in the House of Representatives has expressed strong disapproval of the recent Edo State governorship election, claiming it failed to reflect the true will of the people. Led by the Deputy Minority Whip, George Ozodinobi, the caucus pointed out that Olumide Akpata, a respected legal professional, had garnered widespread public support,…
The Presidency has announced that a cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Tinubu is expected imminently. This was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, during a briefing with State House correspondents on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. While Onanuga could not confirm if the reshuffle would…
The House of Representatives has suspended its plenary session in honour of the late Senator Ifeanyi Uba on Tuesday. Uba passed away in London on the 27th of July during the National Assembly’s annual long recess. As is customary for the House to adjourn plenary in the event of the death of a…
Former Governor and Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki is politically dead. Oshiomhole made this statement during an interview on Channels TV’s programme, Politics Today, while commenting on the outcome of the just concluded governorship election in the state. Recall that the…
Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the frequent verbal attacks on the judiciary by Tony Okocha. Eze called on the media to forthwith, desist from according any form of recognition to Okocha as Rivers APC chairman, stressing that there is only one lawful and undisputed party structure…
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the just concluded Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, says his aspiration was genuine desire to serve Edo people and not about power. Ighodalo made this statement in his thank you message to Edo people on Monday in Benin, saying he was determined to create prosperity…
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…
