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 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 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 Court of Appeal in Abuja has confirmed Olumide Akpata as the Labour Party’s candidate for the Edo State gubernatorial election scheduled for September 21. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, the court dismissed the suit filed by Kenneth Imasuangbon, who sought to disqualify Akpata. The court held that the case lacked merit. Presiding judge,…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has rejected recent accusations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) concerning the 2024 local government elections, calling the claims unfounded and misleading. This follows the announcement by the Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission (KESIEC) that APC candidates emerged victorious in the local council elections held on Saturday….
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Kogi State in the 2023 election, Senator Dino Melaye, has expressed deep concerns over the current state of the party, declaring that the PDP has reached a dead end. Melaye, a former two-term senator, criticized the party’s acting national chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, along with the national…
A new internal crisis has hit the Ondo State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) following the replacement of Oluwatosin Ayeni with Gbenga Edema as the party’s governorship candidate on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. The NNPP’s Acting National Secretary, Comrade Sunday Ogini, condemned the move, alleging that supporters of the…
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed two separate appeals filed by the Labour Party (LP) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the election of Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State. Both appeals sought to overturn the governor’s victory in the November 11, 2023, governorship election, but were struck down for…
The Supreme Court has confirmed Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the validly elected governor of Kogi State, following the November 11, 2023, gubernatorial election. In its ruling, the apex court dismissed the appeal filed by Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate, Murtala Ajaka, who contested the election’s outcome, alleging significant non-compliance with…
Hon. Isaac Omodewu, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has died at the age of 61. He passed away on Sunday, August 18th, 2024, in the United States. Although the specific circumstances surrounding his death have not been disclosed, there had been persistent rumors within the party regarding his health….
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has officially withdrawn the controversial Counter Subversion Bill and related draft legislation. The bill had sparked widespread criticism from Nigerians and activists for proposing a 10-year prison sentence, a ₦5 million fine, or both for anyone refusing to recite the national anthem and pledge. In a statement…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has issued a stern warning, describing Governor Seyi Makinde as a rising threat to Nigeria’s democratic principles. The party urged citizens to remain vigilant, citing concerns over the governor’s recent actions and policies. According to a statement released by Olawale Sadare, the APC’s State Publicity Secretary, Governor…
Former Kano State Governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, has voiced his deep concern over the ongoing dispute surrounding the Emirship in Kano, while emphasizing his decision to remain uninvolved in the matter. Speaking on Channels TV’s *Politics Today*, Shekarau attributed the crisis to political interference and called for a peaceful resolution. He stressed the significance of…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled the final voter register for Edo and Ondo States. In a statement, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, announced that the register includes new voters from the recent Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise as well as figures for successful transfer…
Suspension of Protests:President Tinubu has urged the suspension of the “End Bad Governance” protests to prevent further violence and destruction. He stressed the importance of dialogue and collaboration to address the protesters’ grievances. The President expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and property in states like Borno, Jigawa, Kano, and Kaduna. He condemned…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), announced on Thursday that security agencies have identified a Senator who allegedly financed protests in the nation’s capital. During a news briefing following a security council meeting in Abuja, Wike disclosed that the Senator provided food to the protesters but did not reveal the Senator’s…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has sanctioned N1.455 trillion for the construction and rehabilitation of roads across thirteen states. Announcing the decision in Abuja, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, stated that the projects approved were initially deferred during the last FEC meeting to allow the government time to secure funding. The projects include the…
Nigerians should hold state governors responsible for the current economic challenges, according to the Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee Chairman, Tony Okocha. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Okocha emphasized the need for accountability from state leaders. Okocha questioned the rationale behind the planned protests, urging Nigerians to focus on the…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump declared on Sunday that Vice President Kamala Harris would be easier to defeat in the upcoming November election compared to Democratic President Joe Biden, who announced earlier that day he would not seek re-election. Trump made these remarks on CNN shortly after Biden revealed his decision to step aside as…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial campaign kickoff in Benin City, Edo State, slated for Saturday, July 20, 2024, has been marred by violent clashes on Thursday. President Bola Tinubu, who was expected to attend and support APC gubernatorial candidate Senator Monday Okpebholo, has opted out of the event. Instead, he will be traveling to…
The National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petitions Tribunal for Sokoto/Zamfara States, sitting in Sokoto, has annulled the election of Umar Yusuf Yabo Danmaje, a member of the House of Representatives representing Yabo/Shagari federal constituency in Sokoto State. In its ruling on Monday, the Tribunal also ordered Danmaje to pay N500,000 in damages to…
The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission has announced the results of the local government elections held last Saturday across the state’s 25 local government areas. During a ceremony in Asaba, the Commission’s Chairman, Dr. Jerry Agbaike, declared that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) secured all 25 local government chairmanship positions and 499 councillorship seats out…
The Court of Appeal has confirmed the election of Usman Ododo as the governor of Kogi State. A three-judge panel upheld the decision of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, affirming Ododo’s victory in the November 11, 2023 election. The tribunal dismissed the appeal filed by Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate Murtala Yakubu Ajaka….
The three West African nations—Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso—currently governed by military regimes, have signed a treaty signaling their commitment to a unified path independent of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which has been advocating for their return to democratic rule. The confederation treaty was finalized on Saturday during the inaugural summit…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerian public servants to uphold public trust and remain accountable to the citizens. He emphasized that public institutions are not personal enterprises and that public servants are employees of the Nigerian people. The President conveyed this message on Saturday during the Nigeria Excellence Awards in Public Service (NEAPS)…
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has invalidated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election that selected Asue Ighodalo as the party’s candidate for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, scheduled for September 21. In his ruling on Thursday, Justice Ekwo determined that the PDP primary election held on February…
The Kukah Centre, supported by the European Union, is creating a political party management toolkit to guide both established and emerging political parties in enhancing their structures for national growth and development. At a validation workshop in Abuja, the Executive Director of the Kukah Centre, Father Atta Barkindo, emphasized the importance of strong political parties…
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has scheduled the local government chairmanship and councillorship elections for the 23 local government areas in the state on October 5, 2024. RSIEC Chairman, Justice Adolphus Enebeli (Rtd), made the announcement on Monday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the commission’s headquarters in Port Harcourt. The meeting was attended…
President Joe Biden expressed confidence on Friday that he will defeat Republican contender Donald Trump in the upcoming November presidential election. Despite a lackluster debate performance that left many Democrats concerned, Biden remained resolute. “I may not walk as easily, speak as smoothly, or debate as well as I once did,” he admitted, as supporters…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the Government and people of Katsina State following the death of elder statesman and long-serving traditional titleholder, Sa’in Katsina, Alhaji Amadu Abdulkadir. Popularly known as Amadu Na-Funtua, the late Abdulkadir was a respected leader, politician, and businessman. In a statement released on Friday by his spokesman, Ajuri…
