Galadima Abba-Itas, the Peoples Democratic Party’s North-East Zonal Treasurer, has resigned his position and party membership. He stated that his decision was made in response to the party’s “unfair and unjust treatment” of former presidential aspirant and Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, during and after the party’s primary. He stated that the eventual selection of Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa …
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has described Senator Kashim Shettima’s selection as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Vice Presidential Candidate as a masterstroke. According to his spokesperson, Ismaila Uba Misilli, the governor’s choice of the former Borno state governor will help the party sail to victory in the upcoming presidential election. Senator Shettima, he said, is a great asset …
The decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to field a Muslim-Muslim ticket has been condemned by Prince Tonye Princewill, an ally of the immediate past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. On Tuesday, the former Rivers State governorship candidate of the defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) announced his resignation from the APC with immediate effect. According to reports, this …
Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa, a Nollywood actress, has confirmed her nomination as the Peoples Democratic Party’s deputy gubernatorial candidate. Akindele revealed in a video posted on Tuesday on her Instagram page that she would be putting her acting career on hold and entering politics to effect change and improve the well-being of Lagosians. She requested that young people …
Over the weekend, sources revealed to news outlets that a sum of eight hundred million Naira was paid to terrorists to secure the release of seven onboard members in the March 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack. It was previously reported that some newly rescued victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack were reunited with their families on Saturday. The lead negotiator, Malam …
Some governors on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform are said to be dissatisfied with the selection of ex-Borno Senator Kashim Shettima as the party’s presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Governors are expected to meet with President Buhari today in Daura to formally express their displeasure before deciding their next course of action. Tinubu had been submitting a list …
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), a non-partisan pro-democracy organisation, has warned former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode, against making inflammatory and unguarded remarks that could exacerbate the country’s security challenges. The group also warned that such unwarranted remarks could lead to dissatisfaction among military rank and file. The NDA also warned that such remarks could exacerbate political tensions as …
The temporary running mate Alhaji Ibrahim Masari, who was submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has resigned. Masari said in a statement signed by him on Sunday in Abuja that his decision will give Asiwaju more leeway to provide more accommodation and inclusion, positioning the APC …
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday disqualified Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as the Delta State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for 2023. In an Abuja judgement, Justice Taiwo Taiwo agreed with the plaintiff that oborevwori should not be on the ballot for the PDP’s governorship election in 2023 because he allegedly provided false and forged documents to …
Barr. Maurice Ebam, National Youth Leader of the African Democratic Congress, resigned his membership with around 50,000 loyalists on Thursday. Ebam’s resignation comes three weeks after the party’s presidential candidate, Kingsley Moghalu, resigned over alleged poor handling of the Abeokuta primary elections. According to a letter provided to our correspondent and addressed to the party’s National Chairman, Ebam stated that …
The Coalition of Northern Youth Leaders (CNYL) has threatened to launch a political backlash if the All Progressives Congress (APC) does not present its unanimous choice for the position of vice president, who it has stipulated must be under 50 years old. During a press conference on Monday in Abuja, the coalition’s president, Mallam Suleiman Musa, and secretary, Comr. Yahaya …
Asari Dokubo, an ex-militant leader, believes Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi will not be elected president in 2023. The founder of the now-defunct Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force declared in a live video on his official Facebook page that the current ‘Obi-dient’ movement is a scam. Dokubo stated that the Labour Party candidate succeeding President Muhammadu Buhari in …
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has stated that former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso is not a presidential candidate. Ohanaeze’s National Publicity Secretary, Alex Ogbonnia, was responding to a remark made by the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP. Kwankwaso previously stated that the Southeast was too politically immature to produce Nigeria’s President in 2023. …
Disgruntled youths from the All Progressives Congress’ North East Stakeholders Forum have spoken out against Tinubu Support Organisation’s open endorsement of Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai as the best candidate for the vice presidency. According to the TSO, El-Rufai is the best candidate among those being considered as running mate to APC presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Aminu Suleiman, Director-General …
The government of President Muhammadu Buhari claims that at least 1,600 “repentant” Boko Haram fighters have taken trade classes and are now part of society. The regime had been successful in halting the insurgency in Nigeria, according to information minister Lai Mohammed, who made this disclosure during his interactions with international media outlets in London. Mr. Mohammed assured the media …
Engr Alaba Agboola has been appointed substantive Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State. Engr Agboola of Ijero Ekiti will succeed Hon Bisi Kolawole, the party’s governorship candidate in the previous election, who resigned as state chairman to run for governor. Among the resolutions passed at today’s State Executive Committee meeting in Ado Ekiti was the appointment …
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Bola Tinubu has been urged by the National Coalition for Democracy, Peace, and Unity (NCDPU) to abandon his plans to run a Muslim-Muslim ticket in favour of Simon Lalong, a Christian governor. The group expressed concerns about potential threats and a political crisis that would result if the APC decided to consider a …
Rotimi Ameachi, a former minister of transportation in Nigeria, claims he is returning to Rivers State to ensure that the All Progressives Congress will win the general elections in 2023. Shortly after touching down at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa, on Saturday, Amaechi made the statement. His supporters and APC leaders greeted him with fanfare when he arrived at …
Ambassador Professor George Obiozor, President General of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has responded to the nominations of the presidents of the main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party, and the ruling All Peoples Congress for the 2023 elections. Despite the widespread agitation for the region to produce the next president based on equity, justice, and fairness, as well as in …
Chief Chekwas Okorie, the Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has stated that only a coalition government can emerge following the 2023 elections. In an interview, the APGA Presidential candidate stated that the party was open to forming a post-election alliance with any political party, and that “the next government will be a coalition government.” The way …
