The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed speculations that it intends to collapse its structure with other political parties. National chairman of the NNPP Rufai Alkali, in an interview with newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday, refuted reports that the party’s presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso was in talks with All Progressives Congress (APC) flagbearer Bola Tinubu. Alkali said the party …
The Rabiu Kwankwaso-led New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, says it is not oblivious of the strength of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) but is building structures to swing surprises. The National Chairman of the Party, Prof. Rufai Alkali, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. …
President Muhammadu Buhari has made it clear he will only campaign for the candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 elections. According to Garba Shehu, presidential spokesperson, Buhari will not recognise former members of the party or politicians who have court cases against APC candidates. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday. “The Presidency wishes to …
The General Overseer of the Deeper Life Christian Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has declared that only God will determine the next president of the country, come 2023. Also, the cleric noted that everything is in the hands of God concerning the change of power next year and that Nigerians will rejoice at the end of it. Kumuyi made the declaration …
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal, have continued to court some national stakeholders despite their rejection of the ruling All Progressives Congress’ Muslim-Muslim Presidential and Vice Presidential ticket (APC). Dogara and Babachir were accompanied by former Kogi state Deputy Governor Simon Achuba, who met separately with …
Kenneth Okonkwo, a Nollywood actor, has officially joined the Labour Party ahead of the 2023 general elections. Remember that the actor resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, on July 12, 2022. The actor’s desire to leave the ruling party was prompted by the selection of Kashim Shettima as the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu’s running mate. On Wednesday, …
By Pwanagba Agabus, Jos A Federal High Court sitting in Jos has ordered the Labour Party LP, Dr. Patrick Dakum and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to appear before the Court on the 24th August, 2022 to show cause why they cannot be restrained from substituting Yohanna Margif as the validly elected candidate of the Party. Recall that Yohanna …
By Pwanagba Agabus, Jos Comrade Alex Bitson, former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, has described the allegations of non-payment of salaries against Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial candidate Barr. Caleb Mutfwang while serving as Mangu Local Government Chairman as false, baseless, and unfounded. Mutfwang was described as the …
The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Abia, Alex Otti has unveiled Ikechukwu Emetu as running mate. Otti made the presentation in Umuahia, the capital, where he also inaugurated his campaign council. A former House of Representatives member, Nnanna Ngwu will serve as the Chairman. Otti explained that he got attracted to Emetu because of his antecedent as a philanthropist. …
In the midst of a tense reconciliation process within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike and his team met with All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu in London on Monday. Although details of the meeting were still hazy at the time of filing this report, it was gathered that it was in preparation …
Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has stated that no one offended Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, noting that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention produced Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate. During an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Lamido addressed the feud between Atiku and Wike. “This party, like all other parties in Nigeria, has its own …
Former senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye has come under heavy criticism for being sarcastic with a statement of Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi. It was reported that Peter Obi during the NBA conference on Monday spoke on the need for Nigeria to have a well ‘articulated’ leadership to come out of the current economic challenges. The word …
As the 2023 elections draw near, Rufus Aiyenigba, the National Publicity Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has asked the public to ignore Alfa Mohammed who claims he is the spokesman of the party. It was recalled that Mohammed had said no serious party will ever turn down an opportunity to have the presidential candidate of the ruling All …
Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents to continuously ensure that Lagos remains politically stable for continuous peace, which the state currently enjoys as the most peaceful in the country. Sanwo-Olu made the call on Sunday during a meeting with leaders of the Lagos State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo led by its president, Chief Solomon Ogbonna, and the …
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been advised not to make available the updated voters register to the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) for the purpose of the proposed local government poll planned for October 15, 2022. In a letter signed by the Osun Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) legal adviser, Hashim Abioye, INEC was also advised to stay …
We are in a deep national crisis, particularly in the economic and security spheres, and there is no easy way out. The decision we make in 2023 will have a significant impact on the future of our country and the next generation. So much is at stake! I warn everyone that there will be no messiah. Anyone elected will have …
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has launched an attack on the Fulani group, the Miyetti Allah, following a recent comment by one of its leaders, Saleh Alhassan, who claimed that the Labour Party’s (LP) Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his supporters were members of the group. The Igbo group, through its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, has described the comment as …
Dr. Abdulmalik Mohammed Durunguwa, the Honourable Commissioner representing Kaduna State at the National Population Commission (NPC), has stated that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has a better chance of winning the 2023 general elections, both at the State and Presidential levels. Dr. Durunguwa stated this during a meeting with his supporters in Kaduna, saying that the odds will be …
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s presidential bid in the 2023 election, according to Mr. Osita Okechukwu, Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), will fail because it violates the principle of power rotation between the South and North. Okechukwu, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this to journalists in Abuja on Sunday. He cited the APC Northern …
Under the auspices of North-Central Progressives Youth (NCPY), youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have described the party’s Muslim-Muslim Presidency as a sectional national ideology. The youths made this clear during a protest that began at the Unity Fountain and ended at the Presidential Villa. Musa Attah, President of the NCPY, told reporters that the choice of former Governor …
