Politics

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, May 12, 2022 President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Abuja met behind closed doors with the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agenda of the meeting between the president and Emefiele could not …

Contrary to reports by some online media platforms that Senator Godswill Akpabio, has withdrawn from the presidential race, the former Senate Minority leader on Wednesday resigned his office as a member of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), following a directive by President Muhammadu Buhari, to all aspiring members, just as …

As part of his political consultations across the country, former Governor Peter Obi has continued to spread the gospel of hope to Nigerians, saying that the nation should care more for, and give hope to its citizens, especially youths. Obi, who was in Kogi and Nassarawa states to interact with …

*Says option will promote equity, good conscience, unparalleled peace  A socio-cultural pressure group comprising of accomplished public officers, technocrats, academics, professionals and leaders of thought of Enugu State origin, the Hilltop Club 1972, Tuesday enjoined Nigerians to support the zoning of the 2023 presidency to the South-Eastern part of the …

Members of the nomadic Fulani pastoralists and almajiri communities at the International Conference Centre on Monday in Abuja purchasing the APC Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2023 presidential election   By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, May 9, 2022 Former President Goodluck Jonathan has rejected …

By George Odok Calabar, May 9, 2022 The Cross River chapter of ‘Peter Obi Candidacy Group Movement’ has called on Nigerians to rally their support behind Peter Obi’s presidential aspiration. The group also urged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) delegates to shun money politics as they go to elect their …

By Peter Amine Jos, May 9, 2022 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Mr Peter Obi, has observed that the 2023 general elections should be about the security of the nation and the future of the children. Obi stated this on Monday in Jos when he addressed Plateau delegates ahead …

By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, May, 9, 2022 A group of nomadic Fulani pasturalists and Almajiri communities has picked the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for former President Goodluck Jonathan, to contest the  presidential ticket. Leader of the group Malam Ibrahim Abdullahi told newsmen on Monday …

The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Monday formally threw his hat into the ring to be the flag bearer of his party, the All Progressives Congress(APC) ahead of the 2023 Presidential election Lawan was formally presented with the Expression of Interest and nomination forms purchased for him by …

In furtherance of his consultations with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders all over the country, former Governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, yesterday visited Bauchi, Borno and Gombe states. He also met with the delegates of Yobe State, who joined their Borno State counterparts in Maiduguri. Addressing the …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 7, 2022 A Coalition of 28 support groups, led by Mr Ademola Babatunde of the Youth Arise Movement (YAM), says the challenging situation of the country informed their call for Dr Akinwunmi Adesina as Nigeria’s President come 2023. Adesina, former Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture, is …

Olawale Jokotoye Abeokuta, May 7, 2022 Former Vice-president Atiku Abubakar on Saturday visited Abeokuta to seek the support of Ogun delegates ahead of the May 28 presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Atiku met with  PDP leaders, including  governorship aspirant, Mr Ladi Adebutu and the state party chairman, …

*Says his presidency will end banditry in Nigeria Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has wondered what good jobs Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has done that presidential aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are promising to consolidate. Governor Wike, who is a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, said …

By Adeyemi Adeleye/Oluwatope Lawanson Lagos, May 6, 2022 A former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief  Bisi Akande, says South West presidential aspirants of the party , governors and other  leaders are united ahead of the  2023 general elections. Addressing newsmen at the end of a  meeting …

By Imelda Osayande Benin, May 6, 2022 The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has pledged to tackle the insecurity plaguing the country. Amaechi made the promise on Friday when he visited Oba of Benin, Oba Ewaure II, in his palace. He further promised to give priority to education as …

Frontline Presidential Aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has lamented and expressed regret that “we are campaigning for 2023 with our children who should be in school whiling away time at home.” Obi made the lamentation on Wednesday while responding to a question from a Nigerian …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 5, 2022 Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has advised political parties to adhere to the timeline for the conduct of their primaries for the 2023 general elections, stating that the deadline for primaries is firm and fixed. The commission gave the advice in a statement …

By Chimezie Anaso Awka, May 5, 2022 A Federal High Court sitting in Awka on Thursday fixed the hearing on a suit seeking the sack of Mrs. Stella Oduah, representing Anambra North Senatorial District in the National Assembly. Chief Kingsley Nnalue, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in …

By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, May 4, 2022 Dr. Alex Otti, an Abia governorship aspirant in the 2023 elections has said that he is joining the governorship race to address infrastructure decay in the state. Otti, who is running under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), told newsmen on …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, May 4, 2022 The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved  the postponement of the party’s Local Government Congress to elect one LGA National delegate earlier scheduled for Thursday, May 5. The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, …

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Bayelsa State Chapter, will on Thursday, May 5, 2022, play host to the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. Osinbajo, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the party, will be in Yenagoa to meet with members of the party in the state as part of …

As a part of the ongoing consultation of strategic stakeholders in the country, presidential aspirant on the platform of the PDP and Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, visited the Abeokuta residence of former President Olusegun Obasanjo to formally inform him of his presidential ambition. Gov. Emmanuel, according to …

Isaiah Eka Uyo, May 3, 2022 Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, has urged the Nigerian electorate to vote the right people into positions of authority, to salvage the country from its current challenges. Amaechi, who was a Special Guest of Honour at the 2022 World Press Freedom Day celebrations …

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Amb Desmond Akawor, has praised former Governor Peter Obi for his undying passion to build a better Nigeria, while describing him as one who truly understands Nigeria’s economy. Akawor stated this when Peter Obi visited Rivers State for his …

By Akeem Abas Ibadan, May 2, 2022 Former Gov. Rasheed Ladoja of Oyo State has decried the exorbitant fees charged for nomination forms by the two major political parties in the country, saying it would encourage corruption. Ladoja made the disclosure on Monday while fielding questions from journalists at his …