Politics

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has called on the International Community to continue to mount pressure  on the All Progressives Congress, APC, Federal Government  and the Independent National Electoral Commission,  INEC, to conduct credible and peaceful elections  across the country, including  Rivers State. In a statement personally issued by …

Senate President and Director General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said that the last minute postponement of the Presidential and National Assembly elections has caused a great inconvenience to many Nigerians who are poised to vote for their choice as president …

After successful town hall meetings and campaigns for the election of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the presidential election, the Diaspora for Atiku-USA (DFA-USA) campaign team is now moving to Nigeria to be part of the final round of consultations and strategic …

By Lucy Osuizigbo Lagos,  Feb. 12, 2019 An  All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, says the recent attack on the APC rally in Ogun was disrespectful to the office of the Nigerian President. Tinubu lamented in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media,  Mr Tunde Rahman on Tuesday  in Lagos, …

Awka, Feb. 12, 2019 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that 4,695 Smart Card Reader was destroyed in an inferno that occurred in its office in Awka, Anambra on Tuesday. Mr Festus Okoye, National Commissioner, Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee, made the confirmation in a statement …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has said the insultive statements made against him in Ilorin today (Monday) by former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, were expressions of their frustration over the imminent loss …

  By Wandoo Sombo Abuja, Feb. 11, 2019 The Incorporated Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa has asked the Federal High Court Abuja to disqualify the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar from contesting the Feb. 16 presidential election. The group wants Atiku disqualified over the …

Ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, the coalition of governorship candidates of political parties in Enugu State has unanimously endorsed Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for re-election “to complete the good work you have started in our state”. Briefing newsmen during a solidarity visit to the Government House, Enugu, the candidates of …

  The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi, has called on traders not to allow Nigeria to collapse. He made this call on Friday while campaigning in selected markets across Anambra State. Obi, who visited Ose Okwodu, Bright, Main Market, Ochanja and Upper Iweka …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Feb. 8, 2019 A faction of the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM), has adopted Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2019 Presidential election, three weeks after another group headed by Senator Abubakar Mahdi adopted President Muhammadu Buhari Mahdi  led a delegation comprising chairmen and leaders …

 The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has warned President Muhammadu Buhari and his ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to stop destroying institutions of state just because it’s being rejected by Nigerians and wants to manipulate the electoral process.   Prince Secondus cried out that APC …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has charged the European Union to take appropriate punitive measures against the embattled Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai to check the excess of violent politicians of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during a courtesy visit by the European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr …

By Edward Ojiah  Abuja, Feb. 6, 2019 The European Union Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) has reiterated its commitment to observing the general elections following comments made by Gov. Nasir el-Rufai of Kaduna State against foreign interference in the process. In a statement released in Abuja on Wednesday, EUEOM  explained that …

Bolaji Buhari Lagos, Feb. 4, 2019 The Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Peter Obi, on Monday said the party would address the challenges facing the economy, if elected. Obi gave the assurance in Lagos while addressing traders at the Alaba International market, Ojo, Lagos. The News …

 Ahead of the forthcoming general election, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State has intensified campaign efforts, as the party’s governorship candidate, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and its candidate for Enugu East Senatorial District seat and former Governor of the State, Senator Chimaroke Nnamani, yesterday, embarked on a vigorous exercise …

Abuja, Feb. 2, 2019 The European Union has urged Nigerians not to sell their votes but to go out enmass to vote candidates of their choice during the February and March general elections. The Governance Advisor , European Centre for Electoral Support (ECES), Mr Dominique Weerts , made the call …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Safety Abuja, Feb. 2, 2019 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appreciated God for the safety of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, members of his entourage and the crew, after the Saturday helicopter crash in Kabba, Kogi state, Nigeria. The party in a statement issued by …

Worried by the increasing spate of politically-motivated violence in parts of the country in the build up to the forthcoming general elections, the Grassroots Women for Atiku/Obi, (GW4AO), has called on political actors to eschew violence and embrace peace in their campaigns. Presenting its position when the Group, along with …

Enugu, Jan. 31, 2019 The Apex Igbo socio cultural organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo has suspended its Secretary General, Mr Uche Okwukwu for allegedly misrepresenting the organisation. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Mr Uche Achi-Okpaga made available to newsmen on Thursday in Enugu said the decision was …

By Bolaji Buhari Ojo (Lagos State), Jan. 31, 2019 Hoodlums on Thursday attacked the campaign convoy of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Lagos State, Mr Jimi Agbaje at Iba in Ojo, West of Lagos. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) political correspondent reports that the convoy had …

By EricJames Ochigbo/ Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, Jan. 30, 2019 The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Abubakar Atiku on Wednesday said he would address growing unemployment in the country if elected in the Feb. 16 poll. He made this known at a town hall meeting tagged ‘The Candidates’ …

By Yemi Adeleye Lagos, Jan. 30, 2019 The rift between the Lagos State House of Assembly and the executive arm may be taking another turn with the lawmakers reconvening for an emergency parliamentary session on Wednesday. The House had on Monday adjourned till Feb. 4, but with new developments, reconvened …

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus says that President Muhammadu Buhari is now a full blown dictator with his true colour now out for all to see.. Prince Secondus, who was speaking at a rally in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state as the PDP Presidential campaign …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Jan. 29, 2019 The House of Representatives on Tuesday adjourned its plenary session until Feb. 19. The adjournment was sequel to a motion moved by the Deputy House Leader, Rep. Idriss Wase (APC-Plateau), at the plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Mr Yakubu Dogara, in …

By Yemi Adeleye Lagos, Jan. 28, 2019 The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday threatened to commence impeachment process against Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode over alleged gross misconducts. The House also summoned Ambode to appear before it within one week over his failure to formally present the 2019 Budget before …