Politics

Members of Southwest Governors Forum, on Tuesday, met in Lagos State to discuss issues of interest to the region. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu hosted his colleagues at the State House. Five Governors of member States of the South West geo-political zone of the country were present at the meeting, which started …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) met Tuesday, October 26, 2021 to review preparations for the Anambra State Governorship Election and rose with assurances of its determination to proceed with the conduct of the poll on Saturday, November 6, 2021. A statement by Festus Okoye Esq., National Commissioner and Chairman, Information …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 25, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday said that the date of its national convention remained Oct. 30 and Oct. 31. The Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, briefing journalists in Abuja, said arraignments for the convention were ongoing. Ologbondiyan also denied …

  Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike,  Governor  Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo) and other  high profile dignitaries  attended the traditional wedding ceremony of Oluwanigba Fayose, in Lagos on Saturday. Oluwanigba Fayose, who is the son of immediate past governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, wedded his sweetheart, Olamide Adekunle Abdul at The Monarch event centre, Lekki Peninsula II, Lagos. …

Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6 Anambra governorship election, has reiterated his readiness to serve and lead the people of the state into an era of prosperity. Mr Ozigbo gave the assurance on Saturday, October 23, 2021, when he presented his manifesto …

By Igbaugba Ehigimetor Benin, Oct. 22, 2021 Edo High Court, sitting in Benin, on Friday barred 11 aspirants from the October 30 and 31 National Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Among those barred is the National Vice Chairman, South South, Chief Dan Orbih. The court, presided over by …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 21, 2021 Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship poll, has described the Supreme Court judgment affirming his candidature, as victory for the people. Ozigbo said this while fielding questions from journalists on Thursday in …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 21, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party Screening Committee has disqualified three aspirants from participating in the national convention slated for October 30. The Chairman of the Convention Committee, Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri, disclosed this during the unveiling of the party’s national convention logo and promotional materials …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)  has published the “Notice of  Poll” for the November 6, 2021 Anambra governorship election at its State and all Local Government offices in Anambra State. According to a statement by Festus Okoye Esq., National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC, dated …

Nigerian business mogul, Valentine Ozigbo, who is the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has secured another victory as the Supreme Court of Nigeria declares him the authentic candidate of the party for the November 6 election. The apex court, in a judgement delivered at the Supreme Court Complex …

Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 6, 2021 election, has called for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, an activist and the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from detention even as he called for a different approach in addressing the agitations …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Oct. 18, 2021 The Nigerian community in New York has raised 33,000 dollars in its ongoing efforts to support the Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City in the November election, Mr. Eric Adams. Chairman, Board of the Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 17, 2021 Chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East have rejected what they called “the imposition of Sen. Sam Anyanwu” as the consensus candidate for the post of the party’s National Secretary in the forthcoming national convention of the party. The …

Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, has advocated a violence-free process as the electorates of the south east zone state get set to elect a new governor on November 6. Mr Ozigbo made the declaration on Thursday, October 14, 2021, …

An All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Dr. Dakuku Peterside says the party is ready to take over Rivers governorship come 2023. Dr. Peterside stated this following the successful conduct of the party’s state congress election and constitution of a new executive. He commended members of the party for their patience, …

INEC holds voter’s education for persons with disabilities in Anambra (NAN) By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Awka, Oct. 16, 2021 The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election will be embarrassingly transparent as it has put facilities in place to achieve an all inclusive electoral process. INEC’s …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved a further extension of closing date for the sale of nomination forms for the Ekiti state governorship election from the earlier announced Thursday, October 14, 2021 to a new date of Friday October 22, 2021, according to a statement by Kola Ologbondiyan, National …

By Taiye Agbaje Abuja, Oct. 15, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday sought court order, joining the three Zamfara senators and 27 other lawmakers who defected from the the party to All Progressives Congress (APC) in a suit against Gov. Bello Matawalle. The PDP, through its counsel, O.J. …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha, Abuja/Adeyemi Adeleye,  Lagos, Oct. 14, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), northern stakeholders, have endorsed former President of the Senate, Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, as its consensus candidate for the party’s national chairmanship position in the forthcoming Oct. 30 national convention. The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, …

By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Oct. 13, 2021 President Muhammadu Buhari has formally welcomed the Deputy Governor of Anambra, Nkem Okeke, who defected last week from the All Peoples Grand Alliance (APGA), into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo, who is also the Chairman Anambra Gubernatorial …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gained more grounds Tuesday ahead of the upcoming November 6 election after hundreds of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) members in Anambra State decamped to the PDP, declaring support for the party’s governorship candidate, Valentine Ozigbo. The APGA members, led by the Anambra State Youth …

President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has reconstituted the leadership and membership of some standing and special committees of the Senate. Lawan made the announcement moments before the upper chamber adjourned plenary. Those to serve as Chairmen include Senator Sahabi Alhaji Ya’u – Committee on National Population and National Identity; …

  By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 13, 2021 The North Central stakeholder of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have adopted former President of the Senate, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, as their consensus candidate for the party’s  national chairman. Benue Gov. Samuel Ortom disclosed this while speaking with newsmen after the stakeholders’ …

…As Business mogul harps on bi-lateral co-operation between Delta and Anambra Momentum continues to build for Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, as a town hall meeting with indigenes of Anambra living in neighbouring Delta State witnessed a resounding endorsement for …

Governor of Rivers State,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has commended the National Assembly on its decision to allow the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, determine the use of electronic voting and transfer of results. The governor said the resolution of the National Assembly joint committee to allow the electoral umpire transmit …