Politics

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 …

The Senate on Tuesday commenced debate on the 2022 appropriation bill presented to the National Assembly last week by President Muhammadu Buhari. President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, who presided over plenary, said the debate on the bill which is slated for two days continues on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. …

The Senate has empowered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to determine the procedure for the transmission of results during the general elections. This was just as it approved direct primaries by political parties for aspirants to all elective positions. The amendments were made on Tuesday by the Senate to …

By Emmanuel Mogbede Abuja, Oct. 10, 2021 Ongoing mobilisation to ensure that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo succeeds President Muhammadu Buhari has received further boost with the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Headquarters formally recognising the Progressive Consolidation Group (PCG). The PCG, a mobilisation group,  is rooting for Osinbajo presidency in …

Nigerian business mogul, Valentine Ozigbo, continued his streak of wins following his inspiring performance at a manifesto presentation event tagged ‘Nzuko Umunna with Anambra Governorship Candidates’ hosted by the Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU) Lagos on Saturday, October 9, 2021. Mr Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic …

Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, has offered practical solutions to insecurity in Nigeria, saying that political will is necessary to curb the menace. On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, Mr Ozigbo was the guest lecturer at the 61st Alumni Founders …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in line with previously issued timetable and schedule of activities, on Thursday, October 7, 2021, published the final list of candidates for the November 6 Anambra State governorship election. According to the final list signed by Festus Okoye, National Commissioner in charge of INEC’s …

The Attorney General of the Federation flew a kite today to the effect that the Federal Government may declare a state of emergency, “to ensure necessary security is provided, and in terms of ensuring protection is accorded to lives and properties”. This is towards the forthcoming governorship election, especially “if …

By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Oct. 6, 2021 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned against contemplations of imposing a state of emergency in Anambra state ahead of the Nov. 6 governorship election in the state. The party gave the caution in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it is only non-existent groups in the party that are declaring for the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) governorship candidate in November 6 election, Dr Obiora Okonkwo. The Publicity Secretary of PDP in Anambra State, who is also Director Publicity Directorate of Valentine Ozigbo Campaign …

Valentine Ozigbo, the flag-bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, was in Abia State on Sunday, October 3, 2021, as the PDP National Campaign Council for the Anambra guber election held a brainstorming session to strategise ahead of the November polls. Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, …

A human rights group, Nigerians For Justice (NFJ), has dismissed what it called an “obvious sponsored inquest” against the Vice Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2019 elections, Mr. Peter Obi. The group in a statement issued on Monday in Asaba, the Delta State capital, said that …

  By Chimezie Anaso Awka, Oct. 1, 2021 Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship Candidate in Anambra, has announced the temporary suspension of his campaign rallies over the rising spate of killings in the state. In an independence message issued by Mrs. Aziza Uko, the Director, Media …