Politics

INAUGURAL PRESS BRIEFING OF THE PDP PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ON THE PROGRAMME FOR TAKING THE MESSAGE OF GETTING NIGERIA WORKING AGAIN TO THE NOOKS AND CRANNIES OF THE COUNTRY. 1. Welcome representatives of the Nigerian media to the inaugural press interactive session by the Presidential Campaign Management Committee. Also, …

Danjuma James, Sokoto Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto has inaugurated a campaign committee for his re-election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), naming former Minister of Power, Bello Suleiman as his campaign Committee chairman. At the occasion held at the N700 million new Sokoto International Conference …

 Obowo people in Imo State, Nigeria have endorsed Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives as their choice for the governorship of Imo State come 2019 general elections. The decision was taken at a stakeholders forum …

A former Governor of Anambra State and the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the repose of the soul of Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who died on November 26, 2011, exactly eight years Monday. He was speaking …

Washington DC, November 25, 2018 Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, the Imo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2019 gubernatorial candidate, appears to have secured the confidence of the international community to become the next Governor of Imo State. This is evident in his invitation to deliver a major policy speech, at …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Monday stated that peace in the National Assembly is necessary for the growth of the legislature, beneficial relationship with other arms of government and national progress. Saraki, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sanni Onogu, made the assertion …

A former Governor of Anambra State and the Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Peter Obi, has described Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, who turned 72 today as a “true Nigerian and a committed democrat”. He was speaking to journalists in Yola yesterday. Noting the varied contributions of Atiku …

The former Governor of Ogun State and Director General of the Atiku Presidential Campaign Organization (APCO), Otunba Gbenga Daniel has stated that the joint sacrifices of Late Chief MKO Abiola and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in 1993 metamorphosed into the current stable democracy Nigeria enjoys. Otunba Daniel made this assertion while …

More troubles loom for the Ekiti State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as thousands of its members plan to follow the Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Prince Dayo Adeyeye to his new party. The former Minister of Works, whose political organization, Prince Adedayo Adeyeye Movement (PAAM) …

Robert Awokuse The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said it would discipline members of the party who took the party to court except they withdraw such cases. The affected members include Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari, Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu and Uche Nwosu, Imo …

President of the Senate, Dr.  Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Monday assured Nigerians that legislative duties in the National Assembly would not be relegated to the background in spite of the commencement of the 2019 electioneering campaigns. Saraki, according to a statement by his Special Assistant on Print Media, Chuks Okocha, …

With great disappointment and distaste, I read the above-titled piece supposedly written by one Abdullahi Haruna. It was indeed like a tour of a lunatic asylum. What are his contentions? It was clearly sponsored by those who are dismayed that the Vice-Presidential candidate of the PDP, Mr. Peter Obi has no common fault that are observed among many Nigerian politicians and in desperation …

The Presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), and former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili on sunday made history as the first presidential candidate to formally kick off her campaign for the 2019 elections. Consequently, she has released gorgeous official photographs for the campaign, saying she …

The Media Aide to Mr. Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has debunked a statement by the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, that the people of the South-East rejected Obi as the running mate for …

Chimezie Anaso Awka, Nov.16, 2018 The National leadership of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has expressed support for the Anambra chapter of the party over the suspension of three lawmakers in the state legislature. Dr Victor Oye, the National Chairman of APGA, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …

President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Friday, said that Nigeria can only grow and achieve its true destiny if the present system of governance is rid of corruption. Saraki, who stated this in his speech as chair of the 7th Zik Lecture of the Annual Zik Series, held at the …

  Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, former Deputy Speaker Nigeria’s House of Representatives and the 2019 Peoples Democratic Party PDP gubernatorial candidate for Imo State, has been invited to deliver a major policy speech on “Imo State in the Global Economy” in the United States of America. The International event will …

The wife of Senator Jim Nwobodo, the former Governor of old Anambra State, Mrs. Pat Nwobodo, has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as “Junior Jim”, who has exhibited outstanding leadership qualities similar to that of her husband when he was governor. Mrs. Nwobodo added that she was proud to call Gov. …

Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has stated that Nigerians are eagerly awaiting how President Muhammadu Buhari will handle the serious allegations of bribery levelled against the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Adams Oshiomhole, over the conduct of the just concluded primary elections in the …

By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, Nov. 15, 2018 The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has announced the withdrawal of its presidential candidate, Mr Olusegun Mimiko from the 2019 presidential election. The National Chairman of the party, Mr Dan Nwanyanwu made the announcement at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday. He said …

By Cecilia Ijuo Abuja, Nov. 14, 2018 The Senate Committee on Gas on Wednesday decried a fresh 1.2 billion dollars illegal withdrawal from the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas ( NLNG). The Chairman of the committee, Sen. Bassey Akpan made this known at the committee’s investigative meeting into 1.05 billion dollars …

President Biya won disputed elections on 7 October amidst rising unrest in Cameroon LONDON, United Kingdom, November 14, 2018 On 6 November, Paul Biya was inaugurated for the seventh time. The 85-year-old has already been in power for the last 36 years and will now serve another seven-year term. President …

  Sometime in 2016, the Executive Governor of Imo state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, hosted senior journalists and editors of Imo state origin at a meeting held at Government House Owerri. During the meeting, which was his first since he became governor, he took time to explain his vision for the …

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has warned the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu that history will be unkind to him if he fails to conduct free and fair elections in 2019. Prince Secondus said that manipulation of …