politics

The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has announced the postponement of its rallies due to the unavailability of its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. According to a statement signed by the Presidential Campaign Organisation Director of Field Operations, Umar Bature, the party stated that its presidential rallies earlier scheduled to be held in Ondo, Kebbi, Ekiti and Bayelsa States would no longer be held as scheduled. It added that new dates would […]

Former Governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano has said he has no doubt that his successor, Chukwuma Soludo can face the task of governance. Obiano was reacting to rumors of a rift with Soludo, over his alleged refusal to finance the senatorial ambition of his wife. The former governor, however, denied the allegation, noting that he never raised any issues concerning campaign funding for his wife, who is seeking to […]

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented 2023 appropriation Bill to the state Assembly. The governor made the presentation to the Assembly on Thursday. Sanwo-Olu said that the new Blue Line and Red Line rails would commence operations by the first quarter of 2023. He noted that the new rails would generate thousands of jobs upon their commencement of service.

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has charged the newly sworn-in commissioners to serve the state diligently. Wike, who spoke at the swearing in of 18 new commissioners at the Executive Council Chambers of Government House, reiterated the resolve of his administration to finish strong. He tasked every member of the State Executive Council to recommit themselves to the responsibilities assigned to them and achieve desired results. The Governor stated that some members […]

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has approved the sum of N377 billion for the payment of the fourth round of gratuity to pensioners of primary school extraction. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the state Head of Service, Festus Oyebade in Osogbo on Wednesday. The statement, which revealed that payment of the beneficiaries would commence on Thursday, assured that the state government will make the welfare of workers […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has revealed that preliminary registered voters stand at 93.5 million. Chairman of the Commission, Mahmood Yakubu, made this known at the fourth quarterly consultative meeting with leaders of political parties in Abuja. Yakubu noted that the figure is preliminary because Section 19(1) and (2) of the Electoral Act 2022 requires the Commission to display the hard copies of the register of voters for each […]

Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has presented N136 billion budget estimate for 2023 to the state House of Assembly. The 2023 budget estimate was contained in a letter signed by the governor and received by the house. In his remarks, the Speaker, Timothy Owoeye, noted that the 2023 budget estimate christened Budget of Consolidation has nothing to do with politics.

Rivers State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed 18 commissioner designates. Speaking after the screening exercise, Speaker of the House, Ikuyi Ibani, called for vote by the lawmakers who unanimously voted for the confirmation of all the nominees. The names were forwarded to the House by Governor Nyesom Wike on Monday.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released timetable and schedule of activities for Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi states governorship elections. The commission announced this in a statement signed by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye. The statement revealed that the governorship elections of these three states would hold on November 11, 2023. It added that the decision is in fulfillment of the requirement […]