politics

As the 2023 general election approaches Nigerians have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to ensure that the elections are free, fair and credible. Speaking with Boss Radio News, a civil servant, Micheal Umeogbolu, urges INEC to make use of technology and avoid bribery. Also Speaking, an Entrepreneur, Simeon Okoli, says if the election is not credible it will have a negative impact on the country. For Victory Mmadu, […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has sworn in Olukayode Ariwoola as the substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria. The swearing-in ceremony took place before the kick-off of this week’s Federal Executive Council meeting. Speaking after his swearing in, Ariwoola, urged politicians vying for various electoral offices in next year’s elections to allow the judiciary to function properly.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the hearing of a suit filed against President Muhammadu Buhari, by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, challenging the Presidential order to the National Assembly to delete section 84 of the Electoral Act 2022. Delivering Judgment, the presiding Judge, Inyang Ekwo fixed January 19 2023, following information made available to the court that a related suit on the same Electoral Act is pending […]

The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP has called on all party faithful to sheathe their swords and unite to ensure the party’s victory in the forthcoming general elections. The appeal was made by the Chairman of the National Ex-officials Forum of the party, Yunana Iliya, at a press conference held at the National Headquarters of the party on Thursday in Abuja. Iliya implored all leaders and […]

Zamfara State government has urged the 18 registered political parties and their candidates to obey the stipulated rules in order to promote peace as campaigns kick-off. This was disclosed by the state commissioner for Religious Affairs, Sheikh Jangebe, in Gusau, the State capital. According to him, politics should not be a do or die affair, adding that politicians should always ensure that public interests are prioritized to override their personal […]

President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday presented before the two chambers of the National Assembly, a record N20.51 trillion proposed budget for the 2023 financial year. The N20.51 trillion budget which is the highest so far in the nation’s history, is the last to be presented by the president before his tenure elapses. According to the president, this 8th financial blueprint of his administration is tagged the budget of Fiscal Sustainability […]

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, will today sign the official de-recognition of Celestine Omehia as a former governor of the state. This was contained in a statement issued by his media aide, Kelvin Ebiri and made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The cancellation follows Thursday’s adoption of a resolution by the State House of Assembly to de-recognize Omehia.  

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has appealed the Federal High Court’s judgment that nullified his nomination as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the July 16, governorship election in the state. A statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, described the Court judgment as a miscarriage of justice. The statement urged the Court of Appeal to set aside the ruling of the lower court and affirm […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced plans to deploy undercover agents to polling units for the 2023 general elections. INEC Chairman on Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, who made this known during a citizens’ election dialogue, revealed that the undercover security personnel will be deployed, in a bid to cut down on the menace of vote buying/ Okoye assured that the commission will continue to train […]