politics

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to publish the name of  fomer Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio as the Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for Akwa Ibom North/West Senatorial District for the 2023 general election. Delivering Judgment, the presiding Judge, Emeka Nwite, held that INEC has no reason to reject Akpabio since his name was sent to […]

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has restated his administration’s commitment towards upgrading learning environment in the state. AbdulRazaq gave the assurance in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, and made available to newsmen. The statement promised to tackle challenges of teachers in the state. It maintained that the state government will ensure that the state can reclaim its place in the north and Nigeria as a […]

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has revealed that his administration will set up a special committee for the rehabilitation of public schools in the state. A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, stated that the committee would look into the public schools not included in the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, programme. The statement added that the state government would launch its Education Trust Fund for […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called for the resignation of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Iyorchia Ayu. Makinde made the call at the South-West PDP stakeholders meeting with the presidential candidate of the party, Atiku Abubakar. He noted that Ayu’s resignation will allow the people of the South to feel a sense of belonging in the party. The Governor, and the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, […]

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has urged judges to be wary of politicians who would use frivolous court injunctions to thwart the success of the polls. A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, called on the judiciary not to allow politicians tarnish the image of that arm of government. The statement admonished legal practitioners to be a strong pillar for the survival of democratic principles and preservation […]

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the attack on the Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Ifeanyi Ubah. Obi, who condemned the attack in a tweet on his official Twitter account, stated that the attack is unacceptable. He extended condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones in the ugly incident. The Presidential Candidate, however, emphasized the urgent need for enhanced security […]

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has discredited suggestions by the All Progressives Congress, APC, accusing him of amplifying the debt profile of the State from N20 billion to N200 billion. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Nathaniel Ikyur, described the suggestions as a cheap blackmail and falsehood by the opposition to get power in the State in 2023. Ikyur noted that the allegations are out of tune with the […]

The Presidential Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has urged the Federal Government to initiate humanitarian assistance for flood victims. According to a statement issued on Sunday, Atiku described the damage that has been occasioned on account of the floods as troubling. The statement urged the governments at all levels to unveil a special humanitarian assistance programme to provide immediate succor to the affected communities.

The Speaker of Zamfara State House of Assembly, Nasiru Magarya, has commended Governor Bello Matawalle over the monthly unconditional cash transfer to alleviate poverty in the State. Magarya gave the commendation while speaking to newsmen on Sunday. The Speaker noted that the program would take care of the socio-economic challenges among the less privileged and vulnerable ones in the State.