politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has revealed the date for the release of the final lists of Presidential and Governorship Candidates ahead of the 2023 general elections. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made the revelation on Thursday during a meeting organized by the Centre for Democracy and Development in Abuja. Yakubu disclosed that the Presidential list would be out on September 20, while the Governorship would be released on October […]

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Iyorchia Ayu, has insisted that he would not step down despite calls for his resignation. Ayu described those calling for his resignation as people who do not understand the goals of the party, noting that he was elected based on the laws of the party. The Chairman stated that the current issues with Rivers Satte Governor, Nyesom Wike would hinder the […]

Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has terminated the appointment of the Director of Operations, State Security Network, Emmanuel Oboh. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State government, Osarodion Ogie. The statement noted that Oboh’s disengagement was with immediate effect. It, however, approved the appointment of David Olukoga as the new Director of Operations of the Security Body.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has vowed to expose Politicians planning to loot the Country. Wike made the vow at the official flag-off of the construction of the Internal Roads at Eneka Town in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the State. The Governor maintained that he would expose dubious Candidates aspiring to take over the Country’s Presidency in 2023.

Osun State governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke has restated his commitment to continue with local government reforms. Adeleke made the promise in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, and issued to newsmen in Osogbo, the state capital. The statement affirmed that his administration will fulfill its electoral promises by ensuring true autonomy for the local government system. It assured that the governor elect will significantly guarantee the well-being of the […]

A former Governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau has defected to the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. Shekarau was received by the Presidential Candidate of the Party, Atiku Abubakar, and the Party’s National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. The Former Governor defected to PDP from the New Nigeria Peoples Party.

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has restored the Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Oborevwori Sheriff as the Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the State. Delivering Judgment, the presiding Judge, Peter Ige, held that claims against Sheriff are criminal in nature and must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. Justice Ige voided and set aside the judgment of Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the […]

Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has sworn-in Peter Okonkwo and Jideofor Ebeh as commissioners. The oath of office was administered by the Solicitor-General, Victor Emeribe at the Executive Council Chamber of the Government House, Enugu, the state capital. Ugwuanyi urged them to carry out their responsibility judiciously.

Following the death of the lawmaker representing Awka South Constituency 1 in Anambra state House of Assembly, Nnamdi Okafor, the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, has called on party members to pray for the Assembly. National Chairman of the Party, Victor Oye, urged party faithful to embark on three-day fasting and prayer for peace, growth and development in the House and in the party ahead of the 2023 elections. Oye […]