politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has decried the low collection of Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs in Rivers State. INEC National Commissioner in Charge of the State, May Agbamuche, made the observation while briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt, the State Capital. Agbamuche noted that out of 54,945 PVCs that have been received, only 10,373 have been collected in the State. The Commissioner, therefore, called on residents of the State to […]

Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has said he is still in the race to contest Ebonyi South Senatorial District election on the platform of the All Progressives Party, APC. Umahi stated that the Federal High Court in Abakaliki did not disqualify him from the race, but rather ordered the conduct of a fresh Primary election. The Governor was among several others who picked the Presidential nomination and expression of interest […]

Osun State Governor-elect, Ademola Adekele, has assured people of the state of his readiness to serve them. Adeleke, who defeated the incumbent governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, said he was aware of the several challenges facing the state, and promised to tackle them head-on. The Governor stressed that he would prioritize the needs of Osun people.

The Vice Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Datti Baba-Ahmed has given reason for his acceptance as running mate to Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Party for the 2023 elections. Speaking during the official unveiling, Baba-Ahmed said he accepted the position because he believed in Obi’s capacity to make Nigeria live up to its billing. The Vice Presidential Candidate added that Obi would not mismanage the nation’s wealth […]

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has announced his running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed. Obi, who made the announcement during an event on Friday in Abuja, said the unveiling signals his resolve in the journey to take back Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed was a former lawmaker who represented Kaduna North Senatorial District in the Senate.

The Apex Igbo Socio-Cultural Organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has reacted to the appearance of certain Bishops at the unveiling of Kashim Shettima as the Vice Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC. A statement jointly signed by the National President of the Organization, Okwu Nnabuike and the National Secretary, Obinna Achionye noted that it was frightening and shocking that certain persons could go that far in the name of […]

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has tasked Presidential Candidates of various Political Parties to put Nigeria first above personal interests ahead of the general election. Ortom threw the task on Wednesday when the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. He said Nigerians were in dire need of Leaders with commitment and competence that would fix the leadership crisis in the Country. […]

The Court of Appeal in Akure, Ondo State, has affirmed the Governor-elect of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, as the rightful Governorship Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the just-concluded State election. The Court affirmed Adeleke as the Party’s Candidate while dismissing a suit by Dotun Babayemi, a Governorship Aspirant, against the Governor-elect.