politics

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has de-listed Peoples Democratic Party, candidates in Ebonyi state from the governorship and National Assembly elections. According to a list, signed by Secretary of Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, the names of the governorship and deputy governorship candidates of the party, Ifeanyi Ọdịi and Igwe Nwagu were conspicuously missing in the updated list. The commission explained that the updated list was pursuant to various court orders […]

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has said politics should not be used as an avenue to commit a crime. Jonathan gave the advice while inaugurating the Afi-Uko Nteghe Uda Bridge on Etebi-Enwang Road, in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. He expressed concern over the negative energy being generated by the political class in the build-up to the 2023 general elections across the country. The former president, urged security agencies not […]

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel of has urged politicians not to threaten the unity of Nigeria in their quest to capture power. Emmanuel gave the advice during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Uyo, the state capital. He encouraged Nigerians to extend the frontiers of love and brotherhood so the sacrifices of the gallant fallen officers will not be in vain. The governor, however, commended security agencies in […]

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari, for his efforts at defeating the Boko Haram insurgents, bandits and other terrorists groups destroying parts of the country. Wike made the commendation after the wreath laying ceremony to mark the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration at Isaac Boro Park, at Government House, Port Harcourt. He noted that a grateful country honors its armed forces’ extraordinary bravery and courage during their service and […]

A former federal Minister of Health, A.B.C. Nwosu has resigned from his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its Board of Trustees, BOT. In a letter of resignation addressed to the National Chairman of PDP, Iyorchia Ayu, Nwosu announced that his exit from the PDP takes effect from January 12. The letter cited non adherence to the principle of rotation by PDP as his reason. The former Minister […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has extended the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voter Cards. A statement issued by the Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, announced January 29, 2023 as the new deadline for the collection of PVCs. The statement noted that the extension is to ensure that registered voters have enough opportunity to collect their PVCs ahead of the elections. It added that the […]

Imo state Chapter of the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Management Committee, PCC, has accused Emeka Ihedioha of frustrating the campaign council. A statement issued by the State Director of the PCC, Greg Egu, said nominees of Ihedioha, had failed to attend three previous meetings of the committee. The statement warned Ihedioha to desist from unilaterally cornering a meeting of his selected nominees in his residence in the name of Imo PCC. […]

President Muhammadu Buhari has said Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS; member states are implementing strategies to halt coups in the region. A statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina, called for cooperation and collaboration from the countries to overcome challenges in West Africa. The statement urged friendly countries to support efforts to address the problem of insecurity, fight against corruption, […]

Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has cautioned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, against the postponement of the 2023 general elections. Ortom stated this during a courtesy visit to the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Sam Egwu. He noted that instead of a general postponement of the general elections, elections in volatile places can be staggered to allow for adequate security deployment on a date set aside for such areas. The […]