Fresh crisis over tenure extension in APC
There is no let up in the plan of the John Odigie-Oyegun-led National Working Committee (NWC) the All Progressive Congress (APC) to elongate its tenure, it was learnt yesterday. The …
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National Assembly dumps plan to override Buhari’s veto
SENATE and House of Representatives yesterday made a U-turn on their plan to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto of the order of Elections Bill. Buhari refused to assent to the …
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APC convention to hold May 14
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its national convention to elect officers for a new term in the party’s leadership would hold May 14. According to the schedule of …
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Stakeholders Kick Against Gbajabiamila’s 5th Term Bid
Youth groups and some stakeholders under the umbrella of Surulere Unite, have debunked reports that residents of the Surulere Federal Constituency 1 have passed a vote of confidence and endorsed …
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1.4 million PVCs unclaimed in Lagos… 195,941 in Kano – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is still in possession of 7,920,129 permanent voter cards (PVCs) yet to be collected from its offices across the nation. A breakdown …
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Delta APC attacks Saraki over Omo-Agege’s suspension
Members of the All Progressives Congress from Delta State on Tuesday, in Abuja, took a swipe at the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over the suspension of the senator representing Delta …
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Two PDP reps defect to APGA
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lost two of its lawmakers in the house of representatives to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Ben Nwankwo (pictured) and Anayo Anebe, both …
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I’ll rule Nigeria after Buhari – Okorocha
Imo State Governor Rochas OkorochaImo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has said he will take over from President Muhammadu Buhari after his two terms in office. He described Buhari’s declaration for …
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My son-in-law will win in 2019 – Okorocha
Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha has assured supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that his Chief of Staff, Uche Nwosu, will win the 2019 governorship election. Okorocha said his …
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Why Igbos Must Produce Nigeria’s President In 2023 – Senator Uzodimma
The Senator representing Imo West, Hope Uzodimma, has declared that the Igbosmust produce president in 2023. Uzodimma said it was the only way to reintegrate South-East into the country. The …
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2019: We’ve not decided on Buhari, says ACF
The apex northern socio-cultural organisation, the Arewa Consultative Forum, (ACF) yesterday disclosed that as the umbrella body of all nongovernmental groups in the region, only it can decide the fate …
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Queue behind SDP, IBB tells Nigerians
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Babangida, has called on Nigerians to queue behind the Chief Olu Falae-led Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2019 general election. Babangida made the call …
Read More ‘How fear of Buhari prevented APC from reviewing guber fees’
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) would have reviewed the cost of its Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms upward but for the fear of …
Read More Why our ban cannot stand – Pro-Buhari group tells Saraki
•Senators to ‘stand by’ Omo-Agege •Fear over Adamu’s likely suspension Despite being banned, the Parliamentary Support Group (PSG) is spoiling for a fight with the Senate leadership. The PSG, which …
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We’re not aware of Adeola’s governorship ambition, says Ogun APC
The All Progressives Congress in Ogun State has said its member representing Lagos West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Olamilekan Adeola, had not contacted it on his governorship …
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Fayose will go to jail after tenure – Fayemi
• Gov borrowed N56bn in four years Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, yesterday vowed to jail Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, if reelected. He spoke during …
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Kano: Can Kwankwaso beat Ganduje-backed Buhari?
Associate Editor, Sam Egburonu, examines the battle for the political soul of Kano State and how it would play out if former governor of the state and current senator, Rabiu …
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Tinubu’s panel halts Oyegun’s tenure elongation –APC chief
The Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress in the South-East, Mr. Hyacinth Ngwu, has said Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s reconciliation panel saved the party from imminent trouble by halting the …
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2019: APC, PDP others face campaign funding hurdles
With 2019 around the corner, it will be open season soon enough with political parties bearing their fangs. It will also be the season of the money bags as …
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