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Nobody can stop Tinubu’s train, say supporters
Supporters of Tinubu are upbeat that the aspiration of their principal is getting enough attention and winning converts. The Head of Media, Tinubu Support Group, Tosin Adeyanju, told our correspondent that the former governor was not…
Buhari’s men await President’s position on Osinbajo, Tinubu, others
Confidants of the President Muhammadu Buhari are currently waiting for him to reveal his preferred aspirant among the presidential hopefuls in the ruling All Progressives Congress, Sunday PUNCH has learnt. This, according to…
Okorocha Joins 2023 Presidential Race
It became clear at the weekend that former Imo State governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha, is once again poised to test his political might in the 2023 presidential race under the platform…
‘Politics will never retire from your blood’ — PDP chairman replies Obasanjo
Iyorchia Ayu, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says politics will always be part of former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Addressing the former president on Saturday when he led PDP leaders to visit him…
I Can Never Return To Your Party – Obasanjo Tells PDP Leaders
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Saturday, declared that there is going back on his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and partisan politics.…
2023 Polls: Leave me out of Ekiti, national politics — Gani Adams
The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Adams, on Friday, warned those using his name for political mileage to leave him out of their attempts ahead of the 2022 election in Ekiti, and the 2023 general elections.…
APC Chairman: Tinubu visits Sen Musa, says his sacrifices to the party will not go in vain
AHEAD of the February 26 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress, APC, the National Leader of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has paid a visit to the Chairman, Senate Services Committee, Senator Sani Musa, APC,…
DELTA 2023: Okowa, Ibori, Uduaghan bull session on next gov
AS Governor of oil- rich Delta State from 1999-2007, glitzy and powerful Chief James Ibori, an Urhobo from Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area in Central senatorial district of the state, was brainy and competent to…
PHOTOS: Ayu, Obi, Lamido… PDP Bigwigs Storm Obasanjo’s Residence Ahead Of 2023
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, four former governors and members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) have arrived former President…
2023: I initially told other aspirants I’m not contesting, but now there is no going back — Orji…
Senate Chief Whip, Orji Uzor Kalu said despite informing other Presidential aspirants of the two leading political parties – the ruling APC and opposition PDP like Asiwaju Bola…
Don’t abuse or insult Tinubu – Osinbajo warns supporters
AS jostling for the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential ticket gets tougher, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has warned his supporters against insulting or abusing APC National Leader and former Governor of Lagos…
FAKE NEWS ALERT: PVCs issued in 2011 don’t need revalidation, says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says all permanent voter cards (PVCs) issued by the commission do not require revalidation. A message stating that PVCs issued in 2011 need to be revalidated has been…
I’m contesting APC chairmanship, not presidency – Sheriff
Ahead of the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress scheduled for February 26, 2022, a former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, has said he is running for the office of the party chairman and not the…
2023: Every candidate must declare bank asset, says INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says every candidate contesting in the 2023 general elections will need to present bank statements for scrutiny. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, represented by Kunle Ajayi,…
2023: CSOs Threaten Showdown Against PDP, APC
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations has said it would mobilise to march to the national secretariats of the ruling All Progressives Congress…
2023: “No, we didn’t endorse Yahaya Bello” – Northeast legislators
Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Gombe State House of Assembly have denied backing the presidential aspiration of Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State. POLITICS NIGERIA observed some media reports…
Investigation: S’East Govs, Political Leaders Abandon Kanu For 2023
Even as the trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu continues, investigations by New Telegraph has shown that many South East leaders and politicians are not whole…
Counsel Tinubu to step down for Osinbajo – Ajulo tells IBB
An Abuja based lawyer and Coordinator, Progressive Lawyers For Osinbajo, PYO, Dr. Kayode Ajulo has called upon the former Military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida to advise the…
Ayu leads 11 Governors, others to attend Jandor’s formal declaration for PDP
All is now set for the grand political event in Lagos as PDP welcomes Lagos4Lagos Lead Visioner, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (Jandor) in a formal declaration for the party,…
2023: I visited IBB for prayers, blessings –Tinubu
As part of his consultation to fortify his chances of becoming the president in 2023, Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Lagos State, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has disclosed that his visit to…
2023 Election: Niger Gov Endorses Tinubu’s Presidential Ambition
The Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, on Thursday, endorsed the presidential ambition of the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu. In a statement the governor made during…
Electoral Act: Gbajabiamila Introduced Direct Primary To Favour Someone – Na’Allah
The Chairman of Senate Committee on Air force, Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, of introducing mandatory direct…
2023: I’m Capable But Not Desperate To Lead Nigeria — Orji Kalu
The Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu, has said though he is ready for campaign and capable of leading the country, he is not desperate to become president. Kalu, also a former…
Reps pass electoral bill without compulsory direct primary clause
The House of Representatives passed the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill on Thursday. However, the lawmakers revised the compulsory direct primary clause. The bill was passed after the removal of clause (84) requiring…