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Igbo presidency: Ngige, Sagay disagree on zoning
THE Igbo must negotiate with other zones to get their support for the presidency, Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, said on Wednesday. He said the Igbo…
Northern forces plot for 2023 presidency
There is an intense power tussle for the Presidency in 2023 as hawks in the North have begun plans to ensure power remains in the region. Two northern governors are leading…
2023: Igbo must negotiate with West, North – Senator Adighije
Senator Chris Adighije represented Abia Central in the Senate between 2003–2007. In 2005, Adighije spilled the beans on fellow senators involved in the N55 million…
APC suspends Rivers Congress
The Rivers chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended the planned Ward, Local Government and State congresses in the state due to development in the…
Tribunal decides Makinde, Adelabu’s fate today
The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan will on Monday deliver its judgment in the petition filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Bayo Adelabu, against the…
Group urges Atiku Abubakar not to appeal tribunal judgement
As reactions continue to trail the presidential tribunal judgement that upheld President Muhammadu Buhari’s election, a Civil Society Organisation, Nigeria Youth Organisation…
Name Those Asking You to Share Edo Money – Oshiomhole tells Obaseki
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has challenged his successor in office, Governor Godwin Obaseki, to substantiate his allegation…
Former Minister, Alhassan returns to PDP
Former Women Affairs Minister, Aisha Alhassan, who suffered massive defeat in the 2019 Governorship election in Taraba State says she has completed arrangements to return to the People’s…
Trouble in PDP: Mass defection looms after tribunal verdict
There is trouble in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party following former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s loss at the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal on Wednesday, SUNDAY PUNCH has learnt.The…
Anxiety in Melaye’s camp after governorship primaries
There is palpable anxiety in the political camp of Dino Melaye, the senator representing Kogi West in the National Assembly, following the outcome of the recently concluded…
Jonathan’s absence delays decision on PDP’s running mate
The absence of former President Goodluck Jonathan has put on hold a proposed stakeholders’ meeting by the Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, to review the choice of…
Tribunal: Judiciary Now Delivering Free, Fair, Credible Judgments ― Yoruba Youths
The umbrella organisation for South-West youths, Progressive Yoruba Youth Congress (PYYC), has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for strengthening the Judiciary and…
INEC server: Scammers deceived Atiku, says APC
National Vice Chairman, North East of the All Progressives Congress (APC), comrade Mustapha Salihu has said that former Vice President and Presidential candidate of the opposition…
Dino Melaye Turns Down Kogi Election Campaign Chairmanship Post
The outspoken senator took to his Facebook page to announce the refusal. “Let me state categorically that I have turned down the position of Director-General of the PDP Kogi…
I’ll win, even If election is conducted 20 times in Abia north – Orji Kalu
Orji Uzor Kalu, senate chief whip, says if elections are conducted in Abia north senatorial district 20 times, he will win. On Monday, the national assembly election…
Tribunal judgment: I would have been traumatised – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has admitted being shaken while the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal delivered its judgment on Wednesday.The President said he used the cover of the first meeting of the Federal…
Oyo governor appoints two opposition candidates as aides
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has named two opposition candidates as officials in his cabinet.On Thursday, Mr Makinde approved the appointment of the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party…
Another defeat awaits you at Supreme Court – Oshiomhole mocks Atiku
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, says the party is ready for the next round of legal battle with Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential…
Accept defeat – Ohanaeze tells Atiku
......says Buhari’s victory shortest way for Igbo Presidency Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, has on Thursday advised the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the February 23, 2019…
Instead of going to supreme court, apologise to Nigerians – Lai Mohammed tells Atiku
Lai Mohammed, minister of information, has asked Atiku Abubakar to apologise to Nigerians for distracting the government instead of appealing the verdict of the presidential…
Atiku heads to S/Court as Buhari wins at tribunal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate Atiku Abubakar have resolved to challenge the judgment of the Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal which affirmed the election of President Muhammadu…
Lawan, Gbajabiamila, Others Describe Buhari’s Victory at Tribunal as Resounding
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila, Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and Deputy Speaker, Ahmed Wase have congratulated…
Akpabio Loses at Election Petition Tribunal
The National and State House of Assembly Election Tribunal, sitting in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, wednesday upheld the victory of Senator Christopher Ekpenyong as declared by the…
It’s vindication of Buhari’s character – Tinubu
The victory at the tribunal is a vindication of President Muhammadu Buhari’s character, All Progressives Congress national stalwart Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, said on Thursday night.…