Politics

Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic party (PDP) in the 2019 general election has distanced himself from some posters in circulation in Abuja, the Federal Capital territory (FCT).The…

The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has in a riposte denied reports making rounds that he hired a United States lobbyist firm for $30,000 to unseat President Muhammadu…

The embattled Governor of Imo State, Governor Anayo Rochas Okorocha, has stated that there would be nothing for South East under President Muhammadu Buhari’s second term. Governor Okorocha, who stated…

Lauretta Onochie, a special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Social Media has declared that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar should be glad he’s…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed 2nd November, 2019 for governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states. The decision, the National Commissioner in-charge of Information…

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday inaugurated a 20-member transition committee. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello represented Ambode at the inauguration ceremony…

Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria's former Vice-President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is currently lobbying the United States of America for support in his quest to challenge the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the schedule of activities for the governorship elections in Bayelsa and Kogi states, slated for later in 2019, will be released during the week.…

The Senator-elect for Abia North, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, Monday pleaded with the leadership of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to zone the position of Deputy Senate President to the South East geo-political…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said its defeat in the March 9 governorship elections in Imo and Oyo States was largely due to the people’s disenchantment in the performance of the governors.The party’s position came…

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has raised questions over Federal Government’s “unwholesome” borrowings amounting to N24.38 trillion debts, from 2015 debt stock of N12.12 trillion. Revelations on the…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday met behind closed doors with the former Senate Leader, Ali Ndume. Ndume has been aspiring to be President of the 9th Senate due for inauguration in June. He had…

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha, Monday gave hint why he wants to go to National Assembly as Senator representing Imo West Senatorial zone. He said he wants to build a strong political bridge between…

If the All Progressives Congress (APC) embraces Senator Abu Ibrahim’s suggestion, senators who go against the party’s decision on the choice of the next Senate President will be expelled. The Katsina…

Ibrahim Dankwambo, governor of Gombe state, says many people betrayed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state during the 2019 elections. The PDP suffered heavy loss in the elections as President…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has met with rebel senator Ali Ndume behind closed doors. Ndume, a former Senate Leader and senator representing Borno South at the National Assembly, is keen on contesting for Senate…

Three senators-Ahmed Lawan, Danjuma Goje and Ali Ndume-are in the race for Senate President. Who becomes the number three citizen? Group Political Editor EMMANUEL OLADESU examines the aspirants, their…

Babachir Lawal, a former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), says he is qualified to lead Nigeria. In an interview with The Sun, Lawal said the constitution did not limit the presidency to any…

The support for the candidacy of the House of Representatives Majority Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila as the Speaker of the 9th Assembly got a boost over the weekend when All Progressives Congress (APC) members-elect from…

Few weeks after the declaration of President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as president-elect, a university don has declared that the party is currently heading for self-destruction if they…

Alhaji Ahmed Lawal, Organising Secretary of APC in Adamawa on Sunday insisted that power must shift to the southern part of Nigeria in 2023. Lawal made the call in an interview with the News Agency of…

The Ogun State Governor-elect, Prince Dapo Abiodun has presented his Certificate of Return to the General Overseer, Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye. Abiodun visited Adeboye at the weekend for…

Some former governors are mounting pressure on their former colleague, Senator Danjuma Goje, to accept President Muhammadu Buhari’s choice of Ahmad Lawan for Senate president. The President is believed…

Frontline contender for the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 9th National Assembly, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila has assured that he will clinch the position effortlessly this time around,…