Politics

Former military Head of State General Yakubu Gowon (rtd) has warned that impeaching President Muhammadu Buhari would not be in the interest of Nigeria. Gowon, who addressed the Northern Leaders and Stakeholders Assembly in Abuja…

As the 2019 elections draw closer, Senate President Bukola Saraki is fighting many political battles both at the centre and in his state, reports Assistant Editor, Dare Odufowokan For Senate President Bukola Saraki, these are indeed…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has taken delivery of four million Permanent Voters’ Cards (PVCs) for distribution to the electorate registered in 2017. The Chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed…

The Arewa Consultative Youths Movement (ACMY) says it will conduct a mock election for top presidential aspirants from the North to ascertain their popularity ahead of the 2019 general election. ACMY President, Kabiru Yusuf, stated…

Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi state, says all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state are welcome to participate in the party congresses, assuring them of their safety. Bello said this in reaction to claims that…

James Faleke, running mate to the late Abubakar Audu in the 2015 governorship election in Kogi state, has advised his supporters against participating in the All Progressives Congress (APC) congresses in Kogi state. Faleke alleged…

TOBI AWORINDE writes on the political groups within the All Progressives Congress bloc that will determine the success or otherwise of President Muhammadu Buhari’s second-term bid next yearWith President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Wednesday warned political parties against engaging in electioneering before the end of the year. The Chairman of the electoral body, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, gave the warning at a…

Despite the subtle clash of interests raging in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of its planned national congress scheduled to hold in June, it is unlikely that any members of the party would contest with President…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday inaugurated a five-man committee to conduct the governorship primary that will produce its flagbearer ahead of July 14 governorship election in Ekiti State. Nasarawa State Governor,…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has predicted sweeping victory for the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), saying the umbrella party will win between 25 and 27 States in the 2019 presidential elections. Atiku said his assurance of…

As part of the strategies to reclaim the presidency in 2019, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a 22-member committee to mobilise for a new coalition that will unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 general…

Some influential members have donated a total of 124 vehicles to Kebbi State chapter to of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2019 elections campaign. The vehicles were donated at the inauguration of the state executive…

South-South leaders on Thursday took stock of the political situation in the zone,describing the purported endorsement of a former governor as a measure well designed and targeted to rob the zone of the privilege to select the best…

Nigerians young and old of voting age have been admonished to avail themselves the opportunity of the ongoing registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission to obtain their Permanent Voters Card so as to vote God…

Even before the recent declaration by President Muhammadu Buhari that he would seek the consent of Nigerians through the ballot box for a second term, many politicians of northern extraction with presidential ambition had thrown their…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to newly-registered voters will commence early in May. INEC National Commissioner in charge of Ondo, Ogun and Lagos States,…

Gov. Muhammadu Bindow of Adamawa has urged stakeholders and other members of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to forgive him, if he wronged them. Bindow made the plea Monday at a stakeholders meeting in Yola to discuss…

The Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Osita Okechukwu, has stated that Ndigbo would learn from President Muhammadu Buhari’s trip to the United States of America. Okechukwu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC,…

Sen. Dino Melaye has thanked the people of his constituency for “rising to his defence” by shunning the verification exercise held on April 28 to recall him from the Senate. Melaye, in a statement issued in Lokoja on Sunday, also…

•How Buhari sent governors to Oyegun to drop ambition The process of assembling a credible and formidable National Working Committee (NWC)  to work with ex-Governor Adams Oshiomhole as the new National Chairman of the All…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar during an interview said it is not mandatory for the President of Nigeria to the United States Of America. He went further to say if he becomes the President he would not go to the United States.…

Hon. James Faleke has commented on the inconsistency that marred the recall process of Sen. Dino Melaye. He said it is a clear sign that the Governor is not popular in the state. Faleke, who had an issue with the process that brought…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot be held responsible for the poor turnout of petitioners in Saturday’s verification of signatures for the recall of Dino Melaye, an official has said. The INEC Federal…