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Low turn-out as INEC begins recall of Melaye
The recall process of Dino Melaye, senator representing Kogi west, is currently taking place across 56o polling units in the senatorial district.
The senator’s constituents submitted a petition to the Independent National Electoral…
Ekiti: Buhari’s men and the question of federal might
In this piece by JESUSEGUN ALAGBE, political pundits weigh the influence of the federal might in the upcoming Ekiti governorship elections as some key actors in President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration join the race
For some reasons,…
Even if Buhari is INEC chairman, APC’ll lose in Ekiti –Lere Olayinka, Fayose’s aide
The Special Assistant to Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, tells GBENRO ADEOYE the All Progressives Congress has no chance of defeating the Peoples Democratic Party in the state…
Despite hospitalisation, Dino Melaye’s recall from Senate starts today, INEC insists
He may be in intensive care at the National Hospital, Abuja, but that will not stall his recall process from the Senate, the electoral commission, INEC, has declared.Thousands of constituents of Dino Melaye’s Kogi West had last year…
Ngige speaks on why Ndigbo should vote for Buhari in 2019
The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, has called on the Igbo to support the All Progressives Congress, APC, by voting for President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 general elections.
Ngige stated this in Enugu…
What will happen to Ali Modu Sheriff on defection to APC – Fani-Kayode
Femi Fani Kayode, the former minister of aviation has reacted to the plan by former factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff to defect to the All Progressive Congress, APC.
The leadership of…
EXCLUSIVE: Inside Buhari’s 2019 campaign strategy and the Keyamo connection
At a recent brainstorming session with some of his top aides, President Muhammadu Buhari expressed concerns about the limitations of his anti-corruption effort, saying it seemed his administration had spent too much time on rhetoric…
INEC releases timetable for Osun guber polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun has released the timetable for the conduct of the state’s September 22 governorship election.Presenting the timetable on Thursday in Osogbo, Olusegun Agbaje, the newly…
Yayi Is Still In Ogun Governorship Race – Group Declares
While there are speculation and rumours in town that the Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Adeola Olamilekan has tactically withdrawn from Ogun Governorship race in the 2019 general elections, a group…
Join our party at the ward level – APC tells Ali Modu Sherriff
The All Progressives Congress (APC)has reacted to the planned defection to its party by the former factional chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff and it sounds much like a brutal shade.
Sheriff,…
House of reps soft pedals on impeachment move against Buhari
The house of representatives has resolved to temporarily back down on the move to commence impeachment proceedings against President Muhammadu Buhari.
Some of the lawmakers had earlier called for the impeachment of the president for…
2019: Ndi Eze Endorses President Muhammadu Buhari
The Ndi Eze, a group of Igbo traditional rulers from Imo State, have announced their endorsement and support for President Muhammadu Buhari’s bid for a new term of office through the 2019 general election.
The about 200 monarchs of…
5 lessons Dino Melaye has taught us on how to be a Nigerian politician
Moving like the criminal kingpin and political thug that he is alleged to be, Nigeria's most naturally-gifted politician and the gift that just keeps giving, Dino Melaye has entered the news this week with a bang, a few…
Opposition alleges plot to block accounts of states opposed to Buhari in 2019
Ahead of the 2019 general elections, there are palpable concerns in the camp of the opposition that the Federal Government is allegedly planning to block the accounts of state governments that may not be in support of Buhari’s…
Ali-Modu Sheriff to join APC Today
Former factional national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ali Modu Sheriff will today formally return to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Checks revealed that the former Borno state governor will be…
Buhari’s backing of Oshiomhole democratic, says Ganduje
Kano State Governor Abdulahi Ganduje said yesterday that President Muhammadu Buhari’s choice of former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole as national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is democratic.
The President…
Igbo will benefit more in Buhari’s ouster – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday asked the people of the South East geopolitical zone to vote out President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 general elections “in their own interest.”
Speaking at a meeting of the Coalition…
We’ll sue Fayemi if cleared to contest – Group
An interest group in Ekiti State All Progressives Congress (APC) has threatened to go to court to challenge the eligibility of the Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, if cleared to contest at the May 5 primary.…
INEC engages over 2,000 ad hoc staff for Senator Melaye’s recall
A Federal Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Mr. Mohammed Haruna, has said that the Commission will be engaging the services of over 2,000 ad hoc staff in the recall process of the senator representing Kogi…
2019: Fani-Kayode reveals implications of Oshiomole as APC chairman
Femi Fani-Kayode, former Minister of Aviation has described the purported endorsement of Adams Oshiomole by the All Progressives Congress, APC, as National Chairman as formidable.
The South South APC leaders were reported to have…
Ekiti 2018: Fayose’s brother dumps PDP
The Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, now has an opposition in his half brother, Olanipekun Oluwayose, who announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party on Monday.The politician said he was leaving the PDP for the…
Buhari backs Oshiomhole for APC national chairman
*24 governors support President’s second term bid, says Okorocha
Former Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole looks set to become the next national chairman of the the All Progressives Congress (APC), with the majority of the governors…
Tinubu bans APC chairman, others from seeking re-election in Lagos
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday banned members who had spent a minimum of eight years as a ward, council and state executive members from seeking re-election in its May congresses.
The National…
I have Cars, Houses, I Won’t Steal If I’m Elected Governor – Senator Adeleke
The Senator representing Osun West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Ademola Adeleke has promised that he won’t steal from the coffers of government if he is elected as the next governor of Osun state.
The Senator…