Politics

Rev Chris Okotie, the General Overseer of Household of God Church, on Saturday emerged the flag bearer of the Fresh Democratic Party (FRESH) in the 2019 Presidential election.Okotie elected unopposed when the second contestant, James…

Contrary to the declaration of direct primary system by the Lagos chapter of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), the party bigwigs are reportedly mounting pressure on the incumbent governor, Akinwunmi Ambode to step down from the…

Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia have raised concern over the omission of the names of prominent stakeholders, including Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, from the approved party register for Sunday’s governorship…

The Presidency yesterday gave a thumbs up for the successful outcome of Friday’s All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries across the country. It described the primaries as an indication of what to expect in next year’s…

With the presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) a few days away, signs are beginning to emerge about the chances of the 12 aspirants locked in the race for the ticket. The front runners appear to be Sokoto State…

Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State has said that he was yet to forgive his son-in-law, Mr. Uche Nwosu for wooing his daughter without his knowledge.Okorocha also said his administration has completed more than one thousand projects…

Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo on Saturday warned leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State against the dire consequences of denying the State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode a second term, saying there was…

…Gov’s Support Base Swells As Campaign Group Steps Up Mobilization …237 Councillors, 3900 Community Associations, Others Back Second Term Bid The Ambode Mandate Support Group (AMSG) on Saturday faulted reports in the media purportedly…

Hours after leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aisha Alhassan says she has led seven Taraba State APC House of Assembly lawmakers to the United Democratic Pary (UDP). Alhassan announced her resignation as Minister of Women…

The KOWA Party on Saturday said it adopted the use of online voting and examination writing for its primary election to boost participation, promote internal democracy and ensure credibility. Abimbola Oyedokun, Chairman, KOWA Lagos…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted the governorship primaries for Lagos and Imo states for 24 hours. The national Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole who made this known in Abuja while inaugurating the…

Barely, less than 24 hours to the conduct if All Progressives Congress, APC, Gubernatorial primary, the National leader of the party, Asiwaju  Bola Tinubu is billed to address stakeholders and party faithful over issues of endorsement…

Last-minute negotiations are ongoing for Nuhu Ribadu, former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to step down his governorship ambition in support of Mahmood Halilu Ahmed, President Muhammadu Buhari’s in-law…

The failing health condition of the minority leader and member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, House of Representatives, Leo Ogor, may have degenerated into amnesia, as he now finds it difficult to give accurate responses to…

David Umahi, Ebonyi governor, says he does not have to insult President Muhammadu Buhari to prove that he’s a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Umahi said this on Friday in Abakaliki during the quarterly media chat/dinner…

Osun Gov-Elect, Isiaka Oyetola and Aregbesola of Osun State at the Ikoyi home of Asiwaju to thank Tinubu and Gov Ambode... With them is former minister of state for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro

The news flying about that the All Progressive Congress (APC), Lagos State Chapter, has suspended Lagos State House of Assembly former Speaker, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, and 20 others including Special Adviser to the governor on Community and…

The All Progressives Congress APC has declared Thursday’s Osun governorship election rerun as “substantially” free, fair and credible, accusing the Peoples Democratic Party PDP of crying foul because they were unable to rig the…

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has resolved to hold the party’s national convention in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The decision was taken at the 83rd NEC meeting of the party…

Nigerian singer, Davido has been asked by a media team member of the presidency to perform at the thanksgiving service of APC governorship candidate, Gboyega Oyetola. Oyetola was declared winner of Osun state rerun election,…

All Progressives Congress (APC), members in Daura, Kasina State, have turned out in large numbers to vote in the ongoing presidential  primary election. Daura is the home town of President Muhammadu Buhari, the sole candidate of the…

Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has described the governorship election conducted in neighbouring Osun State as a “show of shame.” He accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of allegedly perfecting rigging plans with “compromised…

Dr Adetokunbo Pearse, Chairman, Strategy and Mobilisation, Social Democratic Party (SP), South-West Zone, on Friday said that the party would accommodate Gov. Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State in 2019 election.Pearse, a University…

Senate President Bukola Saraki says the supplementary governorship election in Osun state is an embarrassment to Nigeria’s democracy. Some observers have faulted the credibility of the election which was marred by violence. In a…