Politics

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken swift action against one of its prominent members, Senator Dino Melaye from Kogi, suspending him over alleged anti-party activities. This decision, according to a memo sighted…

Minister of Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has gained the upper hand in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership crisis, outmanoeuvring Rivers…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, has raised the alarm over the involvement of individuals with connections to the Minister of the Federal…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new directive to Payment Service Providers (PSPs), mandating enhanced routing guidelines for Point of Sales (PoS) transactions. The directive, released on Wednesday,…

Political parties and their candidates participating in the September 21 Edo governorship election have signed the peace accord. However, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) refused to sign the agreement. The signing of…

Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced on Wednesday that 35,000 police officers will be deployed across Edo State for the September 21 governorship election. Additionally, 8,000 personnel from sister…

THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) late Wednesday said it has extended the collection of Permanent Voters Cards from September 13 to 15. In a statement by National Commissioner and Chairman,…

The Court of Appeal on Wednesday, dismissed a suit seeking to disqualify Olumide Akpata as the gubernatorial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the Sept. 21 election in Edo. The appellate court held that the suit…

Odion Olaye, chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo state, has sparked controversy with his inflammatory remarks ahead of the September 21 gubernatorial election. In a viral video, Olaye, while…

The Nigeria Police Force says it has arrested the individual dressed in a Spy Police uniform seen in a recent video making political comments regarding the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections. A statement…

At least 20 aspirants seeking elective offices in the forthcoming local government elections in Kano State have tested positive for multiple drugs by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The NDLEA commander in…

Godwin Obaseki, governor of  Edo says the people of the state should vote for Asue Ighodalo, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to continue with his work. Speaking on Monday at the party’s…

• APC restrains members from violence• Condemns attack on campaign team A new survey conducted by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has revealed an alarming level of low…

Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the upcoming Edo State governorship election on September 21, 2024, has advised the electorate to avoid voting for an illiterate governor. His…

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party has declared that Peter Obi is no longer the sole presidential candidate for the 2027 election.…

The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has clarified a statement made by the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)…

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has charged the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun to arrest and charge…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that the recently concluded state congresses in 12 states, including Rivers, were under review, adding that the review was not yet finalised. The move indicates that…

The First Lady of Edo, Mrs Betsy Obaseki, has finally responded to a former governor of the state, Adams Oshiomhole who called her ‘childless.’ Oshiomhole, now a serving senator made the comment in an interview with…

Chris Uba, a once-formidable figure in Anambra State politics, is reportedly positioning himself for a potential political comeback as the senatorial seat for Anambra South becomes vacant following the death of Senator…

The Edolites For Peace and Progress, a leading socio-political advocacy group, has criticized Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, for his alarming statement that he…

A former Akwa Ibom North West Senator, Chris Ekpenyong, has said that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, does not have the oxygen to destabilise the Peoples Democratic Party. Ekpenyong said…

Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has expressed confidence of winning the 2027 presidential election. NAN quoted the former governor of Kano to have said the NNPP is…

The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has said his declaration of state burial for the late Chief Tony Anenih, a top chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is the unforgivable sin he committed against…