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I’ll keep contesting for presidency as long as I’m healthy – Atiku
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in 2023, Atiku Abubakar, has vowed that he will continue to contest for presidency as long as he has the health capacity. Atiku disclosed this while…
“Elected officials performing worse than military rulers” – APC chieftain laments
Former national vice chairman (North-West) of All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, has lamented that elected officials in Nigeria are worse than military rulers. Speaking on Nigerian democracy, he said:…
PDP Constitutes 152-Member Campaign Council For Edo Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has constituted a 152-member national campaign council for Edo governorship elections, scheduled for Sept. 16. This is contained in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity…
‘Africa needs contextual system’ — Obasanjo insists on rethink of liberal democracy
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says Africa needs a form of “contextual democracy” that considers the past experiences of Africans and their heritage. Obasanjo spoke in Abuja on Wednesday at a summit on the state of…
“Both of you are supporting Wike’s irresponsible actions” – Clark blasts Ganduje, Damagum
Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has written to the national chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Umar Ganduje, and his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Iliya Damagum, accusing them of…
Ex-President Jonathan wades into Fubara/Wike feud
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on the Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, to end their political rift for the growth and…
Tinubu’s Reward System Sparks Reactions Amongst APC Loyalists
Few days to a year anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led government, the reward system implemented by All Progressives Congress (APC), has sparked…
Obidients mobilize, form harmonization committee ahead of 2027 elections
In a move aimed at consolidating their gains and positioning themselves for a stronger showing in the 2027 presidential elections, supporters of the former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, also known as the Obidient movement,…
Don’t Plunge Rivers Into Anarchy – N/Delta Youths Caution Wike, Fubara
The Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, and other youth groups in the Niger Delta region have cautioned the Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara, and his predecessor who is currently the Minister of the Federal Capital…
Fubara’s Probe: Witch-Hunt Or Taming A Godfather
Following the escalation of the crisis in Rivers State between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the governor has said he would institute an…
2027: “We are not worried at all” – FG reacts to potential alliance between Atiku and Peter Obi
The federal government has dismissed the potential alliance between the two major opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party had hinted about a possible alliance…
I won’t offer APC advice, party didn’t pay my school fees — Jimoh Ibrahim
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, who currently represents Ondo South Senatorial District in the upper chamber of the National Assembly, has said that he won’t offer advice to his party— the All Progressives Congress. The lawyer,…
I’ll support Obi in 2027 if PDP decides – Atiku
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has said that if in 2027, the party decides that it is the South-East’s turn and…
Judiciary biggest problem of Nigeria’s democracy not INEC — Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi said the biggest problem of Nigeria’s democracy is the judiciary and not the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Obi stated…
APC Chairmanship: Search For Ganduje’s Replacement Begins
There are indications that the Presidency may have given the green light for stakeholders to begin the search for a replacement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje,…
We made mistake adopting western liberal democracy – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said African countries including Nigeria made a mistake by adopting the western liberal democracy. Mr Obasanjo stated this when members of the House of Representatives…
‘Your Plans Will Fail’ – G-60 Lawmakers Tell Wike
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), federal lawmakers referred to as G-60 have blasted the immediate past governor…
APC accuses Plateau governor of coercing lawmakers to sign post-dated resignation letters
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed concern over what it describes as ”the brazen illegality orchestrated by the Governor of Plateau State, His Excellency Caleb Muftwang, and the Speaker of the Plateau…
Ex-Rivers lawmakers have forfeited their seats, PDP insists
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has dismissed claims it was under pressure to compromise its position on the status of former members of the Rivers State Assembly who forfeited their seats onaccount of their…
Ekiti APC faults Oyebanji’s ceding of appointment slots to ex-governor, Ayo Fayose
Party describes stakeholders’ claim as unfounded A group, under the auspices of the Concerned Ekiti APC Stakeholders, yesterday, expressed disappointment over the way Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s recent appointments…
Court issues arrest warrant against suspended Adamawa REC, Yunusa Ari
A high court in Adamawa State has issued a warrant of arrest against the embattled State Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Hudu Yunusa Ari. Justice Benjamin Manji…
BREAKING: APC Suspends Senator Jimoh Ibrahim For Anti-Party Activities
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has suspended a serving senator, Jimoh Ibrahim, for his alleged anti-party activities. Senator Ibrahim represents Ondo South Senatorial District. In the…
Move Ongoing To Unite Atiku, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso For New Mega Movement, Save Nigeria From APC…
The National Consultative Front (NCFront), a major political consortium of leading opposition forces in Nigeria, has revealed an ongoing move to unite the major…
Edo guber: Obaseki, APC bicker over propaganda against Oba’s palace
•APC using propaganda to win election —Nehikhare •It’s PDP’s deceptive strategies, readiness for failure —APC THE Commissioner for Communication and Orientation in Edo State, Chris Nehikhare, has…