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Wike’s hatred for civil servants made me contest Rivers guber election – Labour Party candidate
Beatrice Itubo, the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections in Rivers State, has revealed that her motivation to contest stemmed from the alleged hatred meted out to Rivers State workers by…
Ndigbo in Lagos reacts to Sanwoolu’s Victory, reveals next line of Action
The Deputy Apex leader of Ndigbo in Lagos APC, Mr Jude Idimogu, says Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s electoral victory at the Supreme Court on Friday is well deserved. Idimogu, a former two-term lawmaker who represented…
Supreme Court rulings attest to authority, independence of judiciary – APC
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has reacted to the judgements delivered by the Supreme Court in Abuja on Lagos, Kano, Zamfara, Plateau, Ebonyi, Bauchi, Abia and Cross River states, saying they offered a “strong…
From Sharing ‘Aso Ebi’ To Renovation Of Headquarters, How Supreme Court Shattered Kano APC’s Hope
If a soothsayer had told some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State that the Supreme Court ruling will go the way of their opponents, they might have put up a fight. After the March 18 ballot was…
I’m ready to lead coalition against Tinubu, APC- Atiku
…insists only united opposition force can salvage Nigeria …congratulates PDP, opposition party governors over Supreme Court victory The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election,…
Supreme Court upholds election of Dauda Lawal as Zamfara governor
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the election of Governor Dauda Lawal of the Peoples Democratic Party as the winner of the Zamfara 2023 governorship poll.…
Supreme Court upholds election of Mutfwang as Plateau governor
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the election of Mr Caleb Mutfwang as the duly elected governor of Plateau. The appeal filed by Mutfwang, sought of to restore his mandate to lead…
Supreme Court upholds election of Francis Nwifuru as Ebonyi governor
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the election of Francis Nwifuru as the governor of Ebonyi.Justice Tijjani Abubakar, who delivered the judgment, dismissed the appeal by the People’s Democratic Party…
BREAKING: Rhodes-Vivour loses appeal as s’court affirms Sanwo-Olu as Lagos governor
The supreme court has affirmed Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the duly elected governor of Lagos state. An eight-member panel of the apex court dismissed the appeal filed by Gbadebo…
Edo Central PDP adopts Ighodalo as consensus aspirant
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo Central Senatorial District has adopted former Chairman of Sterling Bank PLC, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, as its consensus governorship aspirant. The resolution was announced during its…
Anxiety in seven states as S’Court delivers judgment
There is heightened security amid anxiety in some of the states where the Supreme Court judgment is expected today in the dispute over the March 18, 2023 governorship elections. The court yesterday announced that the…
I Owe No One Apologies, Says Atiku’s Aide After Visiting Tinubu
Daniel Bwala, one of the spokesmen of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, has said he has no apologies to tender to anybody over his…
I have spoken with Atiku, Kwankwaso, Obi, others over mega party – Utomi
A political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has said that the proposed mega party to unseat the All Progressives Congress in the next election is taking shape.…
Crisis looms in APC as north-central chieftains begin moves to dislodge Ganduje as party’s chair
There are indications that key actors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North Central zone have kick-started moves to regain the party’s national chairmanship. While the incumbent national chairman, Abdullahi…
BREAKING: APC commences sale of forms for Edo governorship election
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commenced the sale of nomination forms for the forthcoming Edo State Governorship Election. The launch took place on Wednesday, with the National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman…
I was duped supporting Obaseki’s second term – Shaibu
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, on Tuesday, claimed he was duped while supporting his principal, Godwin Obasek’s second term bid. He said while he staked his long term relationship with Obaseki’s…
PDP primary: Obaseki tightens grip on party as senator, others step down for Ighodalo
Senator Clifford Ordia and the member of the House of Representatives, representing Esan West, Esan Central and Igueben Federal Constituency, Marcus Onobun, have stepped down from the race to pick the Peoples Democratic…
Gov Aiyedatiwa may not pick Ondo deputy governor soon – Sources
Following the untimely demise of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State finds itself embroiled in a web of political complexities, intensified by the elevation of Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the governor. The spotlight now…
G5 will support Tinubu in 2027… he’s a seasoned administrator – Ortom
Samuel Ortom, immediate-past governor of Benue state, says G5 will support President Bola Tinubu if he seeks re-election in 2027. Ortom spoke on Sunday at an event organised by Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal…
Abuse me all you want, we’ll soon know who’s in charge – Wike tells Fubara
It may appear like the political crisis between Rivers State governor, Sim Fubara and FCT minister, Nyesom Wike is far from over. This is even as Wike has declared that he still has a stronghold in the state despite a…
Opposition Political Parties Reject Atiku as Leader, Snub his 2027 Presidential Bid
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has rejected the proposition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the…
BREAKING: Fuad Laguda wins APC ticket in race to fill Gbajabiamila’s rep seat
Fuad Kayode-Laguda has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for the Surulere 1 seat in the House of Representatives, setting himself on course to succeed…
Rivers: Fubara-Wike Feud Continues Despite Tinubu’s Intervention
There appears to be no end in sight in the political fight between Rivers governor, Siminilayi Fubara and his erstwhile political godfather, Nyesom Wike, Daily Trust Saturday reports. Despite the intervention of…
INEC publishes notice of Surulere by-election in Lagos
The Independent National Electoral Commission in Lagos has published the Surulere Federal Constituency I by-election notice as the law requires. Adenike Oriowo, INEC spokeswoman in Lagos, disclosed on Friday the notice was…