ARMSTRONG ALLAHMAGANI, Bauchi – Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has described his Bauchi State counterpart, Bala Mohammed, as being more than qualified to be the next President of Nigeria. Governor Wike noted that the antecedents and qualifications of Governor Mohammed, and his achievements in just over two years in...
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the list of President Muhammadu Buhari’s achievements in 2021 as a ‘joke of the year.’ Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed had earlier said on Thursday that despite the challenges in 2021, the Buhari administration made “tremendous” progress in fighting insecurity...
The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu has said that the Southeast has a right to produce Nigeria’s next president because the people have a better understanding of Nigeria as a whole. Ikpeazu made this assertion today after a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in his office at the...
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has accredited 51 observer groups for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, scheduled for Feb. 12, 2022. The commission, in its daily bulletin issued on Wednesday in Abuja, disclosed that the approved list comprised 50 domestic organisations and one international organisation....
Sen. Abdullahi Adamu (APC-Nasarawa West), said on Wednesday that is happy President Muhammadu Buhari did not sign the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law. Adamu told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Keffi that the National Assembly had no business passing a Bill to determine how parties nominate...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anambra Chapter, says it will review its performance in the November 6 governorship election in the state. The party which made the resolution at a stakeholders’ meeting in Awka on Tuesday, said it would sanction party members who sabotaged the election. The PDP said...
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Tuesday in Benin said that he has no regrets whatsoever in forgiving Tony Adun, the All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leader in the state. Obaseki stated this while addressing leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in his Oredo Local Government Area of...
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Over one hundred and eighty-eight support groups from the three Senatorial District of Cross River State has drummed support for Senator Gershom Bassey’s ambition to take over from Governor Ben Ayade in 2023. Speaking at the State Secretariat of the PDP in Calabar, where he...
The Zamfara Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday night elected a new executive council headed by Col. Bala Mande (Rtd.) Speaking at the end of the congress, the Deputy Governor, Mahadi Ali, expressed concern at the “way and manner“ PDP was been treated in the state...
Sen. Enyinnaya Abaribe, Senate Minority Leader, on Monday declared interest to contest the Abia governorship seat at the 2023 general elections. Abaribe made his interest known at a civic reception organised in his honour by Nzuko Ahiaba La Abayi, a sociocultural organisation in Ahiaba in Obingwa Local Government Area...
Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki believes Nigeria’s political system has failed the nation. According to him, the kind of politics played in 1999 is no longer relevant as young people are set to take over. The Governor made the comments during a Peoples Democratic Party stakeholders meeting in Benin-City...
A few hours to the commencement of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Congress in Zamfara State, some political thugs have attacked the venue of the exercise. The programme initially slated for the Zaitun Oil mill, behind State Pilgrim Board has been moved to the Command Guest House in Gusau,...
Somalia’s President Mohamed Farmaajo has suspended his Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble from his position, raising the stakes in their worsening working relationship. In a statement issued by Villa Somalia, the official residence of the President, Farmaajo cited corruption for the move. It follows allegations of land grabbing linked to...
The Progressive Mandate Movement (PMM) has appealed to the Gov. Mai Mala Buni-led All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) to ensure that the party’s National Convention is conducted on February 5, 2022. The PMM, a sub group in the APC, made the appeal in...
The Coalition of Progressive Youths and Student Leaders (CPYS) says it will support Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for President in 2023 provided the APC national leader supports youth as the party’s national chairman. The Convener of the coalition, Mr Samuel Olalere, gave this position at a news conference on Sunday...
The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) says Nigeria’s politics is going through fundamental changes to institute enduring progressive governance. The PGF, the umbrella body of governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) made the declaration in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday. The statement was issued to congratulate Gov....
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) on Saturday in Abuja described Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State as the shining light that represents Nigeria’s politics as he celebrates his 72nd birthday. Gov. Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State and Chairman of the forum said this in a statement while felicitating with...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to keep hope alive in spite of the challenges facing the country. The PDP National Chairman, Dr Iyorchia Ayu, said this in his Christmas message on Friday in Abuja. Dr. Ayu further urged Nigerians to imbibe...
The Speaker, Imo House of Assembly, Mr Kennedy Ibeh, says three lawmakers suspended on Thursday abandoned state assignments for personal businesses prior to their suspension. “The suspension is to serve as a deterrent for dereliction of duty by members who take the business of the parliament for granted,’’ the...