2023: Osinbajo Will Communicate His Decision To Nigerians — Spokesperson
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will officially communicate his stance on the 2023 presidential election to Nigerians, his Spokesperson, Laolu Akande, has said. Akande fielded questions from State House correspondents shortly after photo sessions with the vice president who marked his 65th birthday on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said that at present, Osinbajo was focused on supporting President Muhammadu...
Declare Igariwey Ebonyi Governor Now, PDP Tells INEC
The People’s Democratic Party, PDP has informed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to declare its candidates, Iduma Igariwey as the new Governor of Ebonyi State and Fred Udogwu as his Deputy. The party made the submission at a press conference on Tuesday evening, following the judgement by a Federal High Court in Abuja which sacked Governor of Ebonyi State,...
PDP Nominates Igariwey As Ebonyi Governor, Udogwu Deputy
Following the sack of Ebonyi state governor, Dave Umahi, deputy governor, Kelechi Igwe, and 17 lawmakers for defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; the latter has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to recognize Hon. Iduma Igariwey and Fred Udogwu as governor and deputy governor of the state respectively. A federal High...
Ademola Adeleke Wins Osun PDP Gov Primary
Former Senator Ademola Adeleke was on Tuesday declared winner of the governorship primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State. Adeleke who is an uncle to Music star, Davido, is set to represent the PDP in the keenly contested guber elections against the incumbent governor, Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The governorship election is scheduled...
APC Crisis Deepens As Senator Akpanudoedehe Resigns
The Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) Senator John James Akpanudoedehe has resigned. ABN TV learnt the embattled Secretary submitted his resignation letter to Caretaker Committee Acting Chairman, Governor Abubakar Sani Bello during a routine meeting of the committee at the party Secretariat in Abuja. Details Shortly…
JUDGE Has No Power To Sack Me As Governor – Umahi
Ebonyi Governor David Umahi has defied his sack by High Court judgement, vowing he remains Governor. He urged the people of the State to remain calm as he was sure of quashing the ruling at the Appeal Court. The Governor, who described the Justice Inyang Ekwo judgement as a jungle justice, said he has forwarded a petition against the Judge to...
My Supporters Should Laugh Over It, I’m Still Governor Of Ebonyi — Umahi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Tuesday stressed that he remains the Governor of the State not minding the ruling by the Federal High Court, Abuja. The Court had sacked him (Umahi) and his Deputy, Dr Kelechi Igwe from office and directed that the duo should not parade themselves in like manner. Briefing Newsmen in his office at the new Government...
Court Sacks 15 Ebonyi Lawmakers Over Defection To APC
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered 15 members of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, including the Speaker, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to immediately vacate their seats. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment on Tuesday, held that their defection was unlawful and that having abandoned that political party...
Despite Court Ruling, Senate Insists On Amending Electoral Act
The Senate has moved to amend the 2022 Electoral Act, disregarding a Federal High Court order restraining the National Assembly from tampering with the newly amended Act. Senate President Ahmad Lawan during plenary on Tuesday said the constitution stipulates separation of powers and the judiciary cannot stop another arm of government in performing its roles in a democracy. Lawan said this...
NASS: Senator Kalu’s Bill Seeking To Improve Revenue Generation Passes First Reading [VIDEO]
A bill seeking to enhance the Nation's revenue generation has passed first reading at the Nigerian Senate on Tuesday. The bill fronted by the Chief Whip of the Senate , Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, senate chief whip, is seeking to improve the tax administration system in Nigeria and improve revenue generation by the government through the establishment of the Tax...
