INEC Sends Sensitive Materials For The Ebonyi By-Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ebonyi state, on Thursday, February 1, distributed sensitive materials ahead of the Ebonyi South senatorial district by-election scheduled to be held on February 3. The seat became vacant after President Bola Tinubu appointed Senator David Umahi, who occupied the position, as a minister. Representatives of the eight political parties contesting the election and security...
Tinubu Needs More Time; 7 Months Not Enough To Fix Nigeria – FG
Mohammed Idris Malagi, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, has asked Nigerians to have patience as President Bola Tinubu implements his new reforms. Malagi stated that President Tinubu is just seven months old in office, and the dividends of the long-term plan cannot be known in a short time. Recall that during his inauguration address on May 29, 2023, President...
PDP Names New National Woman Leader
The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has appointed Amina Arong from Cross River State as the party’s new national woman leader. In October 2023, the party announced the death of its National Woman Leader, Prof Stella Effah-Attoe. Effah-Attoe, a member of the PDP National Working Committee, according to the family, died after a brief illness. The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo...
Alleged Financial Misconduct: Oborevwori Suspends Perm Sec, Commissioner, Others
Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the suspension of the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Omoun Perekebena Perez, following alleged diversion of funds to a private account. It was learnt the funds were for an agricultural programme, ‘Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme (AADS).’ ABNTV gathered the suspension followed outcome of the review of implementation of the Greenhouse project by the...
Atiku Congratulates Fintiri For Supreme Court Victory
Former vice president and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar has congratulated Adamawa state governor, Ahmadu Fintiri on his Supreme Court’s victory. Atiku posted his congratulatory message on his official X page. He wrote: “Congratulations to Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, whose victory in the March 2023 gubernatorial election has been affirmed by the Supreme Court...
Atiku Playing Cheap Politics On National Cases – Presidency
The Presidency yesterday lashed out at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for implying that President Bola Tinubu is not working to resolve the economic and security challenges facing the country. Abubakar, who was the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in last year’s presidential election, urged the President to step aside. In a post on his verified X handle, Atiku had said: “Tinubu is...
Supreme Court Dismisses Binani’s Plea, Upholds Fintiri As Adamawa Gov.
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Ahmadu Fintiri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Adamawa Governor. In a judgment a moment ago, a five-member panel of the apex court unanimously dismissed the appeal by Aishatu Ahmed Dahiru, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last governorship election in the state. In the lead judgment, Justice...
I Left $4 Billion Balance Sheet In My Companies In 1998 Before Joining Politics — Kalu
Senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has said he left at least $4bn balance sheet generated from his companies in 1998 before joining politics, saying he didn't start life as a politician but businessman. The former Abia governor said before 1998, he built business entities, particularly in the media, oil, and gas sector, shipping, airlines, and others. In a...
Abia APC Stronger, United, Ready To Welcome New Members — Deputy Speaker Kalu
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and member representing Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu has said the party's state chapter is much stronger and more united, noting that it is ready to welcome new members into the fold. While urging the State APC Stakeholders to support the efforts to rebuild the party jointly, the...
Edo 2024: PDP Assures Transparent Primaries
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has vowed to ensure that the Edo governorship primary election is free, fair, and credible. The chairman of the screening committee for the primaries and Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, stated this while addressing PDP aspirants at the National Headquarters in Abuja. “We appreciate the concerns that you all have expressed in asking for a...
