Russia PM Medvedev Resigns Over Putin’s Reforms
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev announced on Wednesday that he and the rest of the Russian government were resigning, Russian news agencies reported. The announcement came on the heels of President Vladimir Putin's annual speech to lawmakers where he proposed a series of constitutional reforms that would grant more powers to parliament — including the ability to select the prime minister. The changes would make significant...
Tinubu Replies Akintoye Says ‘My Presidential Ambition Not For Personal Interest’
The All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu has said his ambition is not out of personal or selfish interest. Tinubu explained that he is running for the presidency due to his readiness to serve Nigerians. He was reacting to a comment by the leader of the Yoruba Nation group, Professor Banji Akintoye, that his presidential ambition was personal and...
Abia 2023: Ikwuano/Umuahia Group Purchases Reps Nomination Form For Speaker Orji Few Days After Youths Urged Him To Join Guber Race (Photos, Video)
Few days after receiving call from youth organisations in Abia to join the governorship race of the state, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji on Sunday received nomination and expression of interest forms from a group, Concerned Critical Stakeholders of Ikwuano/Umuahia to join in the House of Representatives race in 2023. A delegation...
Atiku Will Defeat Peter Obi In Anambra – Campaign DG
Director General, Atiku-Okowa campaign council in Anambra State, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, has boasted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, will defeat the Labour Party (LP) standard bearer, Peter Obi, in his home state, come February 25, 2023. Okonkwo in a statement issued by the Deputy Director of Media and Publicity for the Atiku-Okowa campaign in Anambra...
Edo: Sen. Urhoghide Dumps PDP, Joins APC
A two-time senator representing Edo South Matthew Uroghide has switched allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He formally defected to the APC from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at an event in Benin City on Saturday. His return to the APC is coming after what he described as a 13-year-three-month sojourn in the PDP. Senator Uroghide who described himself as a...
Ensure Most Popular Candidates Emerge, President Buhari Tells APC
President Muhammadu Buhari, Saturday night, admonished the new National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) de-emphasise money politics and always allow the most popular candidates to emerge. The President gave the admonition late Saturday while speaking at the National Convention of the APC, held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, even as he charged the party to espouse...
BREAKING: Tambuwal Wins At Supreme Court
The Supreme court has dismissed an appeal filed by Ahmed Aliyu challenging the election of Aminu Tambuwal as Governor of Sokoto state. In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, the apex court dismissed the appeal on the ground that the appellant failed to prove his allegation of non-compliance with the electoral act and issues of over-voting. Details shortly...
El-Rufai Is Exporting Banditry To Southern Nigeria, Gov. Akeredolu Opens Up
The Governor of Ondo state, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, has attacked his counterpart in Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, over the his comments on the controversial anti-open grazing law. El-Rufai had described the anti-open grazing laws being signed by some of the southern governors as unrealistic. In a statement issued by the Ondo state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Donald...
Abia Speaker, Chinedum Orji Voted Best Speaker Of The Year’
A year after being named 'Best Speaker of the Year', Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt Hon (Engr.) Chinedum Enyinnaya Orji, has again emerged as the 'Best Speaker of the Year' in the 2020 Igbere TV Leadership Excellence Awards. Orji, alias Ikuku, beat five other nominees — including Rt. Hon. Francis Nwuifuru, Rt. Hon. Tasiu Maigari,...
We Now Have Over 40 Million Members — APC
The Secretary, Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress, Senator John Akpanudoedehe, on Monday, said the party now has over 40 million registered members. Akpanudoedehe said this when the party’s National Chairman, Governor Mai Mala Buni, received some non-career ambassadors designate at the APC National Secretariat, in Abuja. He said, “We are blessed to have focused and gentle...
