![2023: "My Friends In The North Laughed When I Ask About Peter Obi's Chances" - Ex-PDP Chairman, Ulasi [VIDEO]](https://abntv.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/operanews1660127700382-scaled.jpg "2023: “My Friends In The North Laughed When I Ask About Peter Obi’s Chances” – Ex-PDP Chairman, Ulasi [VIDEO]")
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Adelami Takes Office As Ondo Deputy Governor
A former Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, Dr Olaide Adelami, has been sworn in as the Ondo State Deputy Governor. Last Tuesday, Adelami was picked by the state governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the deputy governor after which his name was sent to the state House of Assembly for screening and ratification. At a ceremony held at the International Culture...
Ethiopia’s Opposition Lawmaker Arrested
An Ethiopian opposition lawmaker has been arrested by government security forces in the country's capital Addis Abbaba, his family members said. Dessalegn Chanie’s relatives told the BBC no official reason has yet been provided for his detention. Mr Dessalegn won a federal parliamentary seat representing opposition party National Movement of the Amhara (Nama) in 2021. Due to Mr Dessalegn's status as an...
Aiyedatiwa Proposes Six Commissioners For Screening
Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has forwarded names of six persons as Commissioners’ to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. Those nominated were Mrs. Omowumi Isaac, Olukayode Ajulo, Engr. Razaq Obe, Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan, Barrister Akinwumi Sowore and Mr. Oseni Oyeniyi. A statement by Chief Press Secretary to Governor Aiyedatiwa, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said three persons were also appointed as...
