Tinubu Pledges Continued Commitment To Workers’ Welfare On May Day
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to prioritizing the welfare of Nigerian workers, calling them “the engine of our economy and the secret to our nation’s growth.” In a message shared Thursday on his official X handle to commemorate Workers’ Day, the president honored all contributors to national development — across age groups and sectors, whether in public...
APC Primary: I Was Almost Killed, Exercise Inconclusive – Ondo Speaker
Bamidele Oleyelogun, the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, says his call for the cancellation of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election almost cost him his life. Oloyelogun is the aspirant for Idanre/Ifedore federal constitue...
Peru’s President Resigns After Protests Against His Rule
Peru’s interim president, Manuel Merino, has resigned less than a week into his new administration, after a night of protests calling for his removal and a subsequent police crackdown left at least two dead and dozens wounded. “I want to let the whole country know that I’m resigning,” Merino said in a televised address on Sunday. Merino assumed the presidency on...
Hon. Samson Orji Joins Abia Guber Race, Vows To Tackle Poor Infrastructure, Corruption, Others (Photos, Video)
A former member of Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Samson Orji has officially declared his interest to contest for the governorship race of the state in 2023 with a vow to tackle deficit in infrastructure, corruption, enhance welfare of workers by putting a reward and sanction system, ensure inclusiveness in governance among others. Hon. Orji popularly known as SCUORJ...
Edo 2020: “Godfatherism Must End” — Oba Of Benin
Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, oba Ewuare II, oba of Benin, says “godfatherism” and “consensus candidate” must be eradicated from the politics of Edo state. In a statement on Thursday, the oba said these two “political vices” are antithetical to the fundamental basis of democracy. Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a governorship aspirant in Edo, is reported to be backed by Adams Oshiomhole, suspended...
2023 Presidency: APC Aspirants Spent Billions To Get Ticket – Chief Emma Eneukwu
Chief Emma Eneukwu, the Deputy National Chairman (South) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has revealed that some contenders for the party’s presidential ticket spent billions while others spent millions of naira to get the ticket. This...
Pressure to Disqualify Obaseki from Governorship Race Intensifies
The intrigues over who clinches the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the September governorship election in Edo State deepened yesterday with pressure on the ruling party to disqualify the Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, from the race. The pressure came against the backdrop of the unexplained inconsistencies in his certificates, which were among those the party displayed yesterday...
Abia APGA Leadership Crisis: Ehiemere, Ukaegbu Fight Dirty At Peace Accord Signing (Photos, Video)
The prolonged crisis rocking the Abia State chapter of All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA on Tuesday took a fresh turn as the two figures who lay claim to the chairmanship of the party, Chief Nnanna Ukaegbu and Rev Augustine Ehiemere exchange verbal punches at a peace accord meeting in Umuahia, ABN TV reports. The peace accord is at the...
After Wooing Ihejirika To APC, Sen. Kalu Holds Private Meeting With Governor Wike (Photos)
The Senate Chief Whip, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu on Wednesday held a private meeting with Rivers State Governor, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike just a day after wooing the former Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant-General Azubuike Ihejirika to the All Progressives Congress, APC. ABN TV recalls that Lieutenant-General Azubuike was appointed by the former President, Goodluck Jonathan of the People's Democratic Party. Sen....
INEC Extends Deadline For Primaries By 6 Days
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has finally caved in to the request of political parties to adjust the timetable for the 2023 polls. The Commission agreed to extend the deadline for the conduit of party primaries by six days. Th...
