Umahi Vows Not To Go Back To PDP
The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, on Sunday, said he would never go back to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Umahi made this known during a special thanksgiving service held at the state’s new chapel in Abakiliki. There were speculations in the state that the governor may be considering a return to the PDP. However, he used the opportunity of...
Despite APC Zoning Arrangement, Abdulaziz Yari Obtains Chairmanship Nomination Form
The race for the National Chairman position of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is becoming more competitive, as five aspirants have thrown their hats into the ring so far. The former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, on Wednesday, obtained a nomination form to contest for the APC National Chairman position in the forthcoming national convention of the...
I’m Still In PDP, God Forbid APC – Gov. Udom Emmanuel
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Udom Emmanuel, has dispelled rumours concerning his defection to the All Progressives Congress, emphasising that the state belongs to the Peoples Democratic Party. Do you know why they are writing that I will join them? “They are looking for good people to repair their party. They want someone with projects as they don’t have any. “They...
2023: I’m Not A Party To Campaign Of Attacks, Back Stabbing But Issue Based — Dan Okeke
Chief Dan Okeke the All Progressives Congress, (APC) candidate for Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in Abia state ahead of the 2023 general elections has said he will not engage in a campaign of name-calling, verbal attacks, and abuses. He said he will rather devote his time on issues and what he will do differently if elected a member of the House...
Rep. Akin Alabi Files Motion Before House Of Reps To Dissolve SARS
Akin Alabi has filed a motion before the House of Representatives asking for an urgent dissolution of the dreaded police special anti-robbery squad, SARS. Mr Alabi, APC-Oyo, said there is enough evidence in the public domain to proscribe SARS immediately, warning that the unit has committed enough atrocities. Mr Alabi said SARS operatives have become so lawless that even the police...
Steer Clear Of Local Politics, Buhari Tells Diplomats
Ahead of the 2023 general election, President Muhammadu Buhari has warned diplomats serving in the country to keep their focus on diplomatic assignments and steer clear of Nigeria’s local politics. The President spoke yesterday while presenting Letters of Credence to four foreign diplomats at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The President had, last October, issued the same warning during a similar...
Tribunal Affirms Musa Agah As Winner Of Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, seated in Jos, has reaffirmed the legitimacy of Musa Agah of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the duly elected representative for the Jos North/Bassa Federal Constituency in Plateau State. The tribunal’s unanimous verdict was delivered by its chairman, Justice William Olamide, on Thursday. The candidate of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), Gwani Alkali, had...
Nigeria In The Process Of Collapsing — Jega
A former Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Attahiru Jega, on Wednesday called on Nigerian workers to, as a matter of urgency, quickly wake up and rescue the country from “a few reckless elites in control of the governance process who are running the country aground”. Jega, a Professor of Political Science, Bayero University, Kano, specifically said the forthcoming...
Hon. Benjamin Kalu Congratulates Sen. Kalu On Reversal Of His Conviction
The member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has felicitated with the senator representing Abia North, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu over the reversal of his conviction by Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday, saying principles of fair hearing not followed. ABN TV reports that Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Spokesperson of the House of Representatives in a congratulatory message to the...
I Remain Abia PDP Deputy Governorship Candidate, Igwe Vows
A chieftain of the People's Democratic Party, PDP in Abia state, and member representing Umuneochi State Constituency in the state Assembly, Hon. Phillip Okey Igwe says he remains the PDP deputy governorship candidate in the state. He said the attempt to substitute him after the death of the governorship candidate, Prof. Uche Ikonne will fail, saying forces against what he...
