Less than 24 hours after she lost the bid to replace her husband as member representing Onitsha North 1 State contituency, Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial Zone, Senator Tony Nwoye has appointed the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mrs Justina Azuka as a legislative aide. Azuka was appointed […]
Politics
Anambra By-elections: LP hails INEC for rejecting Abure-led candidates
The Labour Party, LP, has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for excluding candidates sponsored by the Julius Abure-led faction from the Aug. 16 by-elections in Anambra. The Abure-led faction was removed by the Supreme Court on April 4, which recognised Senator Nenadi Usman as the party’s authentic National […]
APGA Dismisses APC Candidate’s Victory Claims in Anambra Poll
The All Progressives Grand Alliance has told the APC’s governorship candidate in Anambra, Nicholas Ukachukwu, to stop making what it calls “empty boasts” ahead of the November 8 election. APGA’s Media Warriors Forum Coordinator, Chinedu Obigwe, was reacting to Ukachukwu’s claim at a rally that the APC “owns Anambra.” Obigwe […]
2027: Olawepo-Hashim welcomes Jonathan, Atiku, Obi to PDP primary
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has called on ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi to contest the presidential election in 2027 under the PDP. There has been speculations of the possible return of the trio to the PDP, to boost […]
Wike Says Tinubu does not want to extend emergency rule In Rivers State
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu may not extend the emergency rule in Rivers State. Wike disclosed this while speaking extensively on the legality of the Rivers State emergency rule and local government elections scheduled for August 30. He noted […]
Obi’s one-term Presidency gambit sparks political firestorm
Former Governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his longstanding pledge to serve only one term of four years if elected President of Nigeria. In a public statement on Sunday, Obi declared that the vow is “sacrosanct,” reiterating his commitment to […]
Anambra Bleeds: YPP’s Uzu Okagbue Cries Out, Says Time for Redemption Is Now
In a heart-wrenching call to action, Uzu Okagbue, the Deputy Governorship candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), has condemned the rising tide of violence in Anambra State, describing it as a “reign of blood and terror.” Okagbue, still fresh from a spiritually uplifting Sunday worship, was jolted back to […]
Peter Obi has restated his vow to serve only one term if elected Nigeria’s president.
Peter Obi has restated his vow to serve only one term if elected Nigeria’s president. In a statement on Sunday via X, the 2023 Labour Party candidate said leadership should be defined by impact, not longevity. Citing figures like Mandela and JFK, Obi emphasized that real change can happen in […]
INEC Begins Continuous Voter Registration Ahead of 2025 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of the 2025 nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. According to a statement released Friday via INEC’s official X handle, online pre-registration will begin on Monday, August 18, 2025, at cvr.inecnigeria.org, while physical registration at INEC offices and designated centres […]
Anambra Central backs Soludo for 2025 election
In what has been described as a significant political milestone towards the build-up to the November 8th, 2025 governorship election, Anambra Central Senatorial Zone has unanimously endorsed Governor Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo and his Deputy Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim for a second term. The declaration took place at Alex Ekwueme Square […]