The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has urged the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, to integrate some highly placed opposition members into his administration, including Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike. Umahi made the remarks on Monday at commissioning of the remodelled Community Secondary School, Okoro Nu Odo, in the Obio Akpor […]
Politics
Court Restrains Ayu From Parading Himself As PDP Chairman.
A High Court in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, has restrained embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu from parading himself as chairman of the party pending the determination of the substantive suit which has been adjourned to April 17, 2023 for hearing. A member of […]
INEC fixes 15 April for supplementary elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed Saturday, April 15 for governorship, national and state assembly supplementary elections. The commission made the disclosure in a statement on Monday. The Commission met yesterday Monday 27th March 2023 and reviewed the areas where supplementary elections are required to conclude the outstanding […]
Hon Chidi Ibemeka of the APGA who won the Njikoka 1 constituency seat in the state House of Assembly explains his success
Hon Chidi Ibemeka of the All Progressives Grand Alliance who won the Njikoka 1 constituency seat in the state House of Assembly has attributed his success to his personal capacity and ability within his area and in his party and also love shown him by his people. Ibemeka won the […]
PDP National Chairman Ayu Suspended Over Anti-Party Activities
On accusations of anti party activities, failure to pay annual dues and non- commitment to the party, the People Democratic Party , PDP, Igyorov council ward of Gboko local goverment, Benue state has suspended the PDP national chairman, Dr. Iyorchia Ayu. In a letter signed by the Ward Chairman, Kashi […]
State Lawmakers in Abia State Deny Plans Of Impeaching Governor Okezie Ikpeazu.
Abia State House of Assembly has denied rumors of any plans to impeach Governor Okezie Ikpeazu. Speaking to journalists after a meeting with Governor Ikpeazu at the Governor’s Lodge, Aba, the Deputy Speaker, Ifeanyi Uchendu said that the rumor that has gone viral on social media is false. Solomon Akpulonu […]
Appeal Court overrules tribunal, affirms Adeleke as Osun Gov.
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Friday, set aside the tribunal judgment that nullified the election of Ademola Adeleke as governor of Osun State. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices, led by Justice Mohammed Lawal, held that the appeal lodged by […]
Tribunal receives 31 election petitions in Anambra
The Anambra State Election Petitions Tribunal has received no fewer than 31 petitions from various candidates of different political parties in the state. The petitions were received from candidates who contested in the February 25 presidential and national assembly elections as well as the March 18 state Assembly polls. The […]
Appeal Court Grants Obi’s Request To Serve Petition On Tinubu
The Court of Appeal has granted permission to Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to serve his petition challenging the February 25 presidential election on Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi is challenging the victory of Tinubu who was declared the President-Elect by the Independent National Electoral […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Expresses Satisfaction For Refraining From Meddling in the Just Concluded Elections.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed satisfaction with his role in the just concluded 2023 elections in the country , as he stayed above it, without meddling or interfering. Senior Special Assistant to the president on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu in a statement he signed and made available on […]