On Foreign News. The longest ruling head of state, 80 year old President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equitoral Guinea has indicated interest to run for a sixth term in office. Amid reports of ruling Equitorial Guinea in an autocratic manner for 43 years, his son has been working with […]
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PDP Crisis: Wike Promises Not To Leave The Party.
Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike says contrary to some expectations, he and his loyalists in Rivers State will not leave the Peoples Democratic Party but remain to continue the fight for internal democracy. Governor Wike stated this during a meeting with stakeholders of the party across the 319 wards of […]
Tambuwal Now NGF Interim Chairman, Takes Over From Fayemi.
Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State is now the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), taking over from his Ekiti State counterpart Kayode Fayemi. According to the statement made available to the press, Fayemi will formally hand over power to Tambuwal on October 16th, 2022. The Statement further explain […]
YPP Anambra Central Senatorial Candidate, Dr Umeadi, Promises Quality Representation
YPP Anambra Central Senatorial Candidate, Dr Umeadi, Promises Quality Representation The Young Progressive Party (YPP) candidate for Anambra Central Senatorial District in the 2023 general election, Dr. Chinedu Umeadi, has promised to do things differently to better the lot of the suffering masses. Dr Umeadi, during an interactive session with […]
INEC projects 95 million voters, plans for 1,520 seats
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it is making preparations for around 95 million voters in next years’ general elections, but warns that the increasing level of insecurity in some parts of the country poses a threat to the polls. The Chairman, INEC, Prof Mahmoud Yakubu, said this in […]
Court orders INEC to accept, publish Akpabio’s name as APC candidate
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to accept and publish the name of Godswill Akpabio, as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Akwa Ibom North-West Senatorial District in next year’s election. Delivering Judgement, Justice Nwite held […]
ANAP Poll Says 2023 Presidential Election Is A Three-Horse Race With Peter Obi Leading.
The 2023 presidential election is a three-horse race between the candidates of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi; All Progressives Congress, Mr Bola Tinubu; and Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, a new poll concluded in early September has shown. According to the result of the poll which was commissioned by […]
INEC Reacts To Allegations Of Fraud In Electoral Register By CUPP.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reacted to the allegations by the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP). CUPP in a press conference on Wednesday, had alleged that the just concluded Continuous Voters Registration was marred by irregularities, adding that the ruling All Progressives Congress padded the register with […]
2023 Elections: NLC Promises To Give Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi 12 Million Votes
2023 Elections: NLC Promises To Give Labour Party Presidential Candidate Peter Obi 12 Million Votes The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has promised to mobilize its members across all Local Government Areas in the country to deliver their votes for Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi in the 2023 elections. […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Has Praised Governor Hope Uzodimma For Being Mindful of Development In Imo State.
President Muhammadu Buhari has blamed Nigerian elite for not contributing to the development of the country, particularly the fight against insecurity. Mr Buhari made this known on Tuesday shortly after commissioning some projects in Imo State done by Governor Hope Uzodinma’s administration The projects commissioned included the dualised 36-kilometer Owerri-Orlu […]