APC releases timetable for Delta, Kogi, others’ primaries
…Party to conduct primaries for restored constituencies, legislative bye-elections ABUJA — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of primary elections ahead of the 2026 legislative bye-elections and the elections for four State House of Assembly constituencies recently restored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). […]
2027 permutations rip PDP governors apart
The crack among governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the continued stay in office of the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, has widened with some of them taking their positions to the court of public opinion and the social media.
Photos: Voting in Edo ongoing as new governor set to be elected
The people of Edo State gather at the polls to exercise their fundamental democratic right, deciding who will ascend the governorship position of the state. With 2.2 million permanent voter cards collected, the stage is set for a highly competitive election, featuring distinguished candidates from various political parties. Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress […]
How INEC can rescue its battered image —YIAGA Africa
The integrity and competence of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is at stake once again as the people of Edo state decide who takes over the mantle of leadership from Governor Godwin Obaseki.
2027: My intention is to rescue Nigeria – Kwankwaso
The National leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has disclosed that he is focused on a mission to rescue Nigeria from the present economic quagmire.
Edo election: Work together to ensure peaceful process, Tinubu charges stakeholders
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged candidates, political parties, and their supporters to uphold the democratic process and respect the will of the people in the upcoming Edo governorship election, scheduled for September 21.
Court declines to order by-election to replace 27 Rivers lawmakers
“We never defected from the PDP. What you see are mere plan by the Governor of Rivers State to remove us from office. He is afraid of democracy”
APC responsible for crisis in PDP, Bauchi Gov alleges
By Charly Agwam – Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of causing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made this accusation during a courtesy visit from PDP’s Board of Trustees, led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, at the Government House in Bauchi on Thursday. Mohammed, also […]
Edo 2024: Ighodalo declares campaign officially closed
Dr Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Saturday’s Edo governorship election, has officially declared his campaign activities closed in line with the electoral laws. The Team Asue Media Organisation (TAMO), in a statement signed by Erhabor Emokpae, said that all campaign activities had ceased as of Sept. 19. “We would like […]
PDP crisis: BoT meets N/ Assembly caucus
By John Alechenu The Senator Adolphus Wagbara- led Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, is currently meeting with the party’s National Assembly caucus at the PDP Legacy House, Abuja. The meeting which was convened at the instance of the BoT is part of consultations to find an amicable solution to the crisis […]
Obi, Otti want to hijack party leadership through back door — Labour Party
The Abure-led Labour Party (LP) on Wednesday accused Mr Peter Obi and Dr Alex Otti of seeking to hijack the leadership of the party through the back door. Mr Obiora Ifoh, National Secretary of the party, said this in a statement he issued in Abuja. Obi was the party’s flag bearer in the 2023 presidential […]
Enugu LG Election: PDP, APC, LP absent as political parties sign peace accord
By Chinedu Adonu Some Political parties in Enugu on Wednesday signed a Peace Accord for the forthcoming Local Government Elections scheduled to hold on Sept. 21 in the state. The political parties signed the peace accord during a “Stakeholders’ Engagement on the Enugu State 2024 Local Government Elections” organised by ActionAid Nigeria. The People Democratic […]
Economic Crisis: We warned you, Baba-Ahmed tells Nigerians
Dr. Datti Baba-Ahmed, the running mate of the Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, has stated that he and the LP candidate are not surprised by Nigeria’s economic turmoil, having warned citizens against the All Progressive Congress (APC) taking power in 2023.
Edo 2024: Moment Olumide Akpata dazzled crowd with 7 Nigerian languages
By Hope Ejairu Labour Party (LP) gubernatorial candidate in the forthcoming Edo State election, Barr. Olumide Akpata on Wednesday addressed the residents of the state in a variety of languages. Akpata in the last rally ahead of the election spoke in different languages including pidgin, English, Benin, and Igbo. Edo 2024: Moment LP's Olumide Akpata […]
INEC delivers sensitive materials for Edo election
The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC said it has delivered sensitive materials that will be used for Saturday’s Governorship Election in Edo state.
Why I surrendered to EFCC – Yahaya Bello
“Bello willingly surrendered to the anti-graft agency because the former Kogi governor has great respect for the rule of law and supports President Tinubu’s fight against corruption in the country.”
