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House Moves To Restore Democratic Order In Rivers

House of Representatives
Steps to address the ongoing political unrest in Rivers State were announced by the House of Representatives yesterday. When parliamentarians reassembled after the Easter and Sallah holidays, Speaker of the House Hon. Tajudeen Abbas revealed this and emphasized the significance of reestablishing democratic stability in the state. This was as a former President, Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, Udengs Eradiri, has encouraged the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Mr Siminalayi Fubara to support the existing reconciliation process in the State. George Turnah, the acting chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, has been urged by Prof. BenjaminRead More

PDP’s Decision On Zoning Is Supreme, Say Emmanuel, Obi

Mr. Udom Emmanuel
Two presidential aspirants of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Akwa Ibom, Mr. Udom Emmanuel and former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi yesterday said the decision of the party regarding zoningRead More

Abdullahi Adamu: No Decision Yet On Zoning Of APC’s Presidential Ticket

Former Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Abdullahi Adamu
Says no regret over N100m presidential forms ‘aimed at hindering unserious aspirants, moles’ Party’s presidential aspirants lengthen to 13, Fayemi joins race, 5 pick forms PDP screens Atiku, Obi, Saraki,Read More

Chekwas Okorie: APC, PDP Will Not Give Presidential Ticket To South-east In 2023

Chief Chekwas Okorie
Former national chairman of the defunct United Progressive Party (UPP) and now a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Chekwas Okorie, has said that neither APC nor theRead More

Senate Amends Terrorism Act, In Bid To Stave Off Sanctions

Nigerian Senate
Prohibits payment of ransom to kidnappers Amendment aims to prevent terrorist groups from laundering money through the banking system and other financial networks To align with the required standard asRead More

Osinbajo: I’ve Decided To Run, I Owe No One Else Any Allegiance

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu
Says oath sworn only to Nigeria Boasts he’ll hit the ground running He’s eminently qualified to be president, declares Abiodun •May you come back to my palace as president, AlakeRead More

Afenifere, Others Want Tinubu, Osinbajo, Southwest Aspirants To Withdraw From Presidential Race, Say It’s Turn Of S’East

2023 presidential election
Declare Yoruba’s presidential bid inelegant Say unfortunate Jonathan allowed himself to be disgraced Pan Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, and other major socio political groups in different parts of the country,Read More

2023: APC Begins Sale Of Nomination Forms Today

All Progressives Congress (APC)
To replace directors sent on compulsory leave Barring any last minute changes, the All Progressives Congress (APC), will today commence the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms forRead More

NEF: We’re Not Involved In PDP Consensus Arrangement

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Tambuwal: Tell us who the elders are, …we made it clear that consensus candidate is not feasible Saraki: It’s a welcome development, painstaking efforts Mohammed commends IBB, says recommendation notRead More

Atiku, Tambuwal, Lamido Reject Saraki, Mohammed As Northern PDP’s Consensus Presidential Candidates

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
Denounce Babangida-backed Ango Abdullahi’s report PDP summons NEC meeting Wednesday Tinubu, Umahi, others hosted by Aisha Buhari at Iftar Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Sokoto State Governor, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal;Read More

2023: Under Pressure Jonathan Hints At Contesting, Tells Supporters To ‘Watch Out’

Former Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan
‘I cannot tell you I’m declaring; the political process is ongoing’ Former President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday in Abuja came under intense pressure from his supporters, urging him to contest forRead More