Politics

…Wants Kano AG sanctioned for unprofessional statement A coalition of youths under the aegis of Nigerian Youths in Politics (NYP) has slammed the New Nigeria Peoples Party NNPP-led administration in Kano state for its wilful negligence of the Electoral Law about candidates’ nomination, saying the party should blame itself for...

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has visited the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, in in his Abuja residence. Photos from the visit were shared on the APC X page on Friday. The photos were captioned, “The National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, received in audience former President...

By Augustine Aminu Global Peace Movement International, UK on Wednesday expressed satisfaction with the legislative agenda of 10th Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio. The group noted that they have carefully followed Akpabio’s style of leadership and have been satisfied with his performance his the inauguration of the 10th Senate especially...

A human rights activist and presidential campaign director of the Laboured Party in 2023 election, Aisha Yesufu has knocked Governor Alex Otti of Abia state over huge amount his government claimed it spent within three months on refreshments, meals, settlement of honorarium, allowances, and welfare packages. Yesufu warned that business...

The Independent Democratic Monitors (IDM) has welcomed the Appeal Court ruling affirming Hyacinth Alia’s victory as the elected governor of Benue State. In a statement signed by Dr. James Bawa, its Executive Secretary, the group said the outcome has laid credence to the governorship tribunal which was also in the favour of...

…Congratulates President-Elect, Bokai, lauds Weah Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank,has called on African leaders and Nigeria especially, to learn from the outcome of Liberia’s Presidential poll won by an opposition candidate, Dr. Joseph Boakai,and the action of the incumbent President,George Weah....

…Vow to occupy Gov’s office Some opposition party chieftains and support groups of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday gave the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu a 72-hour ultimatum to transmit power to his deputy, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa or face dare consequence. The groups, under the aegis...

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has again appealed for calm after the Court of Appeal reserved judgment in his suit challenging the majority decision of the governorship election petition tribunal upturning his election. Addressing a tumultuous crowd that besieged the Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja in show of solidarity...

The Jigawa State House of Assembly had suspended three local government council chairmen in the state. The suspended chairmen include Hon Mubarak Ahmed of Birniwa local government, Hon Rufai Sunusi, Gumel local government and Hon Umar Baffa of Birniwa local government. The suspension follows allegations that the chairmen travelled to...

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has downplayed the possibility of a quarrel with his successor, Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State. Umahi said he would never quarrel with Nwifuru, whom he described as ‘a worthy son.’ Reports had it that some of Umahi’s loyalists who ensured Nwifuru’s emergence are...