Politics

In what appeared a repudiation of the zoning arrangement, Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, has told the leadership and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to choose between zoning of its presidential ticket and winning the election. The Governor, who is eyeing the presidential ticket of the PDP, also said …

Soludo and Obiano Charles Soludo, the new governor of Anambra State, has said that his predecessor, Willie Obiano left a debt of N100 billion and N300 million in cash. Soludo who spoke on Arise TV on Tuesday, noted that what he saw in the state’s coffers when he came in …

Tinubu Bola Tinubu, former Lagos State governor and presidential hopeful, has charged Supreme Council for Shari’ah in the country to create department of political affairs to spread awareness among faithfuls towards producing a muslim president in 2023. Tinubu’s call comes days after the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) created a …

James Ibori, a former governor of Delta State, on Saturday, ahead of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), primaries to elect its governorship candidate, has sounded a note of warning to those plotting to undermine his influence in Delta politics, saying that anyone conspiring to disgrace him shall suffer shame. The …

Buni, Bello Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) may have agreed to keep Yobe State governor, Mai Mala Buni as Interim Chairman of the party’s Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), while Niger State Governor Sani Bello functions as de facto chairman, though, in acting capacity while Buni remains away. …

Osinbajo, Buhari Prof Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s vice president, has reportedly informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to run for president in 2023. Daily Trust, quoting multiple sources, reported on Monday, that the VP told the president of his desire to take over from him at the expiration of his …

Sanni Bello The All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed a letter written to it by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the need to give the Commission a 21-day notice for its national convention slated for March 26. Spokesman of the party’s Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee CECPC, Barr. …

Olufemi Adebanjo, a member of the house of representatives, says there are no more cases of COVID-19 in the country. Adebanjo, the lawmaker representing Alimosho federal constituency in Lagos, spoke on the floor of the house on Thursday. He said there have not been cases of COVID-19 in Nigeria and …

Senator Abdullahi Adamu The Progressive Governors ‘ Forum has finally acquiesced to President Muhammadu Buhari ‘s choice for the position of the National Chairman of the party. The forum is made of governors under the APC. Buhari had reportedly anointed Senator Abdullahi Adamu as national chairman, which is a sharp …

Sanni Bello, Niger state governor Abubakar Sanni-Bello, governor of Niger State, on Monday, arrived at the the National Headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to take over as the Chairman of the party’s Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC). The Niger governor presided over a meeting of the committee …