Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has submitted a list of 19 Commissioner nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and necessary action. Among the nominees, six have been serving as his Special Advisers, and five of them … Continue reading Otti submits list of commissioner nominees to Abia lawmakers for screening
The deputy governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, has refuted the claim that he renounced his Nigerian citizenship. Last week, it was reported that an immigration lawyer in the United States testified at the Lagos Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, alleging … Continue reading Lagos deputy governor Obafemi Hamzat refutes allegations of renouncing Nigerian citizenship
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims that it extended an invitation to former Governor Nyesom Wike to join the party. The APC categorically dismissed such claims and referred to those making them as … Continue reading We didn’t officially invite Wike to join our party – APC
The Sierra Leone Electoral Commission has confirmed its readiness to conduct the highly anticipated election in the West African country. With over 100 percent distribution of electoral materials nationwide, the commission assures that all necessary voting materials, including ballot papers … Continue reading Sierra Leone prepared for saturday polls to elect new president
The Labour Party has issued a stern warning to Governor Douye Diri, accusing him of outrightly refusing to conduct local government elections and withholding funds intended for the polls. Lamidi Apapa, the factional chair of the Labour Party, conveyed this … Continue reading LP factional leader accuses governor Diri of withholding Bayelsa local government election funds
The Presidential Election Petitions Court has accepted certified copies of President Bola Tinubu’s academic and work records, which were presented by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The documents consist of Tinubu’s B.Sc certificate from Chicago … Continue reading Tribunal accepts Chicago University and NYSC certificates as evidence against Tinubu
Ikedi Ohakim, the former governor of Imo State, has denied a report claiming that he was leading a rebellion against the current governor, Hope Uzodimma. The report alleged that Ohakim was upset with Uzodimma for not supporting his aspirations to … Continue reading Ohakim denies leading revolt against Uzodimma
The Chairman of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Cross River, Justice Oken Inneh, has revealed that the petitioner and the 1st respondent are expected to present a total of 20 witnesses during the proceedings. Among these witnesses, 17 will … Continue reading 20 witnesses summoned to election tribunal in Calabar
Governor Babatunde Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State had a meeting with Governor Alex Otti of Abia State at the State House in Marina, Lagos. The purpose of the meeting was not explicitly stated, but Governor Sanwo-Olu, a member of the All … Continue reading Sanwo-Olu welcomes Abia state governor for collaborative talks
The Enugu State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has issued an order for Governor Peter Mbah to appear before it to testify about the alleged forgery of his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge certificate. The order was made in response … Continue reading Enugu tribunal summons governor Mbah to appear on Friday regarding alleged certificate forgery
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed its willingness to welcome former governor Nyesom Wike if he chooses to defect to their party. Chief Tony Okocha, a chieftain of the APC and former Chief of … Continue reading We’re set to adopt Wike into our party – APC
Rivers State Government has dropped the money laundering and criminal charges against former lawmaker Chinyere Igwe. Igwe was arrested and brought before the court on the eve of the presidential election for allegedly possessing $499 million. After being granted bail, … Continue reading Charges withdrawn against former lawmaker arrested with $499m on election eve
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, led a Federal Government delegation to the funeral of Lady Jane Nnamani, where he expressed the government’s readiness to partner with Enugu State for the nation’s economic prosperity and the protection of … Continue reading FG expresses eagerness to partner with Enugu – Akpabio
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olabode George, has refuted claims of seeking an appointment under President Bola Tinubu, emphasizing that he is too old for such a position. Instead, if approached or offered, he would … Continue reading I can nominate the right candidates for Tinubu’s appointments – Bode George
Dino Melaye, the National Collation Agent of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25 presidential election, appeared before the Presidential Election Petition Court in Abuja and testified that election collation errors committed by the Independent National Electoral Commission … Continue reading Results used by INEC to declare Tinubu as winner were completely incorrect – Dino Melaye tells court
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed regret for his previous remarks in which he called for the election of a Christian Senate President during the 10th National Assembly. Shettima acknowledged the controversy and outrage caused by his comments, particularly on social … Continue reading Shettima apologizes for requesting christian senate president
The Zimbabwean Parliament has given its approval for a significant hike in the fees required from prospective presidential candidates, raising the amount from $1,000 to $20,000. The opposition has criticized this decision as discriminatory, claiming it violates the country’s Constitution. … Continue reading Zimbabwe raises fees for political office candidacy, sparking controversy
The Labour Party (LP) has submitted over 18,000 polling unit results, claiming they were downloaded from the INEC Result Viewing portal. These result sheets are intended to support their petition challenging the presidential election held on February 25, 2023. However, … Continue reading Labour Party presents over 18,000 blurry result sheets at the election tribunal
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has addressed the accusations made by the legal team of the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Peter Obi, regarding the alleged refusal to respond to subpoenas served on them. The LP and Obi … Continue reading INEC warns labour party against blackmail tactics
Ibrahim Babangida, a former military Head of State in Nigeria, has expressed disappointment in Nigerian politicians for failing to benefit from the gains of the June 12, 1993 election. This election was widely regarded as the freest and fairest in … Continue reading Ibrahim Babangida criticizes Nigerian politicians for failing to capitalize on the gains of June 12
During an interaction with senators in Abuja, Vice-President Kashim Shettima expressed his readiness to humble himself and implore his colleagues to grant Sen. Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Barau Jibrin the opportunity to lead the 10th Assembly. Shettima stressed the importance … Continue reading Shettima vows to kneel and plead with colleagues for Akpabio/Barau in senate presidency
Former UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has announced his immediate resignation as a Member of Parliament, leading to a by-election in his closely contested constituency. Al Jazeera reports that Johnson’s political future was at stake due to a parliamentary inquiry … Continue reading Boris Johnson resigns as member of parliament
Four ex-governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the current governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, are presently engaged in a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The group, known as the G-5 … Continue reading PDP G-5 governors hold closed door meeting with Tinubu
Former PDP governorship aspirant and prominent party member, Kenneth Imansuangbon, has announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the upcoming Edo State governorship election. Speculations had been circulating that Imansuangbon, popularly known as ‘Rice man’ due … Continue reading Imansuangbon dumps PDP ahead of Edo state governorship election
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has made a change in his deputy ahead of the upcoming governorship election. According to the list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Placid Njoku has been replaced by Mrs. Ekemaru … Continue reading Uzodinma replaces deputy ahead of Imo governorship election
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