EDO ELECTION: OBASEKI TO LOSE SEAT?
The past weeks have been a turbulent one for the ruling political party, the All Progressives Congress, a lot of criticism and counter-criticism have occurred towards the forthcoming gubernatorial elections to hold in Ondo state and Edo state. The party has seemed not to get it together in Edo following the riff that happened between…
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APC: Tinubu, Amaechi, el-Rufai dig in for 2023
Following President Muhammadu Buhari’s intervention, some founders and pillars of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have returned to the trenches to restrategise and plot fresh plans to realise their 2023 political quests. Notable leaders of the party considered to be posturing for 2023 include Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Transport Minister, Rotimi Amaechi; Kaduna governor, Nasir…
Nigeria lucky to have Buhari – Adesina
Presidential spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, says Nigerians are lucky to have the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), as their leader. Adesina has come under fire following some of his comments. He insists his boss is performing well, despite the contrary opinions held by regime critics. But the Special Adviser to the President on Media…
Zamfara PDP knocks commissioner for criticising Buhari
The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday distanced itself from comments attributed to the state Commissioner for Rural Development and Cooperatives, Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi. Abdullahi was quoted to have criticised the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), over his alleged poor handling of security issues in the state. In the said…
INEC plans to start electronic voting in 2021
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Monday said it would engage with the National Assembly and other stakeholders to explore ways of responding to the rising cost of conducting frequent bye-elections in Nigeria. The commission premised its decision on the Supreme Court judgment which states that votes belong primarily to political parties, as well as…
Fayemi, APC running cult-like govt in Ekiti –Oni’s group
The Director General, Atunse Ekiti Movement, Dr Ife Arowosoge, has taken a swipe at the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State, Paul Omotoso, for describing a former governor of Ekiti State, Chief Segun Oni, as a nominal member even when he occupied the position of the party’s deputy national chairman. Arowosoge, a…
Kogi gov sacks VC, Rector, names replacements
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has relieved the Vice-Chancellor of the Kogi State University, Ayangba, Prof. Mohammed Abdulkadir, of his appointment. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Folasade Ayoade, in Lokoja on Tuesday, also announced the removal of Prof. Mohammed Atureta as the Rector of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. Both…
COVID-19: Ajimobi commends Buhari over nationwide address, wishes Makinde quick recovery
The Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the immediate-past Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi has commended the Federal Government for the steps taken so far to curb the spread of Covid-19 otherwise known Coronavirus. Ajimobi spoke on Monday evening while reacting to President Mohammadu Buhari’s national broadcast where measures…