Category: Politics
APC Eyes Further Political Wins Following Edo Victory: Ganduje Sets Sights on Ondo and Anambra
Following the All Progressives Congress’s (APC) victory in the Edo governorship election, the party’s national chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has outlined ambitious plans to consolidate its political dominance. In a statement made on Monday, September 23, Ganduje emphasized that the party is well-prepared to secure the governorship seat in Ondo during the upcoming election…
Edo Election: INEC Announces Start of Collation of Results at 10 a.m.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the collation of results for the Edo State Governorship election will commence at 10:00 a.m. today, Sunday, September 22, 2024. This update was provided by Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner of Edo State, in a statement addressing the public, political stakeholders, and election observers….
Edo Election: Mercy Johnson’s Husband, Prince Okojie, Escapes Assassination Attempt
Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, a federal lawmaker representing Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State and husband of Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Friday morning. The attack reportedly occurred at his residence in Uromi, where armed men, believed to be political thugs, targeted him. The motive behind the attack…
National Assembly to Prioritize Local Government Election Bill in Upcoming Plenary
As the National Assembly prepares to reconvene for its plenary session next week, a pivotal reform concerning local government elections is set to take center stage. Lawmakers will be deliberating on the Local Government Election Bill, which is expected to introduce significant changes to the way local government elections are conducted across Nigeria. Key discussions…
PDP North East Zone Endorses Damagum as National Chair, Says Governor Fintiri
In a significant development for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the North East Zone comprising Adamawa, Taraba, Gombe, Borno, and Yobe states has thrown its full support behind Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum as the party’s Acting National Chairman. The endorsement was confirmed in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ahmadu Umaru…
Former Governor Yahaya Bello Honors EFCC Invitation After Resisting Arrest in April Over NGN 80.2 Billion Fraud Allegations
Former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has finally responded to an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), after resisting arrest in April 2024 over fraud allegations amounting to NGN 80.2 billion. The five-month standoff, which saw the intervention of security personnel from the current governor of Kogi State, marked a turning…
Ijebu East PDP Inaugurates Hon. Juwon Lawal as Chairman, Unveils Candidates for Upcoming Elections
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ijebu East Local Government has inaugurated Hon. Juwon Lawal as the new party chairman in a ceremony held on August 17th, 2024. This pivotal event also served as the official flag-off for the campaign season ahead of the upcoming local government and ward elections. Following the party’s internal elections,…
Wike Strengthens Control Over Rivers as PDP Postpones NEC Meeting
The internal power struggle within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shifted in favor of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, as his loyalists in the PDP National Working Committee (NWC) have secured approval for congresses held in Rivers State. This development further solidifies Wike’s influence within the party, particularly in his…
Lagos State Government Sued Over Alleged $100 Million Payment by Aliko Dangote for Ibeju-Lekki Land
The Lagos State Government has been taken to the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, following a lawsuit seeking transparency regarding a recent claim by Alhaji Aliko Dangote that he made a payment of $100 million to the government for land. The lawsuit demands that the state disclose details surrounding the alleged transaction, including how…
Chief Ajuri Ngelale Takes Indefinite Leave to Address Family Medical Issues
Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has announced that he will be taking an indefinite leave of absence to focus on pressing personal medical matters affecting his family. In a statement released today, Ngelale explained his decision to step away from his duties following consultations with his family…