politics

The United Arab Emirates (UAE), says it is committed to ensuring the growth of its relationship with Nigeria because it believes in the country’s will to develop. The UAE spoke through its Ambassador to Nigeria, Dr Fahaq Al Taffaq, when he received a frontline presidential aspirant under the platform of …

Joseph Yobo, former Super Eagles captain has appealed to delegates of the All Progressive Congress, Peoples Democratic Party and other political platforms to consider the future of Nigerian children before casting votes for inept aspirants. The appeal was made by the ex-footballer who is also Board of Trustees Chairman of the …

Former governor of Anambra State Peter Obi, has joined the Labour Party (LP). The former Anambra State Governor made the announcement on Friday via his verified Twitter handle. According to the 60-year-old politician, he left the Peoples Democratic Party days ago because the party’s style and ideology did not align …

Folajimi Mohammed, son of Minister of Information and Culture, has lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Lagos State House of Assembly. Folajimi, who represent Ikeja State Constituency 1, failed to secure his re-election ticket in the APC primary held on Friday. The Minister’s son is representing the constituency …

Emerging report has revealed that suspended Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia was in an early lead in the governorship primary ongoing in the All Progressive Congress in Benue State. Sources learnt that the exercise is peaceful and devoid of rancour. At the Waliomayo, Ankpa, Fidi and Bar council wards, …

Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, who dumped the Peoples Democratic Party Friday morning, has finally joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance. Abaribe confirmed to reporters that he has joined the party in Umuahia, on Friday. The lawmaker also said he has jettisoned running for Abia State governorship seat to seek …

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe’s resignation from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is a setback, according to Shehu Sani, a popular socio-political activist and former federal lawmaker. Abaribe, who quit the PDP on Friday, was also said to have resigned as the Minority Leader in the National Assembly’s upper chamber. He …

An Islamic militia and propagatory body, Taawun has expressed its grievances at Governor Oyetola over process of the House of Assembly primary in Iwo. This was contained in a statement signed by the political wing media of the religious group. The group stated that the leaders of the All Progressives’ Congress …

Sen. Rochas Okorocha, who is currently in the custody of the EFCC, was denied bail by the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday. Justice Inyang Ekwo, instead, ordered Okorocha, through his lawyer, Ola Olanipekun, SAN, to put the anti-graft agency on notice. Olanipekun had asked the court to grant …

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has conducted its governorship primary elections across many states in Nigeria ahead of the 2023 general elections. The APC governorship candidates would contest against candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, the Social Democratic Party and the governorship candidates from other political parties in 2023. …