The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has begged former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and other presidential aspirants to raise money in order to meet the demands of the striking university lecturers. The students’ body made the appeal in a statement signed by the Chairman of Ogun …
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Rigging Allegations: Fayemi Flays Oshiomhole, Ajayi
Ekiti State Governor Dr. Kayode Fayemi, says allegations of election rigging against him are aimed at smearing his reputation. Former All Progressives Congress Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole and a former State Attorney General and Social Democratic Party chieftain, Owoseeni Ajayi, have both accused the governor of one form of electoral malpractice …
Read More »2023: Shekarau Dumps APC, Joins Kwankwaso At NNPP
Former Kano State Governor Sen. Ibrahim Shekarau has officially defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). This was confirmed on Tuesday by a brief message on the NNPP’s official Twitter account. The statement, which reads: “Finally: Sen Ibrahim Shekarau Join Us”, was …
Read More »PDP Chairman To Tambuwal: Deliver Us From Gombe APC
Gombe State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has appealed to Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State to rescue the party from the pains of being in the opposition. Gombe, until 2019, when Muhammadu Yahaya of the All Progressives Congress was declared winner, had been a PDP-controlled state. Tambuwal, who is …
Read More »2023: Jonathan, Ortom Meet Behind Closed Doors
Former President Goodluck Jonathan met with Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom behind closed doors at his Abuja’s residence with a view to “strengthening the family ties of the PDP”. The duo were said to have discussed issues surrounding the fate of the Peoples Democratic Party and the 2023 general election. …
Read More »APC Denies Changing Presidential Primary Election Date
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied adjusting the date of its presidential primary. Recall that there are reports in some sections of the media suggesting that the ruling party has changed the date of its presidential primary from May 30 to May 28. But the party in a statement issued Tuesday …
Read More »2023: 87 Aspirants Bought APC Form For 26 Seats In Osun House Of Assembly Contest
The Chairman, Osun National Committee for State House of Assembly committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed that 87 persons bought forms to occupy the 26 seats in the state assembly in the coming general election. The committee announced this on Tuesday, when it began evaluating candidates for …
Read More »2023: Adeduntan Declares For Oyo Governorship
Former Commissioner of Health in Oyo State, Dr Azeez Popoola Adeduntan has joined the governorship race, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general elections. Adeduntan who made the declaration in Ibadan on Tuesday, 17th May 2022 at the DAPAF Building, Alakia, boasted about how …
Read More »2023: Governors Move To Secure Tickets For Selves, Associates
Ahead of the governorship and presidential primaries of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governors have intensified moves to electorally secure their states. How? They want to secure their tickets, and those of their allies and wield strong influence on delegates from …
Read More »AfDB Boss, Akinwunmi Adesina Rejects N100m APC Presidential Form
AfDB Boss, Akinwunmi Adesina Rejects N100m APC Presidential Form Akinwunmi Adesina, African Development Bank’s president, has rejected the Nigerian presidential nomination forms purchased for him by his supporters in the ruling All Progressives Congress. Mr Adesina, in a statement on Tuesday morning, said his current activities at the continental institution …
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