All Progressives Congress National Leader and leading presidential aspirant, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, says he will work towards creating a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria surpassing even the dreams of the country’s founding fathers. Tinubu said this on May 9 in Katsina, Katsina State when he held a dialogue with All …
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Buhari Rejects Call For Tenure Extension, Vows To Step Down Next Year
President Muhammadu Buhari has said there is no going back on leaving office after completing his constitutionally guaranteed tenure, emphasising that the May 29, 2023, handover date is sacrosanct. Speaking through Malam Garba Shehu, his media aide, Buhari said the current administration would honour the constitution and people’s right to …
Read More »Getting Tinubu APC Ticket Is Payback For His Work – Gombe Governor’s COS
Former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, has begged delegates from Gombe State to support his aspiration to become president of Nigeria. Tinubu made the plea on Tuesday, during a consultative meeting with delegates, where he lamented the current challenges of the country. Tinubu said, “Today is the day I …
Read More »Wike Frustrated Imo-Rivers Boundary Dispute Reconciliatory Efforts – Commission
The Presidency on Tuesday faulted claims by the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, that the National Boundaries Commission is corrupt. The government said instead of cooperating with the NBC in the boundary dispute between Imo and Rivers States, Wike frustrated every effort made by the commission to demarcate the boundary. …
Read More »PDP LGA Congresses In Enugu Peaceful, Transparent – National Electoral Panel
The Local Government congresses of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held across the 17 Local Government Areas of Enugu State on Tuesday have been described by the Electoral Panel from the National Secretariat of the party as “very peaceful, well organised and transparent”. The PDP LGA congresses were conducted across …
Read More »Court Nullifies Malami’s Sale Of Forfeited Assets
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has nullified the Asset Tracing, Recovery and Management Regulations, 2019, for being “an invalid statutory instrument.” All sales and disposals of assets made by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, under the regulations were also nullified by the court. It held that …
Read More »Jonathan’s Backers Seek Adoption, Southern APC Aspirants Disagree
Some All Progressives Congress leaders have stepped up moves to adopt former President Goodluck Jonathan as the party’s consensus presidential candidate in 2023. The PUNCH on Tuesday learnt the moves formed part of the discussions between the former President and the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, in Abuja on Monday …
Read More »2023 Presidency Should Go To The South-East — Obasanjo, Falae
2023 Presidency Should Go To The South-East — Obasanjo, Falae FORMER president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has restated his position that the South-East should be allowed to produce Nigeria’s President in 2023, insisting that it would ensure peace, justice, fairness and sustainable national development in the country. Similarly, former secretary to the …
Read More »Northern APC Governor Bought Presidential Forms For Jonathan – Daily Trust
A governor of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) bought the nomination and expression of interest forms for former President Goodluck Jonathan, according to sources. A group called Nomadic Pastoralists and the Almajiri Communities led by one Ibrahim Abdullahi picked up the forms on Jonathan’s behalf on Monday, claiming they …
Read More »Electoral Act: Senate Amends Section Barring Statutory Delegates From Convention
Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1002) by Deputy Senate President, Senator @OvieOmoAgege Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (SB. 1002) is read the First Time. A Bill for an Act to Amend the 2022 Electoral Act No. 13 and for other related matters, 2022 (SB. 1002) by Deputy Senate President, …
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