politics

Ahead of the presidential primaries of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scheduled for May 28 and 29 at Eagles Square, Abuja, the party has successfully pruned down its presidential aspirants from 15 to 3, Daily Independent has gathered. Unlike the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) where the number of presidential …

• S’East APC presidential aspirants may meet next week • Groups explain why Adesina, Onu deserve the top job • I wasn’t disqualified by PDP presidential committee, says Anakwenze • INEC chairman distance self from race All Progressives Congress National Leader and presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians …

Akinaka described it as gross misconduct not needed for anyone vying for such an exalted office. A Niger Delta youth leader and businessman, Richard Akinaka has lambasted the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, over his continued denial and stay in office despite his move to …

Governor Oyetola’s Aide Declares For House Of Reps Olubukola Olaboopo, lawyer and immediate ex-Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs in Osun has expressed his intention to contest for House of Representatives seat of Ifelodun/Boripe/Odo-Otin federal constituency. This was contained in a press statement personally signed and made available to newsmen by …

Leader of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, has said though many aspirants from the South East are angling to be president of Nigeria in 2023, he is yet to see any serious aspirant among them. He said at best what …

Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano State is warming up to pick the senatorial form on Monday to contest for the seat of Kano North senatorial district. Ganduje’s decision to pick up the form was reached at the stakeholders meeting held behind closed doors at the government house. A source …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released nine guidelines for the conduct of presidential, governorship and parliamentary aspirants ahead of primaries. The contenders have been barred from going to court without first exhausting avenues for redress and ventilation of grievances. The aspirants are also expected to sign undertakings to accept …

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, shunned former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant for the 2023 general elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, despite the Turaki’s itinerary showing he was to meet with the governor after departing Abeokuta. Atiku is on a tour of Southwest states to meet …

After months of hide and seek, the presidency last week laid to rest speculations that former president Goodluck Jonathan is on his way to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) where the presidential ticket has already been reserved for him. It categorically stated that President Muhammadu Buhari has no hand …

…hires Ozekhome to seek constitutional interpretation amid rising criticism • APC chair confirms CBN gov’s membership, says he registered in Feb 2021 • Emefiele’s action could compromise bank’s integrity – Ex-director, SANs The Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele’s alleged involvement in politics on Sunday attracted more strong …