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Why I Joined Politics, Ex-Unical VC

Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof James Epoke has explained that the appalling sociopolitical situation of Nigeria is what compelled him to join a political party as a way of helping to salvage the situation. Prof Epoke, before now, was appointed an electoral umpire during general elections. …

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APC, PDP Members Dump Parties, Join Accord In Oyo

Scores of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State have dumped their parties. The members who announced their defection on Sunday in Igbeti in Olorunsogo local government area of Oke Ogun geo-political zone said they dumped the APC and the …

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Vote Me For Better Security, Atiku Begs In Zamfara

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has promised that he will end terrorism if elected President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Atiku made the pledge while addressing the people of Zamfara State. “I will reposition Zamfara State in terms of security network, agriculture and solid mineral …

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Why I Am Aligning With Tinubu, Nnamani

Senator Chimaroke Nnamani explained why he gave his support to Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has breached its constitution by destabilizing the principle of power rotation. Nnamani stated this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. …

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INEC Fixes Mock Voter Accreditation In Osun

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State has announced that it will conduct mock accreditation of eligible voters in the three senatorial districts of the State. Making the announcement via a press release on Monday in Osogbo, the Osun INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr Mutiu Agboke stated that …

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Abia PDP Names Zone To Produce Ikonne’s Replacement

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced the zone to produce its governorship candidate in Abia ahead of a fresh primary. The former flagbearer, Prof. Eleazar Uche Ikonne died on January 25 after months of battle with a protracted illness. The PDP already scheduled February 4 as the date for the election …

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Governor Ademola Adeleke In Hot Soup

These, certainly are not the best of times for Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke as the Osun governorship election petition tribunal has sacked him as governor of the state. Recall that his predecessor, Gboyega Oyetola and the All Progressives Congress (APC) had petitioned the tribunal to challenge the election …

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Bad Leadership Caused Nigerians Current Challenges Peter Obi

Mr Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has noted that bad leadership in the country is currently breeding poverty, hunger and insecurity. He stated this at his presidential campaign rally on Thursday in Bauchi, saying the country only enjoyed justice, peace and fairness through the efforts of …

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