Politics
Politics
-
Zamfara: Ex-reps member, Classic defects from PDP to APC
A former member of the House of Representatives, Kabiru Classic has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive Congress (APC). Classic announced his defection on Thursday, after meeting with the state APC Chairman Alhaji Tukur Danfulani and Chairman Senator Abdul’aziz Yari Political Organization, Alhaji Lawal M Liman as well as other Zamfara APC stakeholders in Kaduna.…
Read More » -
Nigerians looking up to PDP as beacon of hope — Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State says millions of Nigerians are looking to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a way forward. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday at the inauguration of the board of governors and the unveiling of the roadmap for the Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI), Makinde emphasized the PDP’s responsibility to provide real hope and direction for Nigeria.…
Read More » -
Obaseki ready to face EFCC, defends eight-year administration in Edo
Edo State’s outgoing Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has declared his readiness to appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) if summoned, affirming that he has “nothing to hide” regarding his administration’s record. Obaseki made this commitment while addressing an audience yesterday at the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session in Abuja, where he outlined his achievements, notably in the education sector.…
Read More » -
Ondo 2024: Court dismisses suit seeking to disqualify NNPP candidate
An Ondo State High Court in Akure has dismissed a suit filed by some members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) seeking to nullify the candidature of Olugbenga Edema as the governorship flagbearer of party in the forthcoming governorship election. The court in its ruling on Thursday said it lacked justification to hear the matter. Oluwatosim Ayeni, and his running…
Read More » -
INEC accredits 111 organisations, 3554 observers for Ondo governorship poll
The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has said the commission has accredited 111 domestic and international organisations and will deploy 3,554 observers for the Ondo State Governorship Election. Yakubu made this known on Thursday in Akure during a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the commission ahead of the 2024 governorship election, which is scheduled for…
Read More » -
Ondo Poll: South West PDP intensifies campaign, visits markets, palaces for support
The governor of Osun State, Sen. Ademola Adeleke and the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West have intensified campaigns for the election of the party’s candidate in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, ahead of next week’s governorship poll. PDP South-West Publicity Secretary, Sanya Atofarati, stated, “Governor Adeleke and the PDP in the region are strengthening Agboola Ajayi’s campaign…
Read More » -
2024 Ondo Guber: Police assure residents of violence-free poll
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has assured residents of Ondo State a violence-free governorship poll, stating that the police force will be fully prepared to prevent any breach of peace. Egbetokun announced that 22,239 officers would be deployed to maintain security across the state before, during, and after the November 16 election. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting organised…
Read More » -
Group knocks Senator Ndume over comments on tax reform bills
By Kunle Sanni The Northern Redemption Coalition (NRC) has issued a sharp criticism of Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, accusing him of trying to “impose his views on the nation” regarding a series of proposed tax reform bills. The statement comes amid ongoing debates about the bills, which aim to reshape Nigeria’s tax landscape and establish a new entity,…
Read More » -
Tinubu congratulates Trump on re-election as U.S. President
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. Tinubu expressed optimism that Trump’s return to the White House will further strengthen the relationship between Nigeria and the United States amid today’s global challenges and opportunities. In his message, President Tinubu said, “Together,…
Read More » -
Atiku is ‘Africa’s most infamous election loser’ — APC
By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rebuked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following his recent social media comments claiming that the 2023 presidential election was “stolen” from him. Atiku, the former presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to contest the results of the election, sparking wide…
Read More »
Follow our WhatsApp Channel