Bauchi State Government has declared Monday, June 27 as a public holiday to enable eligible voters who are yet to register for their Permanent Voters Card to participate in the ongoing registration exercise. In a statement released by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, it was stated that the…
Some suspected hoodlums in some communities in Ilesa West local government area of Osun State, on Thursday June 23, stormed venues designated for collection of Permanent Voter Cards and disrupted the exercise. Punch reported that three persons were injured as a result of the incident which created panic in Igbogi, Isokun, Ibala, and all neighbourhoods within…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa has said the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu are not smart. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the Governor of Delta State, said making Kabiru Masari a placeholder showed that APC was not organized and not ready for election.…
Founder of Household of God Church, Reverend Chris Okotie has asked leading presidential candidates in the country to step down for him, so he can succeed President Muhammadu Buhari. Addressing journalists at his Church in Oregun, Ikeja while celebrating his 63rd birthday anniversary, Okotie said he’s the ‘right person to right the wrongs in the…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has congratulated Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at the All Progressives Congress presidential primary which held on Wednesday, June 8. In a statement released, Osinbajo called for unity among APC members, saying Tinubu’s sterling contributions to democracy stood him out. The statement reads; ”I congratulate Asiwaju Bola…
President Muhammadu Buhari will address the nation via a live broadcast by 7:00 am on Sunday June 12. Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed made the announcement during a briefing at a radio house in Abuja on Thursday June 9, where he detailed activities to mark this year’s celebration. Channels Television reported that the broadcast will…
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has formally joined the Labour Party days after resigning his membership from the Peoples Democratic Party. He disclosed his latest move in a statement released on social media this evening. Read below… “I thank all Nigerians, especially our youths who have joined me in the mission of taking back…
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday May 27, extended the June 3 deadline for the conduct of primary elections by political parties by 6 days. This was conveyed in a statement released by INEC Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Festus Okoye, after a meeting with the leadership of the 18 registered political parties…
Presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad has failed to clinch the All Progressives Congress ticket for Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu federal constituency which he contested for. Ahmad who polled only 16 votes at the primary election which was held today, said he left venue of the election because there were thugs.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, the former President picked up the ruling party’s membership card at his ward in Otueke, Bayelsa state. “A dependable source in Jonathan’s camp” said the former president had registered with the APC at…
