The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has strongly refuted allegations that its officials are involved in selling Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the upcoming September 21 Governorship Election in Edo State. The allegations were brought forward by the civic group Transparency for Electoral Systems Advocacy (TESA), but INEC has challenged the group to…
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, expressed concerns that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s presidency in 2023 would have brought instability to Nigeria. During an appearance on Arise Television, George revealed that Atiku’s emergence as the PDP’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election could have led to significant problems,…
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have thrown their weight behind Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State in his ongoing feud with his predecessor and minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Their renewed support for Fubara came after the conduct of a disputed party congress in which Fubara was denied…
President Paul Biya of Cameroon is set to contest the country’s presidential election again at the age of 93. Biya, who is Africa’s longest-serving president, is currently 91 years old. He will contest in the 2026 Presidential Election to seek an eighth term, by which time he will be 93. Founder of…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, has launched a scathing critique of former Senate President and current Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara. Wike described Wabara as an “inconsistent character” and a “sellout,” questioning his suitability for the role of BOT…
The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, has criticized Governor Godwin Obaseki for failing to acknowledge his reinstatement by the court, claiming that he was instrumental in making Obaseki governor. Shaibu made these remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s political program, Politics Today, on Friday, August 16. Shaibu revealed that it…
The Federal Government says Nigerians calling for a regime change should wait till the 2027 presidential election to cast their votes. The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, stated this while addressing State House correspondents after the inaugural Council of State meeting under President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, August 13.Alake opined that the recent…
Bauchi state Governor, Bala Mohammed, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will have victory in the 2027 presidential poll if President Bola Tinubu continues with his policies. According to Mohammed, he would invite Tinubu to manage the PDP presidential campaign if the All Progressives Congress (APC) continues handling the economy as it has the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has characterized the planned national protest on August 1 as politically motivated, suggesting it aims to distract Nigerians from the ongoing efforts of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Wike made these remarks on Tuesday, July 23, during an inspection tour of the Apo-Karshi Road in…
Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, had dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and returned to the All Progressive Congress (APC). He defected during the APC Edo State inauguration of the National Working Committee of the Edo governorship election meeting held on Saturday, July 20. During the meeting, Shaibu, 54, declared his…
