Alleged defection of Ihedioha, others to APC untrue — Imo PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Wednesday, described the purported defection of Chief Emeka Ihedioha and other party loyalists, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, as “a fake news, sponsored…

Umahi sacks political appointees linked with Pius Anyim

Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi has sacked most of his political appointees from Ivo LGA, where former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Pius Anyim hails from. Anyim…

Imo lawmakers approve tenure extension for LG chairmen

Members of the Imo State Assembly on Tuesday approved a request by the state governor, Hope Uzodinma, for a six-tenure extension for the Interim Management Committee Chairmen of the 27…

INEC moves Imo North bye-election collation to Owerri

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said its headquarters in Owerri will be used for the collation and declaration of results for the 5 Dec. bye-election in Imo North Senatorial District.…

Senate Confirms Prof Yakubu As INEC Chairman

Senate has confirmed the nomination of Prof Mahmood Yakubu for appointment as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Yakubu was first appointed as INEC chair on October 21,…

PDP Withdraws From Kano LGs Poll

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has announced its withdrawal from the forthcoming Local Government elections in Kano state. The decision of the party was announced on Tuesday at a press…

2023: ‘Zoning should be respected’ — Amaechi backs Fashola

Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, says the zoning arrangement for political offices should be respected ahead of the 2023 elections. Amaechi, who spoke during a Channels TV programme on Sunday,…

How God Revealed I’d Be Osun Governor –Oyetola

Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has said that the slogan “Ileri Oluwa”, which has become the mantra of his administration, was given to him by God. Speaking yesterday (Sunday…

Anyim backed out of defection over visit to Buhari – Umahi

The Ebonyi State Governor , David Umahi , on Sunday revealed that he planned his defection to the All Progressives Congress together with the former Secretary to the Government of…

Lawyer asks DSS to stop Ohanaeze’s election, arrest Nwodo, others

THE counsel for Ohanaeze Ndigbo General Assembly , recently registered by the Corporal Affairs Commission , Amobi Nzelu , has asked the police and the Department of State Services to…

APC To Hold Emergency NEC Meeting On December 8

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress has announced that an emergency meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 8. According to a formal invitation sent to…

Trump: I won’t change my mind about the ‘rigged’ election

US President Donald Trump has insisted that he will not change his mind about what he describes as the “massive fraud” of the November presidential election. Joe Biden, candidate of…

Southeast Should Move To The Ruling Party To Claim Its Dues — Uzodinma

….Says Umahi didn’t join APC because of personal ambition Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State said on Friday that the Southeast would remain in political isolation if its people continue…

Ubah Faults Obiano’s Decision to Suspend Traditional Rulers

….Asks him to stop desecrating institution The lawmaker representing Anambra South, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah yesterday faulted the decision of Anambra State Governor, Mr Willie Obiano to withdraw the certificates of…

2023 presidency: Yahaya Bello under pressure to run, says Kogi commissioner

Kingsley Fanwo, Kogi commissioner for information and communication, says many people have asked Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi, to contest the 2023 presidential race. In a Twitter post on Saturday,…