The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has denied a claim that it is in alliance with a political party regarding the forthcoming general polls. The party National Publicity Secretary, Rufus Aiyenigba, at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, urged members of the public to disregard the “false claim“ saying...
2023 Elections
Mr Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), says his administration will unite and secure Nigeria if elected on February 25. Obi said this on Thursday at a political rally held in Michael Okpara Square Enugu, capital of Enugu State. “I assure you that if elected president...
Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue on Thursday at Ugba, headquarters of Logo Local Government Area of the state advised Benue people to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). He said they should do this to enable them to vote massively for all candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a bid to ensure that registered voters have ample opportunity to collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) ahead of the forthcoming election, has extended the timeframe for collection of PVCs by eight days. Instead of ending on...
President Muhammadu Buhari has renewed calls to foreign government representatives not to meddle in Nigeria’s general elections in 2023. The President made this known when he received Letters of Credence from Ambassadors of Switzerland, Sweden, Republic of Ireland, the Kingdom of Thailand, the Republic of Senegal and the Republic...
The Labour Party (LP), has warned Nigerian youths against the new reality show, Big Brother Naija tagged:’The Titans’, saying it was a distraction to them. Dr Yunusa Tanko, the Chief Spokesperson of the LP presidential Campaign Committee, (LP-PCC), stated this during a press briefing in Enugu, on Wednesday. According...
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to obey the court’s ruling, directing it to substitute the party’s candidates. Its National Chairman, Prof. Rufai Alkali, made the call on Wednesday at a news conference in Abuja. Alkali said: “We most humbly...
Vows to improve security, reposition economy before leaving office…….. President Muhammadu Buhari says the gains recorded in security will be further consolidated and more attention will be given to the economy, before handing over on May 29. The president stated this when he received the Executive members of the...
By THOMAS AKASE, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) not to postpone the 2023 general election on claims of insecurity as speculated. Governor Ortom also appealed to INEC to consider extending the deadline for the collection of Permanent Voters...
A Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday, dismissed a suit challenging the nomination of Mr Muhammed Kumalia as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s candidate for the 2023 Borno Central Senatorial District election. Justice Emeka Nwite dismissed the suit brought by Mr Jubrin Tatabe for being incompetent and lacking in...
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has assured the people of the state that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, will consolidate on his administration’s performance, if elected. Okowa gave the assurance during the PDP campaign at Obiaruku, Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state, on...
The Delta State Government has said that it never denied Labour Party the use of a venue to hold its presidential campaign rally in Asaba. Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, who stated this at a news briefing on Tuesday in Asaba, described the party’s allegation as ‘cheap lies...
PATRICK ABANG Calabar Former Governor of Cross River State, Senator Liyel Imoke has assured the people of the state that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), remain the only viable option to restore the country’s lost glory and should be voted into power in 2023 elections. Senator Imoke, who is...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Yola, Adamawa State, said the election of Sen. Aisha Dairu Ahmed Binani, as the next Governor of Adamawa will open opportunities for women in the country and send a signal to the world on Nigeria’s leadership maturity. Speaking...
President Muhammadu Buhari says he looks forward to peaceful conduct of this year’s general elections, and retirement, since he has satisfied the constitutionally required two terms in office. The president said this at the State House, Abuja, when he hosted the Special Envoy of President Evariste Ndayishimiye of the...
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate in Nasarawa State, Mr David Ombugadu, has said he would give topmost priority to insecurity if elected. Mr. Ombugadu made the declaration on Sunday at Obi Local Government Area of the state at a campaign rally. He said different communities in the...
Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, the APC governorship candidate in Delta, has said that the era of politics of intimidation and violence was over with the introduction of BVAS machines in the nation’s electoral system. Omo-Agege, who is also the Deputy President of the Senate, made the remark on Saturday during...
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, has said that votes cast for him on Feb. 25 shall secure the future of Nigerians. Speaking at the APC Presidential Rally at the Moshood Abiola Democracy Park, on Saturday in Akure, Tinubu said that his “Renewed...
A chieftain of the APC in Sokoto State, Alhaji Yasha’u Kebbe says it will resoundingly win the March 11 governorship election in the state. Kebbe made the assertion in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. “So, I believe that come election day, the people of the state are going...
2023 polls: Adeleke advocates peaceful campaigns, warns against vandalization of posters, billboards
2023 polls: Adeleke advocates peaceful campaigns, warns against vandalization of posters, billboards
By OLA MUDOPE, Osogbo – The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has urged politicians to embrace peaceful electioneering strategies as the nation prepares for next month general elections. Violent activities including vandalization of campaign posters and billboards increased in the last five days after former Governor...