Category: Politics

After senators’ grandstanding last year to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto of the 2010 Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2021, both chambers have indicated they are now ready to rework the bill, a member of the House iof Representatives, Ossai Nicholas Ossai, has said. Senate President Ahmad Lawan, had last year, told Nigerians that they wiould […]

• Suggests political solution to Southeast insecurity, warns Ohanaeze to stay off politics • Kalu: I’ll match Tinubu grit for grit for APC presidential ticket • Renews call for postponement of APC national convention • Osinbajo not threatened by Tinubu’s declaration, says support group • National Convention: Courts may run affairs of APC, stakeholders warn […]

Says Tinubu’s bid troublemaking venture Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum, a socio-political group in the south west region has insisted that 2023 is the turn of the Igbo of the south east to produce the next president of Nigeria. In a statement signed by its president, Mr. Akin Malaolu and distributed in Abuja on Tuesday, the […]

Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi said he has informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his ambition to contest the presidency on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Party (APC). His action came barely 24 hours after the National Leader of the Party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, took similar steps. Umahi disclosed his latest move to State […]

President Muhammdu Buhari and National Leader, All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, during the latter’s visit at the State House, Abuja… on Monday. Photo: State House Says Tinubu’s presidential ambition not rooted in equity, justice, he has added to crises in Nigeria He is working across purposes with the foundations of this country The apex […]

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa and his Rivers counterpart, Governor Nyesom Wike, have predicted victory for the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election. Both governors spoke on Monday when Wike visited Diri at the Government House in Yenagoa. According to Diri, only PDP can rescue Nigeria from insecurity and economic downturn. […]

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, says he will consider contesting for president if the All Progressives Congress (APC) zones its presidential ticket to the South-East region. Kalu disclosed this on arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday after Christmas and New Year […]

President Muhammadu Buhari (left) with All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, during a meeting at the State House, Abuja…yesterday Tinubu: I’ve informed Buhari of my lifelong ambition to be president He has what it takes to be president, says YCE Secretary-General His presidential ambition a huge joke – Bode George Coalition of […]

‘Becoming Nigeria’s president my lifelong ambition’ Peoples Democratic Party stalwart, Chief Bode George, has described the presidential ambition of All Progressives Congress leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as a huge joke. George said this during a chat on Monday while reacting to Tinubu’s decision to inform the President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to contest. “This […]

• We’re not aware of the conversation, says VP’s spokesman • Rev. Waive urges VP to join the race as group explains why Southeast will support Osinbajo • Daniel, Obanikoro, GNI want Southwest leaders to streamline aspirants A week after the Director-General, Tinubu Support Groups and former House of Representatives member, Abdulmumin Jibrin, disclosed that […]