Category: Politics

By Banji Ayoola Transportation minister and a presidential aspirant, Mr Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has described himself as the man Nigeria needs at this moment to tackle insecurity, poverty and other challenges facing the country. He spoke on Monday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, at the palace of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, […]

It would be unjust if I decline to serve Nigerians as President – Osinbajo Fasoranti gives his blessings  We love, appreciate you and whatever you do; we support you – Deji of Akure By Banji Ayoola The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday in Akure, the Ondo State capital explained the reasons that propelled […]

A row broke out yesterday within the ranks of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) over the endorsement of two presidential aspirants in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as North’s consensus candidates. NEF leadership disagreed over the extent of the forum’s involvement and its outcome. It followed the announcement of former Senate President Bukola Saraki and […]

Despite the recommendation of two consensus aspirants by Northern Elders Forum (NEF), ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar yesterday said there is no going back on his decision to vie for the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Atiku, who is currently performing lesser Hajj, said he was not part of the consensus arrangement. He […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) at a meeting of its National Executive Committee attended by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, on Wednesday, announced the fees for its expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2023 General Election. The fees include N100 million for presidential aspirants, made up of N30 million for the expression of […]

Jonathan’s backers in dilemma over APC’s past attacks on ex-President, fear rejection Aspirants looking for consensus are lazy, nobody will impose candidate – Tinubu group VP will emerge candidate – Supporters Yahaya Bello’ll beat GEJ – Campaign council The consultation between former President Goodluck Jonathan and some leaders of the All Progressives Congress for Jonathan […]

A former aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, on Sunday, predicted the outcome of the 2023 presidential election and the chances of both ruling All Progressives Congress and Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the exercise. He said that should the APC zoned its presidential ticket to South West region, and  the main opposition […]

A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and former governor of Anambra State, Dr Peter Obi, has declared that a consensus candidate is not the solution to the country’s myriad of problems. He also asked Nigerians not to allow the All Progressives Congress, APC, to continue in office after 2023, noting that they […]

Ganduje and Wike Stakeholders rally against Kano, Benue governors’ preferred candidates Ahead of the governorship primaries of the major political parties, efforts by some governors to hand-pick or influence who emerge as their successors in 2023 are facing serious resistance by party loyalists and other aspirants, it has been learnt. Our correspondents gathered that attempts […]

Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has attacked his Ebonyi counterpart, Dave Umahi again for defecting to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike advised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to scrutinise its aspirants for 2023 election to avert the mistake of handing its tickets to persons who would later join another party. The presidential aspirant urged […]