Nine Imo lawmakers join APC
Nine lawmakers of the Imo House of Assembly have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party, All Progressives Grand Alliance, and Action Action.
Rivers: Governor Wike did not insult PDP
Rivers State Government has denied reports in the social media that Governor Nyesom Wike insulted the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for protesting against Supreme Court’s verdict on Emeka Ihedioha, the former governor of Imo State.
Imo deputy speaker resigns
The Speaker read the letter of resignation during the ongoing Plenary on Tuesday.
Uche Nwosu declares support for Governor Uzodinma
Governorship candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) and former Chief of Staff to Imo State Government House, Chief Uche Nwosu, has accepted the Supreme Court judgement that declared Senator Hope Uzodinma as Imo Governor.
Ohanaeze: Timi Frank working against Igbo interest
Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), the apex Igbo youth socio-cultural organization, Tuesday, waded in, the war of words between Abia state Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu and the past deputy national publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank.
Protests, outbursts on Supreme Court judgment needless – APC chieftain
Chief Egwu Chima, All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Ebonyi says bickering directed at the Supreme Court over its ruling on Imo governorship poll is needless.
INEC rejects Senator Akpabio’s withdrawal from senatorial rerun election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected Senator Godswill Akpabio’s withdrawal from a scheduled rerun election for the Akwa Ibom North-West District which takes place this Saturday.
Supreme Court decides Governor Ortom fate today
The Supreme Court has announced that it would deliver judgment by 2 pm on Tuesday in the appeal filed against the election of Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State by the candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Emmanuel Jime.
PDP hails Supreme Court for upholding Governor Bala’s election
Bauchi state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has lauded the supreme court judges ‘for ensuring that justice prevailed in their verdict’ by upholding the election of governor Bala Mohammed.
PDP protesters involved in road accident in Abuja — video
It was a moment of pain and sadness as some protesters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) went back home with various degree of injuries after a driver of truck conveying them lost control following a failed stunt.
APC: PDP’s senseless protest a threat to democracy
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the protest embarked upon by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as senseless and capable dragging the image of the country and the judiciary into public ridicule before the international community.
SDP chairman, Labour Party chieftain dump parties for APC in Abia
The Abia State chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Hon. Chidi Nwosu, and the party’s House of Assembly candidate for Umuahia South constituency seat during 2019 election, Mr. Uchenna Uwaezuoke, have dumped the party for the governing All Progressives Congress (APC).
President Buhari: It would have been major blow if APC lost Kano, Plateau
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said it would been disastrous for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, if it had lost the politically strategic states, of Kano and Plateau at the Supreme Court.
Ohanaeze asks Imo to accept Supreme Court verdict
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo on Monday called on the people of Imo State to accept in good faith the Supreme Court judgment that removed Emeka Ihedioha and brought in Hope Uzodinma as the governor of the state.
Governor Tambuwal attributes Supreme Court victory to God, people of Sokoto
Gov. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state said his success at the Supreme Court on Monday was as a result of divine intervention and intense prayers by the people of the state.
Daisy Danjuma says no regret endorsing Governor Obaseki’s second term
A member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Mrs Daisy Danjuma, on Monday said she had no regret supporting the second term bid of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State.
Kogi governor congratulates Simon Lalong on Supreme Court victory
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has sent hearty felicitations to Plateau State Governor and Chairman, Northern Governors' Forum, Simon Bako Lalong on his victory at the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court affirms Governor Bala Mohammed’s election
The apex court made the pronouncement while delivering judgement in an appeal filed by Mohammed Abubakar, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the Bauchi state governorship election held on March 9, and 23, 2019, challenging the election of Bala Mohammed.
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Supreme Court upholds Governors Ortom, Fintiri’s election
The Supreme Court has on Tuesday upheld the election of governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State and his Adamawa State counterpart, Ahmadu Umar Fintiri.
Imo minority leader resigns, defects from APGA to APC
Shortly after the deputy speaker of Imo State House of Assembly, Okey Onyekanma, announced his resignation, the minority leader, Ekene Nnodimele, has also resigned.
Federal government nominates Adebambo Adewopo to lead WIPO
The Federal Government has nominated Prof. Adebambo Adewopo, a foremost professor of Intellectual Property to lead the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO).
Police recover decomposing body of kidnapped businessman
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Civil Rights activist and former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has declared that his current travail in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) was politically motivated and out of malice, saying he has not in any way begged the anti graft agency not to make public alleged audio recording between him and his accuser, Alhaji Sani Dauda.
CMD: How privatisation of teaching hospitals will affect Nigerians
The Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, says privatisation of government-owned teaching hospitals will take quality and affordable healthcare out of the reach of many Nigerians.
Chelsea hold Edinson Cavani talks with Paris Saint-Germain
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EFCC: We didn’t conduct in-depth probe into Abdulrasheed Maina’s case
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Sodiq Yusuff vows to land UFC title after fourth consecutive win
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