Court of Appeal sacks Ned Nwoko as PDP senator-elect

The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has nullified the emergence of Ned Nwoko as the senator representing Delta North Senatorial District. The court in a decision on Thursday said the case instituted at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court which resulted in the recognition of Mr Nwoko as the winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission was wrongly filed.

Ihedioha begins demolition of monuments built by Okorocha

Barely 24 hours after assumption of office, Imo State governor, Emeka Ihedioha has commenced the demolition of monuments built by the immediate past governor, Rochas Okorocha as his first action as governor. Ihedioha was sworn-in as the sixth Executive governor of the state on Wednesday. The Akachi tower, one of the many tourist attractions built by the former governor is being demolished. It was built on a reclaimed dumpsite that was abandoned by previous administrations.

Mark my words, I will become president of Nigeria, Okorocha vows

Rochas Okorocha, the governor of Imo State, has vowed that he will become the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria come what may. Okorocha made his conviction public on Sunday during his valedictory thanksgiving service held at the Government House Chapel in Owerri. He said that his current political travails, particularly the seizure of his Certificate of Return as the Imo West senator-elect, were only strengthening him for the exalted presidential seat in Aso Rock. The outgoing governor said the wishes of his political adversaries concerning him would not come to pass, saying “those who want me to go to prison will go to prison before me.”

Photos: Amosun blocks road to venue of Dapo Abiodun’s inauguration

On the pretext of road construction, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, not only completely closed the road leading to MKO Abiola Stadium, ABEOKUTA venue of the inauguration of Prince Dapo Abiodun as Governor of Ogun State, he also dug a deep and wide gulley in front of June 12 Cultural Centre, where the inauguration lecture is holding today.

I Remain Bona Fide Member Of APC - Governor Bello

Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi says he is still a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as there is no crisis in the state’s chapter of the party as being reported by the media. Bello spoke with State House correspondents on Monday at the sidelines of the Induction of New and returning governors at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He said the outgoing and the incoming governors needed to be inducted so that they would be informed on the challenges ahead.

APC Dismisses Bello’s Alleged Move To Dump Party

The All Progressives Congress has dismissed a recent report claiming that Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, is planning to leave the party. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Lanre Issa-Onilu, dismissed the report in an interview with Punch correspondent in Abuja on Sunday. The report had claimed that Bello was contemplating joining the Accord Party if the APC denied him re-election ticket.

Akeredolu, deputy to spend N1.22bn on donations, guests, refreshments

A total sum of N1.22 billion will be spent by the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and his Deputy, Hon. Agboola Ajayi on donations, hosting of guests, refreshment as well the maintenance of the duo’s official vehicles and boats.

APC Suspends Ondo Governor Akeredolu For Anti-Party Activities

Rotimi Akeredolu, Governor of Ondo State, has been suspended from the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the national leadership of the party, multiple news outlets have reported.

Buhari’s aide fires back at Omotola over ‘Nigeria is hell’ statement

President Muhammadu Buhari’s personal assistant on new media, Bashir Ahmad has reacted to Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde’s criticism, offering her some education on the state of Nigeria. Omotola fired the first shot in a tweet complaining about the state of Nigeria.

Alibaba reacts to statement by senator on Nigerian Constitution

Comedian Alibaba has reacted to a statement made by Senator Olusola Adeyeye concerning the Nigerian constitution which he says can never give the country peace, progress and Unity

Fela Durotoye 'Ready' To Step Down For Sowore

Fela Durotoye, presidential candidate of the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN), has expressed readiness to step down for either Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) or Kingsley Moghalu, presidential candidate of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), if a transparent process to select a consensus candidate produces someone other than himself. Durotoye said this on Thursday in response to the withdrawal of Oby Ezekwesili, presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), from the race. Durotoye has now expressed readiness to follow suit.

Presidential Candidate, Fela Durotoye Speaks On Collaborating With Atiku

Fela Durotoye

Presidential candidate, Fela Durotoye, has rejected vehemently suggestions that himself and other presidential candidates should form a pact with PDP Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. He said this on Instagram while replying a user who made the suggesstion.

Oby Ezekwesili Reacts After Being Blasted By Her Party For Chickening Out Of 2019 Presidential Race

Dr Obiageli Ezekwesili, the Presidential Candidate of Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN). has described allegation by the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Abdul-Ganiyu Galadima that she was never really serious about her presidential ambition as baseless. In an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), her media aide, Mr Uzoma Ubabukoh, in Lagos, on Thursday, said Galadima’s claim that she was contesting to negotiate to be Minister of Finance was a figment of his imagination. Galadima was Ezekwesili’s running-mate until she announced her withdrawal from the race early on Thursday. She claimed she withdrew from the race after due consultations with Nigerians at home and in the Diaspora. Ezekwesili added that her decision to quit the race was informed by the need to help and build a coalition to stop the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from winning.

Oby Ezekwesili’s ACPN declares support for Buhari

Oby Ezekwesili

The Allied Congress Party of Nigeria ACPN has reacted to the withdrawal of its Presidential Candidate, Dr Oby Ezekwesili from the February 16 Presidential Elections.

Oby Ezekwesili Withdraws From Presidential Race

Oby Ezekwesili

Oby Ezekwesili, the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), has withdrawn from the February 16 presidential election, PREMIUM TIMES has learnt.

My joy won’t be complete until Buhari wins — Adamu

The senator representing Nasarawa West, Abdullahi Adamu, has said his joy would not be complete until President Muhammadu Buhari wins the 2019 presidential election. Adamu, who is seeking third term in the Senate, spoke during his endorsement by a group, Renaissance Nigeria, in Keffi on Tuesday.

We’ve Not Endorsed Any Presidential Candidate- CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday denied endorsing any presidential candidate. It also advised Christians to avoid violence before, during and after the forthcoming 2019 general elections. The body further urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to be neutral to all political parties without fear or favour.

Obasanjo vs Buhari: You lack respect – PDP attacks Tinubu

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the All Progressives Congress, APC, national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to be mindful of his choice of words.

Buhari Certificate Saga Is Dead Issue – Presidency

The Presidency and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday hit back at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after the opposition party took President Muhammadu Buhari to task over his Secondary School certificate . The Presidency dismissed the flak from the PDP as an indication of idleness on the part of those speaking for the party on the matter, while the APC branded the criticism trivial. “The certificate saga is a dead issue, only idle people will consider it,” the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Mr. Femi Adesina, told The Nation yesterday when contacted. “It is something that had been laid to rest before the 2015 general elections,” he added.

Fashola has depreciated – Aisha Yesufu

Co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls, BBOG, advocacy group, Aisha Yesufu, has reacted to a statement by the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, that President Muhammadu Buhari will return power to the South West in 2023.