Nigerians have been thrown into confusion over the uncertainty surrounding the amended Electoral Act transmitted to President Muhammadu Buhari last week by the National Assembly. On Saturday, reports emerged that the president had finally signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, a development which would have allowed political parties allow statutory delegates to participate and vote…
The battle over who succeeds President Muhammadu Buhari when his tenure expires on May 29, 2023, is gathering momentum, throwing up drama, surprises and intrigues along the way. The battle is even more fierce in the president’s party, the All-Progressives Congress (APC) as powerplay, high-stake lobbying and intense politicking are underway among the 22 men…
The All Progressives Congress, on Wednesday announced its decision to reschedule dates for its presidential, governorship and other primary elections. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Felix Morka. According to the statement titled, ‘APC adjusts schedule of activities for 2023 primary elections’, the ruling party will…
A Federal High Court, sitting in Osogbo, on Wednesday threw out the application seeking the disqualification of Senator Ademola Adeleke as the official flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the forthcoming July 16 governorship election in the state. Justice Nathaniel Ayo-Emmanuel, in his judgment, affirmed Adeleke as the authentic candidate of the PDP.…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is preparing the ground to take Nigeria by surprise in the forthcoming 2023 General elections as a two-time Governor of Kano state, Senator Ibrahim Shekarau, announced his decision to join the party, dumping the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Shekarau has now formed a strong alliance with a former…
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has come under serious fire from Nigerians after he took down a post he made on his social pages to condemn the gruesome killing of Deborah Samuel, a 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto State. Many Nigerians on various social media platforms lampooned the former…
Former President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki, might be off to a good start ahead of other 2023 presidential hopefuls of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stock as no fewer than 1,500 powerful delegates of the main opposition party stormed the venue of his media parley Thursday, in a show of support. The…
About three hundred faithfuls of All Progressives Congress, loyal to Mr Austin Utuk sacrificed hours on Tuesday to express their full support after Utuk signed his governorship nomination form, following his return from Abuja to Uyo. Mr Austin Utuk appreciated his followers for their undying support and urged them to work hard towards actualizing their…
With the All Progressives Congress (APC) concluding the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms Thursday, the ruling party has accrued up to N2.730 billion from the sale, according to reports. The proceeds were from the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms pegged at N100 million to presidential aspirants of the ruling…