President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the defection of Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it "as a bold move driven purely by principle rather than opportunistic motives."
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Reacting to the defection, President Buhari said:
"I am proud of Governor David Umahi for taking this...
Relying on the Freedom of Information Act, 2011, an Ogun State indigene, Mr. Adetilewa Adetomiwa, has given the Governor Dapo Abiodun administration a seven-day ultimatum to disclose detailed information about the concession of Ijebu-Ode-Epe Expressway or legal proceedings would be initiated against the state government.
Adetomiwa, in two separate letters...
As the political standoff within the peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State unfolds, there is indication that embattled Governor Godwin Obaseki may finally participate without hindrance, in the party's governorship primary election scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday.
This comes after the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt granted the request...
The Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led Lagos State Government has ordered an investigation into reports of live ammunition fired at peaceful protesters at Lekki Toll Plaza Tuesday evening.
This was coming as Sanwo-Olu has urged residents to remain calm.
Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in a statement, said the...
On Wednesday night, Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential candidate, claimed that he is facing pressure to leave Nigeria.
In a statement, Obi accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and various government agencies of attempting to divert attention from the shortcomings in this year's elections by attacking his character.
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A former National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu has advised warring members of the party to accept the actions of President Muhammadu Buhari and other executives at Thursday’s controversial National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting.
The former spokesman of the party in a personal statement stated...
Aide Dumps Akeredolu Less Than A Month To Ondo Guber
A key aide to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, Andrew Ogunsakin, has resigned his appointment less than a month to the Oct.10 governorship election in the state.
The unexpected resignation of Ogunsakin, a Senior Special Assistant on Political Matters (South)...
Winner of the just concluded Edo State Governorship election held on September 19, 2020, Godwin Obaseki, has extended a hand of friendship to a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole; and the APC candidate in the Saturday election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu.
Obaseki, currently wrapping up his...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has tackled Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, of his defection to All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the governor left the opposition party for "personal reasons," which Nigerians would come to know at the fullness of time.
While thanking Umahi for services rendered to the people of...
The Ondo state governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has emerged winner in the primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held on Monday in Akure, the state capital.
Akeredolu, who led other aspirants in all the 18 local government of the state with a wide margin, polled 2458 votes to defeat other nine...