The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has distanced himselft from the impeachment of Hon. Gboyega Aribisogan, who was removed by members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly as Speaker earlier today. Aribisogun, who served in that capacity for six days, was succeeded by Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba, who became the first woman to head the parliament …

Six days after his election, the Speaker of Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Gboyega Aribisogan has been sacked by members of the House. In his place is the first female to emerge as Speaker of the House, Hon. Olubunmi Adelugba. Aribisogan, who represents Ikole constituency 1, failed to win the ticket for a third term and will quit …

With about 90 days to the all-important 2023 general elections, Nigeria’s premier legislative and policy think-tank, OrderPaper Nigeria is set to hold its first-ever Citizens Town Hall and Election Debate for Legislative Candidates. The event is scheduled for Monday, 5th December at Sandralia Hotel, Jabi, Abuja. In collaboration with civil society partners, the event, which will play host to stakeholders …

The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Coucil of the All Progressives Congress (APC PCC) has demanded full apology from THISDAY and its publisher, Prince Nduka Obaigbena for what it described as its “utterly unprofessional report”. It also uged the Nigeria Press Council to “take appropriate disciplinary action against THISDAY to save journalism at this sensitive period from the merchants of …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the resumption of its presidential campaign rally, which has not held since the convoy of its candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar was reportedly attacked in Maiduguri, Borno State capital on 9th November. According to the Director General of the campaign organisation, Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, the rally will resume in Gombe on Monday. The …

All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday in Warri hit at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for failing to develop Delta State despite the huge resources accruing to the state. The rally, which took place at the Warri Township Stadium, was attended by Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, APC Deputy National, South, Barrister Emma Enekwu, representing National …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Delta State, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has dedicated his campaign to God as he sought Divine protection and support for victory at the polls. At an event which took place at the St Jude’s Catholic Church, GRA, Effurun on Friday, Omo-Agege, who is also the Deputy Senate President, and said that he decided …

Delta State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has described his EDGE agenda as the embodiment of the hopes and aspirations of all Deltans, as he formally flagged off his campaigns. In the EDGE agenda, E is for Employment and Empowerment; D for Development (Economic, Infrastructural and Industrial); G for Good Governance, and E for …

Two thousand businessmen from the South East have contributed N1 billion to support the campaign of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. At the TownHall meeting with business leaders in the region on Thursday in Owerri, Imo State capital, Governor Hope Uzodimma said that membership of the group was drawn from all the five …

All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has promised the people of Southeast massive economic development and forward looking government that would assuage the past difficulties of the region. That was in response to the remarks of Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi that the Southeast had been neglected and abandoned since the end of the civil war, and …