The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday harvested tens of thousands of defectors from opposition political parties in Kwara State, in what observers say further underlines the popularity of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and his administration. The defectors were led by dozens of erstwhile generals in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party, New Nigeria Peoples Party, African Democratic …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to address all issues and policies limiting development in the South East if he becomes Nigeria’s president. At the APC presidential campaign rally in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State on Thursday, Tinubu spoke of his plans for the Igbo as president, assuring that there would be no discrimination against …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has knocked the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting that the party has failed to restructure the country as promised while seeking power in 2015. Saying that the party dragged Nigeria backwardness from 2015, Atiku said it was incumbent on the people to vote APC out and return PDP to …

A Federal High Court in Abuja, has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately resume Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) until 90 days before the 2023 general elections. There are 96 days to the opening of the ballot for 2023 general elections. Justice Inyang Ekwo also directed INEC to ensure that eligible Nigerians are not deprived the opportunity to …

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 …