As the controversy over the faith of the presidential pair in next year’s election rages, Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has emphasised that rather that religion, numbers play a significant role to win elections. With just three days to the deadline for the submission of the list of presidential candidates and their running mates, intense pressure have mounted particularly …

As Nigerians mark Democracy Day, goodwill messages have been pouring in from political leaders across the country. The President, Governors and other leaders are showing solidary with their citizens and urging for more commitment to the dictates of democracy. In a morning broadcast, President Muhammadu Buhari admonished Nigerians never to forget the sacrifices of the heroes of democracy. “Their patriotism …

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary. Osinbajo was a contestant at the primary election. He finished third with 235 delegate votes, as against 316 for former Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, while Tinubu soared to victory with 1,271 delegate votes. In …

Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu for emerging the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday. Omo-Agege, himself a candidate of the party in next year’s Delta State governorship election, expressed optimism that Tinubu would emerge victorious in the general election. According to a statement signed by the Director of Communications …

Former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been formally declared the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in next year’s election. The National Leader of the party pulled 1,271 votes to defeat a field of 13 other aspirants, who eventually contested in the primary election. He will now go ahead to challenge the candidate of …

Unless there is an unlikely twist in the tale, former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will be elected the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for next year’s election. Already considered the aspirant to beat before the commencement of the party primary in Abuja, one after the other his fellow contenders stepped forward and declared their …

National security will be a major thrust of Nigeria’s next Federal Government if the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) wins the 25th February 2023 presidential election. Announcing his “National Security 7-point Agenda” on his verified Twitter handle, the party’s candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar wrote: “National Security will be a key policy thrust of my administration. This is because a secured country …

The Southwest Youth Lobby Committee has saluted governors of states controlled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the north for supporting the shift of power to the south next year. The group described the governors as the “real heroes”, saying their action was the “most honorable and courageous decision we need as a party and nation in the spirit …

The Nigeria Patriotic Coalition (NPC) has called on leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to step up their engagements in order to deliver a candidate that has the capacity to win next year’s election. In a statement by the Convener of the front line campaign group for presidential aspirant, Dr Kayode Fayemi, Hon. Yemi Akinbode, the group appreciated APC …

President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the presidential aspirants of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to agree on a formidable candidate ahead of the party’s presidential primary election holding from 6th to 8th June in Abuja. The counselled the aspirants to continue consultations on the preferred candidate. A statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, …