President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that the Chairman of the Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Committee (CECC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State to return to his position. With that directive, the Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello ceased to be the acting interim chairman of the party. The Yobe State Governor’s appointment …

As the 26th March 2022 national convention of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) fast approaches, the party has witnessed another twist in its preparation. This time, it’s the return of its interim national secretary, Senator John Akpanudoedehe. The Secretary of the party’s Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee had reported resigned following the recent takeover of the structure by the Governor …

The Resident Electoral Commissioner for Niger State, Prof. Sam Egwu has urged political parties to cooperate with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure smooth implementation of the electoral process in the state. Egwu, while addressing stakeholders at the commission headquarters in Minna on Monday, said that it was only through their cooperation that the commission would be able …

A constitutional crisis is brewing in Ebonyi State with a Federal High Court earlier Tuesday ordering the replacement of the Governor and his deputy, while the main beneficiary of the judgement, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) announce the replacements for the top seats in the face of defiance of the order by Governor David Umahi. At a media briefing in …

In spite of his denial, the National Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Mai Mala Buni may have been removed from office. The decision to remove Governor Buni is said to have the backing of President Muhammadu Buhari and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mallam Abubakar Malami SAN. The Yobe State …

Former Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon Kehinde Bamigbetan has announced his bid for the Oshodi/Isolo 2 Federal Constituency in the 2023 general elections. Bamigbetan, who served as Executive Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area from 2008 and 2014 and is well regarded in his constituency, announced his decision to members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in …

In choosing Nigerian leaders, there must be compliance with the principles of power rotation and federal character, among others designed to make the country strong and united. That was the counsel of former President Olusegun Obasanjo at an international symposium in Abeokuta, Ogun State to mark his 85th birthday. In the buildup to next year’s general elections, diverse opinions have been …

The international community desires that Nigeria will conduct free, fair and credible elections in 2023. According to the timetable of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on 25th February 2023, while the Governorship and State parliamentary polls take place on 11th March. As anxiety mounts towards the E-days, the European Union stated …

Attempt to override President Muhammadu Buhari’s veto on the 2010 Electoral Act (Amendments) Bill 2021 failed in the Senate on Wednesday, apparently because the signature two-thirds members could not be mobilised by the Senators behind the move.