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Candidate of NNPP in the 21 September governorship election in Edo State, Pastor Azemhe Azena, has suspended from the party.

Edo gov. election: NNPP candidate, Azemhe Azena, suspended

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The suspension notice by his Ward 10 executives in Etsako East local government area of the state, dated June 3,…
Bwala visited Tinubu in France

What will make me withdraw my support for Tinubu – Daniel Bwala

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

A former spokesman of the Atiku-Okowa 2023 Presidential Campaign Council, Daniel Bwala, he would work away because his support for President…
Peter Obi reacts to the killing of crew members of pay tv television service provider Supersport in Ihiala area of Anambra State.

Labour Party recants on ‘Obidient Directorate’ after Peter Obi’s disclaimer

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Obi had in a statement issued on Wednesday evening opposed the move to formally incorporate the Obidient Movement into the…
Oshiomhole

Oshiomhole chairs 256-member Edo APC governorship campaign council

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Other notable members included Peter Akpatason, who is Deputy Director-General (DDG), Operations, and Mike Onolememen, Deputy Director-General (DDG), Administration.
NNPP explains why it is not fielding candidates for today's, Saturday, 12 July local government council election in Lagos State

Ondo NNPP governorship candidate withdraws from race

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

“ I, Ayeni Oluwatosin Israel, a governorship candidate of NNPP for the November 16, 2024 election in Ondo State, hereby…
Rivers Governor Fubara says it's baffling he was able to mark one year in office given the political crisis his administration has undergone

Fubara: I still don’t believe I’m marking one year in office

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Fubara said this while expressing gratitude at the Special Thanksgiving Service to mark his First Year in Office Anniversary, which…
Suit seeking disqualification of Akpata as LP guber candidate dismissed

Edo LP: Akpata defies Abure, insists Ogbaloi remains State Chairman

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Akpata, at an enlarged meeting of the party attended by the 18 local government chairmen and secretaries on Saturday in…
Rep Alhassan Ado Doguwa dismisses claim that President Tinubu presented empty budget box during his appearance before the National Assembly

We will go extra mile to ensure local government autonomy is achieved – Doguwa

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

The House of Representatives Chairman of the Downstream Petroleum Committee, Alhaji Ado Alhassan Doguwa, has said that the issue of…
Elizabeth Ativie has been suspended as chairman of caretaker committee of Labour Party (LP) in Edo State about a week after assuming office

Confusion in Edo LP: One-week-old caretaker committee chairman suspended

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Her alleged suspension might not be unconnected with the confusion that ensued at a stakeholders meeting organized by the Independent…
Youth

Tinubu has never influenced electoral process – Shettima 

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Shettima said democracy can only survive by adherence to the rule of law and quality of governance, not necessarily by…
Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign says PDP candidate Atiku Abubakar will win the 2023 presidential election at first ballot.

Atiku Abubakar reacts to killing of soldiers in Abia

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar lamented the impact of the sit-at-home order on the conduct of the West African Examinations…
Ramaphosa under massive pressure after ANC's worst election results in 30 years

Ramaphosa under massive pressure after ANC’s worst election results in 30 years

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Election officials said the final results from Wednesday's election will be declared by Sunday, but it appeared they might now…
Pioneer chairman of APGA Chekwas Okorie, others demand investigation into allegation of forgery against a lawyer, Sopuluchukwu Ezeonwuka.

Alleged forgery: APGA, Chekwas Okorie, Osigho demand lawyer’s probe

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

“Strangely, without the approval of the party and without consulting the other appellants or securing their approval, Barr. Sopuluchukwu E.…
Supreme Court

Edo governorship: PDP chairman’s brother, others dump party

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Other chieftains who dumped the party in recent times include Chief Abass Momoh Jega, Monday Ihama, Kemi Aimufua and A.…
Kogi Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describes speculations that he is planning to dump the APC for the PDP as blatant falsehood.

Ododo makes triumphant return to Kogi after tribunal victory

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Supporters of the governor who were out in their numbers including members of All Progressives Congress, APC, from the 21…
INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu

Edo 2024: Outcome of election’II reflect peoples’ choice – INEC chairman

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Yakubu who assured all parties in the election of a level-playing field before, during, and after the election, however, urged…
Drama as factional chairmen of Labour Party attend INEC stakeholders meeting in Edo

Drama as factional chairmen of Labour Party attend INEC stakeholders meeting in Edo

Paul Dada

2 years ago

The event  was for INEC to meet with the leadership of the various political parties participating in the 21 September…
Labour Party, (LP) says it will go to court to declare seats of its six members in the House of Representatives who defected to APC vacant

Labour Party appoints directors for newly created OBIDIENT Directorate.

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The Obidients are mostly supporters of the party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. LP said the creation of the directorate…
SDP's Murtala Ajaka, heads to Supreme Court after Appeal Court affirms victory of Usman Ododo in Kogi November 2023 governorship election

Kogi SDP guber candidate Ajaka solicits support for Tinubu

Isa Isawade

2 years ago

He urged Nigerians to join hands with the President “in the collective interest of peace and prosperity of all”.
Edo House of Assembly directs State Chief Judge, Daniel Okungbowa, to set up panel on impeachment of Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu.

Edo governorship primary: Shaibu reveals next move

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Impeached deputy governor Philip Shaibu said he would continue to challenge the emergence of Ighadalo because he did not win…
Former AAC presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore campaigns for Dr. Oberiafoh Udoh, the party's candidate in Edo 2024 governorship election

Edo 2024: Sowore storms Benin city for AAC campaign flag-off

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

The human rights activist who is also the national leader of the party, stated this on Tuesday in Benin city,…
Ohanaeze Ndigbo rates Tinubu's first term better than Buhari

Tinubu’s first year in office better than Buhari’s eight years – Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

Ohanaeze, the Apex Igbo Socio-cultural organization, in a statement issued by its Secretary General, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, also scored the…
Olayinka Braimoh, the candidate of AA in kogi 2023 governorship election rejects tribunal’s judgment affirming victory of APC's Ahmed Ododo

Kogi election: AA’s Braimoh to appeal tribunal’s verdict

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

Braimoh said, “I am deeply concerned about the confirmation of the incumbent Governor’s election by the tribunal, despite the clear…

Edo LP exco dissolved, as former State  Assembly becomes interim chairman

Paul Dada

2 years ago

Also speaking, the secretary of the Party, Oses Emmanuel Eromwonsele, lauded members of the party for their turn out during…
Some residents of Kaduna laments over late arrival of electoral officials and materials for the LG election taking place across the state.

Enugu announces date for LG elections

Ayorinde Oluokun

2 years ago

A statement by Prof. Christian Ngwu, its Chairman, advised registered political parties and the general public to obtain election guidelines…
Members of Imo State Working Committee (SWC) of Labour Party (LP) reject suspension by state's party's state Chairman, Callistus Ihejiagwa

Labour Party rewards 150 individuals, support groups

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

LP Chairman in FCT, commended the former candidate for the initiative to recognise and reward individuals and groups who supported…
Kogi Government approves creation of new traditional stools across the state in a bid to enhance grassroots participation in governance

Ododo appoints 42 special advisers, 131 SSAs, DGs, others

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

The list includes 42 Special Advisers (SAs), 131 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs), Director General (DG), Principal Private Secretary (PPS), chairman…
I could say things that will destroy Soyinka - Datti Baba-Ahmed

I could say things that will destroy Soyinka – Datti Baba-Ahmed

Kazeem Ugbodaga

2 years ago

According to Baba-Ahmed, "I have never heard where Nobel laureates are insulted in a manner that Wole Soyinka was, you…

Nigerian columnist releases book on Aregbesola’s eight years in office

Taiwo Okanlawon

2 years ago

Ogbeni: The Renaissance Years details Aregbesola’s incursion into the Osun politics; the election and his more than three years of…
Labour Party

Abure’s suspension not valid – Labour Party

Paul Dada

2 years ago

“This dimension is a continuation of the attack on the person of Abure as witnessed during the governorship primaries. It…
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