Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan It has become evident that judging from the relentless pressure being mounted on former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan by power brokers in the North, GEJ and, of course, the South-South geopolitical zone have assumed the best lens through which the issue of power shift is best viewed as we gradually move closerContinue reading “2023: Jonathan and South-South as Nigeria’s wisest card”
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How Villa Power Tussle Thwarted Buhari’s Nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda’s Promotion, Service Extension
Fresh facts emerged on Wednesday on why the promotion and the extension of years of service of President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda, a police commissioner, were reversed. Multiple sources told Daily Trust that the latest ordeal of Dauda, who was President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO) until June 20, 2020, started when the newsContinue reading “How Villa Power Tussle Thwarted Buhari’s Nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda’s Promotion, Service Extension”
How Villa Power Tussle Thwarted Buhari’s Nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda’s Promotion, Service Extension
Fresh facts emerged on Wednesday on why the promotion and the extension of years of service of President Muhammadu Buhari’s nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda, a police commissioner, were reversed. Multiple sources told Daily Trust that the latest ordeal of Dauda, who was President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO) until June 20, 2020, started when the newsContinue reading “How Villa Power Tussle Thwarted Buhari’s Nephew, Abdulkarim Dauda’s Promotion, Service Extension”
If A Senate President Could Be Removed For Error In His Name, Soludo’s Gov’ship Hope May Be In Doubt
The governorship election of Anambra State has come and gone but the legal battle surrounding the qualification of Professor Charles Soludo could be considered as a factor that may still leave the governorship seat in a state of uncertainty. Remarkably, the November 6 governorship election in Anambra State was conducted and candidate of the AllContinue reading “If A Senate President Could Be Removed For Error In His Name, Soludo’s Gov’ship Hope May Be In Doubt”
Anambra guber: APC awarded fictitious figure to Andy Uba – Ngige
Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has reiterated that fictitious figures were awarded for all the aspirants that took part in the June 26 governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State. Ngige specifically accused the embattled acting state chairman of the party, Basil Ejidike, and some unnamed persons ofContinue reading “Anambra guber: APC awarded fictitious figure to Andy Uba – Ngige”
Buhari Petitioned To Sack Justice Peter-Odili For ‘Serving As Complainant, Prosecutor And Judge In Her Own Case’
Odili and his spouse, Justice Mary Peter-Odili reportedly saw Okponipere as the architect behind their loss of the PDP presidential and vice-presidential tickets A lawyer and human rights’ activist, Timipa Jenkins Okponipere, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to sack Supreme Court Judge, Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili over allegations of judicial misconduct and abuse of privilege. SaharaReportersContinue reading “Buhari Petitioned To Sack Justice Peter-Odili For ‘Serving As Complainant, Prosecutor And Judge In Her Own Case’”
JUST IN: “I was not arrested by EFCC” – Fani-Kayode opens up [PHOTOS]
Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, a former minister of aviation has denied reports of his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. On Tuesday, FFK was reportedly arrested by operatives of the anti-graft commission in Lagos on allegations of Fraud and Forgery. However, in a statement sent to POLITICS NIGERIA on Tuesday night, the fiery politician disclosedContinue reading “JUST IN: “I was not arrested by EFCC” – Fani-Kayode opens up [PHOTOS]”
Opinion: Why Anambra Deputy Governor Should Return To APGA Before It Is Too Late.
It is no more news that the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, dumped the Party, few days to Anambra Governorship Polls, in the State. The Deputy Governor, Nkem Okeke dumped his Party, All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA for the All Progressives Congress APC in the state, because he complained of being marginalised, by the StateContinue reading “Opinion: Why Anambra Deputy Governor Should Return To APGA Before It Is Too Late.”
APGA Finally Opens Up On Planned Defection of Obiano, Soludo to APC
There are no plans for the rumoured defection of Willie Obiano and Charles Soludo to APC, the All Progressives Grand Alliance has said The reaction from APGA follows reports that the duo plan to leave the party to the All Progressives Congress after their meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari According to the party, at noContinue reading “APGA Finally Opens Up On Planned Defection of Obiano, Soludo to APC”
What Next For Andy Uba After His Kinsmen Said He’ll Face Consequences From Them If He Goes To Court?
The kinsmen of the candidate of the All Progressive Congress in the just concluded Anambra state gubernatorial elections, Andy Uba has issued a warning to him to get rid of any plan to challenge Soludo’s victory in court otherwise, he will face consequences from them. This was made known in a statementissued by one Mr PeterContinue reading “What Next For Andy Uba After His Kinsmen Said He’ll Face Consequences From Them If He Goes To Court?”
How Fashola’s Response Suggests That Tinubu May Be Making A Mistake That Can Affect His Ambition
Tinubu is one big politician many people are hoping he would contest for President in 2023 when President Muhammadu Buhari would be leaving office. Image credit: The Punch However, Tinubu has decided to keep his ambition secret (or call it an open-secret). The bottom line is that Tinubu has not publicly declared that he wouldContinue reading “How Fashola’s Response Suggests That Tinubu May Be Making A Mistake That Can Affect His Ambition”
Court rules on suit seeking Soludo’s disqualification Nov 30
The Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, fixed November 30 for judgment in a suit challenging the qualification of the Governor-elect and Deputy Governor-elect Charles Soludo and Onyeka Ibezim, for the November 6 Anambra State gubernatorial election. Justice Taiwo Taiwo picked the date after lawyers to the case made their final submissions. The plaintiffs, Adindu ValentineContinue reading “Court rules on suit seeking Soludo’s disqualification Nov 30”
Abia has been unlucky with leaders since 1999 -APGA
Abia State chapter of the All Progressive Grand Alliance has said the state has been unlucky with the choice of leaders since 1999. The State Chairman of the party, Rev. Augustine Ehiemere said this while briefing newsmen in Aba, on Thursday. He said, “The people of Abia State have suffered serious economic hardship, strangulations andContinue reading “Abia has been unlucky with leaders since 1999 -APGA”
BREAKING: Anambra election: Soludo receives certificate of return
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday presented the Certificate of Return to Professor Chukwuma Soludo for winning the Anambra State governorship election which was held on November 6. The presentation took place in Awka, the Anambra State capital with his Deputy also present at the event. Soludo was the candidate of the All ProgressivesContinue reading “BREAKING: Anambra election: Soludo receives certificate of return”
Gov. Umahi Opens Up On The Alleged Rigging of The Anambra Governorship Election, Says He Did Not Accuse Soludo, Obiano
Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi state has reacted to claims attributed to him that the sitting governor of Anambra, Willie Obiano, and the governor-elect, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, rigged the gubernatorial poll in the state. The viral reports claimed that the Ebonyi state governor rejected the results of the election declared by the Independent National ElectoralContinue reading “Gov. Umahi Opens Up On The Alleged Rigging of The Anambra Governorship Election, Says He Did Not Accuse Soludo, Obiano”
Lessons To Learn As Ubah Congratulates Soludo Promises Not To Challenge Election Result In Court
The November 6 guber election in Anambra State has come and gone. The APGA candidate Professor Chukwuma Soludo scored the highest number of votes and was declared the winner. Photo Credit: Vanguard Many Nigerians are waiting to get the reactions of candidates who lost the election. As usual, some of them may not be satisfiedContinue reading “Lessons To Learn As Ubah Congratulates Soludo Promises Not To Challenge Election Result In Court”
“I Can’t Wait To Work With You” Buhari Tells Soludo, Implying That Politics Isn’t A Dirty Game
The Anambra state gubernatorial election has come and gone, and Professor Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressive Grand Alliance(APGA) emerged victorious at the poll. The possibility of the election holding was in doubt as a result of the security situation in the state, but at the end of it all, everything went smoothly. [Photo Credit:Continue reading ““I Can’t Wait To Work With You” Buhari Tells Soludo, Implying That Politics Isn’t A Dirty Game”
Official INEC Results For 2021 Anambra Gubernatorial Election
(4) Ayamelum LGAAPC 2409APGA 3424PDP 2804YPP 407 (5) Anaocha LGAAPC 2085APGA 6911PDP 5108YPP 868 (6) Anambra East LGAAPC 2034APGA 9747PDP 1380YPP 559 (7) Idemili South LGAAPC 1039APGA 2312PDP 2016YPP 752 (8) Onitsha South LGAAPC 2050APGA 4281PDP 2253YPP 271 (9) Njikoka LGAAPC 3216APGA 8803PDP 3409YPP 924 (10) Nnewi North LGAAPC 1278APGA 3369PDP 1511YPP 6485 (11) OrumbaContinue reading “Official INEC Results For 2021 Anambra Gubernatorial Election”
Anambra Election: Why INEC Didn’t Declare Soludo Winner After Winning 18 LGAs
The 2021 Anambra governorship election has generated a lot of intrigues and speculations over who will be declared as the winner of the poll. Photo credit: Vanguard The election which was held on Saturday, November 6 was extended to Sunday to be able to conduct the election in areas where the Independent National Electoral Commission,Continue reading “Anambra Election: Why INEC Didn’t Declare Soludo Winner After Winning 18 LGAs”
UPDATED: #AnambraDecides2021: INEC declares Anambra election inconclusive APGA’s candidate, Charles Soludo, has won in 18 out of the 21 local government areas in the state. As predicted by PREMIUM TIMES, the Anambra governorship election has been declared inconclusive by INEC. The state Returning Officer for the election, Florence Obi, the vice-chancellor of University of Calabar, who made theContinue reading
Anambra gov poll: Soludo set to win, leads in 17 LGs, APC alleges rigging
The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Prof Charles Soludo, is set to be declared the winner of Saturday’s Anambra State governorship election as results so far released by the Independent National Electoral Commission indicate that he won in 17 of the 19 local government areas of the state. Out of the 19 localContinue reading “Anambra gov poll: Soludo set to win, leads in 17 LGs, APC alleges rigging”
Anambra decides 2021: Live results, updates, situation reports from governorship election
The INEC officials are waiting for voters.null “We started early. About 47 voters have voted, out of 540. We are still waiting for more people to come. “When the BIVAS gave us issue, we switched it off and restarted and it worked well.” Ward 3, PU03, Amawbia II, Central School, Awka South. 12:26 pm OzigboContinue reading “Anambra decides 2021: Live results, updates, situation reports from governorship election”
Anambra: Soludo, Uba, Ozigbo, others sign accord, IPOB cancels sit-at-home
Anambra poll Soludo, Uba, Ozigbo call for dialogue with IPOB The Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, on Thursday called on candidates and political parties in the Anambra governorship election to abide by the letters of the peace accord to ensure a free, fair and credible election in the state. He urgedContinue reading “Anambra: Soludo, Uba, Ozigbo, others sign accord, IPOB cancels sit-at-home”
IGP restricts vehicular movement from Friday night ahead Saturday gov poll
Ahead of the governorship election in Anambra on Saturday, the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered vehicular restriction in the state with effect from 11:59pm on Friday to 11:59pm on Saturday. This, he said, was part of measures aimed at protecting the sanctity of the electoral process in the state. This was contained inContinue reading “IGP restricts vehicular movement from Friday night ahead Saturday gov poll”
Cultists, robbers, kidnappers hiding under IPOB’s name to unleash mayhem – South-East govs
South-East governors have absolved the Indigenous People of Biafra of blame over security challenges in the zone, saying cultists, robbers and kidnappers among other criminals are merely using the organisation’s name to foment trouble. They also said they will soon meet with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), as part of efforts aimed atContinue reading “Cultists, robbers, kidnappers hiding under IPOB’s name to unleash mayhem – South-East govs”
My fear for Saturday’s Anambra gov electionMy fear for Saturday’s Anambra gov election
In 2017, a former governorship aspirant in Imo State, Sir Ziggy Azike, now of the blessed memory, told me that there were three states in Nigeria that had got their leadership selection process right: Anambra, Lagos and Kano. He said that the three states had exemplary and seamless transition systems that would not allow aContinue reading “My fear for Saturday’s Anambra gov electionMy fear for Saturday’s Anambra gov election”
Anambra gov poll: Obaseki drums support for PDP candidate Ozigbo
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday, called on Anambra voters to secure the future of the state by voting in the Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Dr. Valentine Ozigbo, in Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Obaseki gave the charge while addressing party faithful at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, AnambraContinue reading “Anambra gov poll: Obaseki drums support for PDP candidate Ozigbo”
Gunmen attack Yoruba Nation coordinator Akintoye’s residence in Ado-Ekiti
Gunmen reportedly attacked the Ado-Ekiti residence of Yoruba Nation coordinator, Professor Banji Akintoye. The umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, made this known in a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Maxwell Adeleye, attaching images from the scene of the attack. The organisation noted that the incident happened on Saturday in theContinue reading “Gunmen attack Yoruba Nation coordinator Akintoye’s residence in Ado-Ekiti”
Politicians creating tension to disrupt Anambra election, not ESN – IPOB
File photo: A blocked road in Onitsha, Anambra State, due to the violence. Photo: Biafra Online The Indigenous People of Biafra, on Monday, said politicians were deploying subtle means to disrupt the November 6 Governorship election in Anambra State, and not the Eastern Security Network. This is as the group claimed that the four personsContinue reading “Politicians creating tension to disrupt Anambra election, not ESN – IPOB”
Today’s Headlines: Oyinlola Speaks After Losing Election; It’s Time To Rescue Nigeria – Arapaja
Photos Credit: Google ‘PDP in good hands’: Oyinlola speaks after losing election Former Osun State Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, said the newly elected national working committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has the capacity to return the party to its glorious era. Photos Credit: Vanguard Prince Oyinlola, who lost the Deputy National Chairmanship ofContinue reading “Today’s Headlines: Oyinlola Speaks After Losing Election; It’s Time To Rescue Nigeria – Arapaja”
Why PDP Might Get Victory In 2023 as 25-year-old Mohammad Emerges Party National Youth Leader
The main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held its national convention on Saturday at Eagle Square in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. According to reports, the convention will last until today (Sunday) and the party chairmanship election will be held with other positions in the party. It is a source of pride for the youths whoContinue reading “Why PDP Might Get Victory In 2023 as 25-year-old Mohammad Emerges Party National Youth Leader”
I shunned Obiano’s assignment for denying me bullet proof car –Deputy
Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Nkem Okeke, has said he will not resign from office despite his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress from the All Progressives Grand Alliance. Okeke also accused the governor of treating him unfairly. The deputy governor, who visited his office at Government House, Awka, for the first time afterContinue reading “I shunned Obiano’s assignment for denying me bullet proof car –Deputy”
Why we’ve not declared bandits as terrorists
Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. Bashir Magashi (Rtd), has said that the need to follow due process was responsible for the delay in declaring bandits as terrorists. Magashi, who stated this on Friday, in Maiduguri, while fielding questions from newsmen, added that there was a procedure that needed to be observed before such a declaration.Continue reading “Why we’ve not declared bandits as terrorists”
2023: What north is doing to ensure Osinbajo’s Presidency
A prominent member of Osinbajo for President, Mallam Salihu Nataro has said the need to revolutionalise the education and economic sectors is why progressive northern leaders in the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) insist that Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, should be supported with the party’s 2023 Presidential ticket. He said that the effort toContinue reading “2023: What north is doing to ensure Osinbajo’s Presidency”
Bandits collecting taxes doesn’t mean they’ve taken over – Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the fact that bandits are imposing levies on communities does not mean they have taken control. Mohammed said this during a press conference in Abuja on Thursday while reacting to an article by The Economist magazine titled, ‘Insurgency, secessionism and banditry threaten Nigeria.’ The minister said the London-basedContinue reading “Bandits collecting taxes doesn’t mean they’ve taken over – Lai Mohammed”
PDP Convention: Tension as court defers ruling to today
PDP Convention: Tension as court defers ruling to today•APC’ll implode after PDP’s convention —Fintiri•Expect hitch-free exercise —Fintiri, Duoye ATTENTION has again shifted to today, as the Court of Appeal delivers ruling on the application seeking to stop the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, convention from holding. Expectations of the ruling were high, yesterday, only for theContinue reading “PDP Convention: Tension as court defers ruling to today”
BREAKING: “Anambra election 2021 will not hold” – Odumeje
The founder of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Onitsha, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, alias Odumeje ‘The Lion’, has declared that the Anambra 2021 governorship election scheduled for November 6 is not going to hold because violence will be extreme. In a video published on Thursday evening on Holyghost Intervention TV, the self-styled prophet saidContinue reading “BREAKING: “Anambra election 2021 will not hold” – Odumeje”
Election must hold in Anambra —Biafra Customary Government counters IPOB
We won’t allow terrorists hijack Anambra election, FG vows…Calls on Nigeria govt to immediately Withdraw forces from Igboland The De Factor Customary Government of Biafra, on Tuesday, said November 6, 2021 Governorship election of Anambra State, must hold as scheduled by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The Head of Information and Communication, Uche Okafor-Mefor,Continue reading “Election must hold in Anambra —Biafra Customary Government counters IPOB”
What Governor Wike Did To Revive PDP Ahead Of The 2023 Polls.
The coast is getting clear for the main opposition Party, PDP Ahead of the 2023 Polls. It should be recalled that the Party, is set to conduct her National Convention by October, 30th and 31st. However, the Governor of Rivers State, Governor Nyesom Wike should be appreciated for what he has done for the ProgressContinue reading “What Governor Wike Did To Revive PDP Ahead Of The 2023 Polls.”
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