Politics

The Presidency has described as “internet-based gossip and un-informed media commentary”, insinuations that President Muhammadu Buhari would embark on a third term ambition with effect from 2023. The Presidency said that Buhari would “serve his full second elected term in office, ending 2023 – and then there shall be a …

INDEPENDENCE DAY SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY MUHAMMADU BUHARI PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE 59TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY 1st OCTOBER, 2019 Dear Compatriots, 1st October each year is an opportunity for us to reflect and thank God for his endless blessings on our country. It …

Isenah had been under pressure to resign following the emergence of Douye Diri as gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 16 election. Isenah and Diri are from his Kolokuma-Opokuma local government area of the state, a development which some political pundits say could work against …

The Peoples Democratic Party, its presidential candidate in the February 23 election, Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Peter Obi, have filed an appeal at the Supreme Court over the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal judgement of September 11. It was learnt on Tuesday that the appeal was filed on Monday.

The vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the February general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has said the Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige cannot diminish him. He said Ngige’s achievement as the governor of Anambra State was too little to erase his (Obi’s) achievements and …

The Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party of trying to cause chaos his government. He said the PDP had commenced the 2021 governorship campaign in the state, two years ahead. READ ALSO: Owhelogbo Celebrates Macaulay’s Appointment, Humanitarian Achievements In a statement by the Commissioner for Information …

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has congratulated Delta State governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on his victory at the Delta State Governorship Tribunal over the All Progressive Congress (APC) Delta State governorship candidate, Chief Great Ogboru. Onuesoke, who gave the congratulatory message at the premises of the Tribunal …

The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal in Asaba, the Delta State capital on today (Friday) upheld the victory of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of the Peoples Democratic Party in the last governorship election in the State. The tribunal dismissed the petition filed by Great Ogboru and All Progressives Congress challenging Okowas victory …

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan as the acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation with immediate effect. The decision has therefore put an end to the career of the current occupant of the seat, Winifred Oyo-Ita who had been in the eye …

President Muhammadu Buhari has solicited the support of United Nations member states for the President of the 74th General Assembly, Amb. Tijani Muhammad-Bande, to actualise his vision. Buhari’s message was conveyed by his spokesman, Mr Garba Shehu, at a reception for the new General Assembly president following his inauguration in …