The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the achievements of Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi made it easy for the party to win the governorship election in Ekiti state. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Felix Morka in a statement issued Sunday, said unsurprisingly, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came a distant third position in the just-concluded election, despite its claim to a self-serving and self-assigned rescue mission of Nigeria It noted that the people of Ekiti State and by extension, Nigerians are not, in any way, deceived by the ceaseless propaganda of a…
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Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun State has described the victory of Biodun Oyebanji, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s Ekiti election, as well-deserved and sweet. Oyetola, while also rejoicing with citizens of Ekiti State for keeping faith with the APC by voting en masse for the party, added that the outcome of the exercise was a true reflection of their wishes and aspiration. The Osun governor who made this known on Sunday in a congratulatory message signed by Ismail Omipidan, his Chief Press Secretary, also felicitated the incumbent Governor of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi; National Chairman…
Candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and former governor, Chief Segun Oni has rejected the results of Saturday’s governorship election, saying the outcome would be challenged in the court. Oni, who spoke through his state collation agent and former attorney-general of the state, Owoseni Ajayi, noted that the results as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) did not reflect the true decision of the people, lamenting that the process was marred by financial inducement. Ajayi, who refused to sign the election results, said, “we are rejecting the results because the election was characterised by violence and intimidation…
US President Joe Biden on Tuesday nominated Indian-American scientist Dr Arti Prabhakar as Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). If confirmed by the Senate, Dr Prabhakar would make history as the first woman, immigrant, or person of colour to head OSTP. Dr Prabhakar is a brilliant and highly-respected engineer and applied physicist and will lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy to leverage science, technology, and innovation to expand our possibilities, solve our toughest challenges, and make the impossible possible, said Biden. I share Dr Prabhakar’s belief that America has the most powerful innovation machine…
The Speaker, Kogi House of Assembly, Prince Matthew Kolawole has described as “mere rumour” his alleged impeachment as leader of the parliament. Kolawale, in a statement issued on Sunday in Lokoja, said, “my rumoured removal or impeachment going the round is nothing but concocted lies and handiwork of some idle and frustrated legislators.” A statement had earlier been issued on Friday, claiming that 19 members of the confluence State House of Assembly had impeached Kolawole for alleged financial misappropriation and money laundering. But the Speaker described it as “sheer handiwork of some frustrated lawmakers as he queried where and when…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has said that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State must not return as the state’s number one citizen come 2023. This is following an impeachment notice served to the state Deputy Governor, Engr Rauf Olaniyan, by the House of Assembly. MURIC said it picked holes in the move to impeach Olaniyan, calling on Muslims in the state to vote out the governor for his alleged anti-Muslim activities. The Islamic group’s position was contained in a statement circulated among the media by the Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola. “We reject this move. We are aware…
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has confirmed he is in talks with his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi. Kwankwaso and Obi are exploring the possibility of cooperation in the 2023 elections, in terms of a possible merger between NNPP and LP. He made the remarks in an interview with BBC Hausa. Kwankwaso said: “We are really talking to Peter Obi, or at least saying that the committee is working to look into the matter (and cooperate with him), and friends and family are coming to talk to us about it.” He noted…
Three Senators belonging to the All Progressives Congress (APC) have resigned their membership of the ruling party. The lawmakers are Senators Ahmad Babba Kaita (Katsina North), Lawal Yahaya Gumau (Bauchi South), and Francis Alimikhena (Edo North). Whilst Babba Kaita and Alimikhena defected to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, Gumau, on the other hand, defected to the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). The notice of their resignation and defection was contained in three separate letters read during plenary by the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, on Tuesday. Babba Kaita’s letter reads, “As Senator representing Katsina North Senatorial District, I write to formally…
India will not allow any unilateral attempt by China to change the status quo or alter the Line of Actual Control (LAC), External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday, while asserting that through an enormous logistical effort, the country had countered the Chinese in eastern Ladakh. Talking about the eastern Ladakh border row, Jaishankar said China, in violation of the 1993 and 1996 agreements not to mass troops on the LAC, chose to do so, and added that its attempt was obviously to unilaterally change the LAC. “Even though we were in the midst of COVID-19 at that time,…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a “true leader, brother and friend” who demonstrated a “sense of purpose, composure, and maturity” in the weeks leading to the Special Convention of the ruling party. In a letter to the President, which he personally signed, Tinubu expressed gratitude for Buhari’s congratulatory letter to him, adding that while all the contestants expected him to “choose” his successor, he simply allowed a level playing field. According to Tinubu, “You belonged to everybody in the party and you belonged to none…
Local Government Area of the state for the ruling All Progressive Congress candidate, Biodun Oyebanji. The APC garnered 154, while the SDP and PDP candidates scored 3 and 4 votes respectively. The ADP got one vote while 6 votes were voided.
Candidate of the Action Democratic Party, ADP, Engineer Kemi Elebute-Halle applauded the peaceful conduct of the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State. The candidt voted at Ikole LG at unit 8 Ward 10, however, lamented vote inducement “In my polling unit, the APC gave ten thousand naira, PDP gave thousand naira while SDP three thousand naira as vote inducement. The whole world is watching. I urge our people to vote for a credible candidate. “I want to rely on the commitment of our people to democracy. Irrespective of vote-buying, they would vote for their choice.”
Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Saturday, dismissed claims that President Muhammadu Buhari and northern governors would betray Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate. Fani-Kayode said there is no conspiracy between Buhari and northern governors to betray Tinubu for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. In a tweet, the former Aviation Minister insisted that no such conspiracy exists. He assured that Buhari, Norther APC governors, and leaders would not work against Tinubu. According to Fani-Kayode: “To those who believe that @MBuhari & the Northern Governors & leaders in @OfficialAPCNg are involved in a conspiracy…
Yeln offered a dose of optimism even as economists grow increasingly worried about a recession fuelled by skyrocketing inflation and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. She also expressed an openness, during an interview on ABC’s This Week, to a federal gas tax holiday to help give motorists some relief at the pump. Several lawmakers have floated the idea as the average price of gasoline hovers around $5 per gallon; the tax is 18.4 cents per gallon. That’s an idea that’s certainly worth considering, Yellen said when asked if the administration is weighing it. She added that President Joe Biden wants…
Governor of Delta State and vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has vowed not to join issues with the Southern and Middle Belt leaders who expressed disapproval with his acceptance to be PDP’s presidential running mate. Okowa’s response came less than 24 hours after the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum (SMBLF), had dissociated themselves and condemned him for accepting nomination to be vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the forthcoming 2023 general elections. But, Okowa while speaking on Arise TV, said while he respected those leaders and their opinions,…
The All Progressives Congress Zonal Secretary, South-South, Dr. Blessing Agbomhere has said that they are ready to support the presidential candidate of the party, Senator Bola Tinubu irrespective of who he chooses as his running mate. Agbomhere, who is also the Chairman of the Forum of APC Organising Secretaries, said a situation where leaders of some political groups and religious organisations were mounting pressure to influence the choice of one of their own does not augur well for the nation’s democracy. The party chieftain in a statement issued Saturday insisted that it was within the constitutional rights of Tinubu to…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has won its first Polling Unit in the ongoing governorship election in Ekiti State. The APC secured victory at polling unit 10, ward 10, Afao/Kajola. Bisi Kolawole, the governorship candidate of the APC polled 20 votes, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), candidate, Abiodun Oyebanji, who garnered just two votes. The Social Democratic Party, SDP, and the other parties did not get a single vote in the polling unit. For more updates and results from the Ekiti State governorship election, follow the media live updates below:
Anyim Pius Anyim has congratulated Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, the running mate of former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. The Delta helmsman was on Thursday announced as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) vice presidential candidate. In a statement on Friday, Anyim, who sought the platform’s ticket, expressed satisfaction with his emergence. The Ebonyi-born former Senate President described Okowa as a cool-headed public official. Okowa, he noted, has remained “a cool-headed and focused leader who has devoted his time and energy to the service of our dear country in various capacities”. “I have no doubt that Sen. Okowa will effectively complement H.E Atiku…
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his country was not threatening the world with nuclear weapons, but warned that Moscow “will use such weapons to defend its sovereignty”. He made the remarks on Friday while addressing the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. When asked to comment on the West’s allegations about the threat of a nuclear war and a Third World War, the President said: “Where does it come from? From their own statements. Now and then irresponsible politicians would blurt out something like that, even high-ranking politicians… “Are we supposed to stay silent? We are responding correspondingly. As soon as…
Since 2019, governors Nyesom Wike and Ifeanyi Okowa have been engaging in a supremacy battle within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. On Thursday, Okowa edged Wike out to clinch the Vice Presidential ticket of the PDP despite the earlier endorsement by the National Working Committee of the PDP. The NWC had reportedly picked Wike as the perfect candidate to balance the ticket. However, Atiku Abubakar opted for the quiet Okowa against the boisterous Wike. Although Governor Wike had publicly stated that he is not willing to settle for vice president, however, the process adopted in selecting a running mate to…