Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has denied promising his former Chief of Staff, Pastor Terwase Orbund the governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He made the disclosure Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 when stakeholders from the Kwande intermediate area paid him a solidarity visit at the Benue People’s House, Makurdi. Orbunde had since decamped from the PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC after losing out on the party’s governorship ticket bid due to the zoning arrangement, which favoured only aspirants from Vandeikya local government area. The former Chief of Staff had claimed that the Governor betrayed him…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shifted its national executive committee (NEC) and National Caucus meeting earlier slated for May 10 to May 11. PDP in a separate statement by its National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Thursday disclosed that the 96th NEC is now going to hold on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. it said the venue remains the NEC Hall PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Abuja and time: 2.00 pm PDP explained that the earlier date clashes with the Local Government Delegate Election involving all members of our Party. In another statement, the party directed all members that its National…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said it will not extend the deadline for the conduct of primaries. The electoral body in a statement said the deadline remains “firm and fixed” for Friday, June 3. It said political parties have “one month from today” to conclude their primaries. A statement issued and signed on Thursday by Festus Okoye, National Commissioner & Chairman said all 18 political parties have served the required notices indicating the dates for their conventions, congresses, and primaries for the purpose of nominating candidates for various elective offices. ”It will be recalled that on 26th…
France reiterated its commitment to support India’s bid for permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council and New Delhi’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group, according to a joint statement issued by the two countries after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. India has been at the forefront of efforts at the UN to push for urgent long-pending reform of the Security Council, emphasising that it rightly deserves a place at the UN high table as a permanent member. At present, the UNSC comprises five permanent members and 10 non-permanent member countries which are…
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu, have been urged to step down their presidential ambitions. Deji Adeyanju, an Abuja-based activist, said Osinbajo and Tinubu should step down in favour of the South-East. He was reacting to calls that the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, should zone their presidential tickets to the South. The rights activist said such calls were a waste of time. In a Facebook post, Adeyanju stressed that such calls would only unite the North. According to Adeyanju: “The protests demanding for Southern presidency at both…
Pastor Tunde Bakare of The Citadel Global Community Church has said he would support any of his fellow aspirants who clinches the APC presidential ticket if he does not get it. Bakare said this on Thursday after he picked the All Progressives Congress, APC, expression of interest and nomination forms for the Presidency. He said; “I trust God helping us with men of goodwill, East, West, North, and South from the country across party lines, male and female who will rise up and rebuild our nation in such a way that the devastation we are experiencing we would see it…
Contrary to rumours making the rounds, Delta State Governor, Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa today insisted he has not endorsed any governorship aspirants to succeed him as the 2023 elections draw near. The governor made the revelation at the just concluded quarterly media interaction held at the government house, Asaba. “If anybody tells you l have endorsed him as a sole candidate, I have not endorsed anybody. So, don’t mind those who are saying they have endorsed one person or the other as a sole candidate in the forthcoming PDP primary election.” He noted that many aspirants are in the governorship race…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has updated its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2023 general elections. In the updated PDP 2023 timetable, the Local Government Area (LGA) Congress to elect one National Delegate per LGA and one person living with disability in the 774 local government areas now holds Tuesday, May 10, 2022. While the State House of Assembly (State Constituency Congress) will hold on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 PDP in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, Wednesday also revealed that the House of Representatives Primaries is expected…
Vice President Kamala Harris, in a fiery speech Tuesday night, accused Republicans of attacking women’s rights and called for Americans who support “self-determination” to stand with Democrats, following news that the Supreme Court is poised to strike down Roe v. Wade. In her address, which was just over nine minutes long, Harris argued that a court decision to end the national right to abortion would open the door to the justices stripping away other rights, including same-sex marriage. She drew sharp contrasts with Republicans, who she said sought to limit the freedom of women and other Americans. “If the court…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has adjusted its timetable for the 2023 electoral process. Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary, issued a statement on Wednesday. The spokesman said the revised schedule was issued by National Organising Secretary, Sulaiman Argungu. The sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms has been extended to Tuesday, May 10. The last day for submission of completed forms and accompanying documents is now Wednesday, May 11. Additionally, the congresses to elect Local Government, State and National delegates will now be held from Thursday, May 12 to Saturday, May 14. Apart from National…
Bola Tinubu, a Presidential aspirant, on Wednesday, said the All Progressives Congress, APC, would remain intact after its presidential primaries. He disclosed this while addressing State House Correspondents shortly after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari. The APC National Leader had met with Buhari behind closed-doors at the State House last night. Speaking after the meeting, Tinubu said Buhari was committed to a transparent democratic process. According to Tinubu: “We are sure that we will remain united. You know our symbol is the broom, you don’t break it as you go. “Nigeria requires commitment, a uniform system and a stable…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) postponed its Local Government Congress. The exercise to elect one LGA National Delegate, earlier scheduled for Thursday, May 5, 2022, has been postponed till further notice. PDP in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, Wednesday, hinted that a new date will be announced in due course. “The NWC regrets any inconveniences the postponement may have caused,” the statement added. The party enjoined all leaders, critical stakeholders and members across the country to please take note.
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed the purported conduct of a 3-man Ad-Hoc Delegate Congress in Ebonyi State on Wednesday, May 4. The party said its congress will hold Thursday, May 5, 2022. PDP in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba on Wednesday, said the 3-man Ad-Hoc Delegate Congress in Ebonyi State held on Wednesday was null and void. The opposition party insisted that the purported conduct of 3-man Ad-Hoc Delegate Congress was unrecognized. It explained that Congresses are by law, subject to be monitored by the Independent National…
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she expects solid growth in the coming year, with a possible “soft landing” for the economy as the Federal Reserve moves to bring down inflation. “I do believe we’re going to see solid growth in the coming year,” Yellen said in an interview at a Wall Street Journal event Wednesday. “The Fed will need to be skillful and also lucky, but I believe it’s a combination that is possible.” A number of economists have predicted a recession in 2023 as the Fed ramps up interest rates — including with a half-percentage-point hike anticipated later…
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has declared that the issue of rotational presidency was captured by the 1999 constitution. The All Progressives Congress Chieftain, described the rotation of the presidency between Northern and Southern Nigeria as a legal and constitutional agitation recognised by Section 14 of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. The National Chairman and former Nasarawa State Governor, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, had last week, said the party is yet to zone its ticket to any zone ahead of the 2023 elections, which had elicited negative reactions from Southern Nigeria. But…
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Cross River State has set up a seven-man committee to screen governorship aspirants. Publicity Secretary, Erasmus Ekpang made the announcement on Tuesday in Calabar. Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba would serve as the Chairman, while Sen. Florence Ita-Giwa would be the Secretary. The spokesman said the process is in line with the commitment of the party to achieve an all inclusive, transparent, fair and democratic process. Ekpang noted that it was in accordance with the resolution of the aspirants at the April 26 meeting. “The initiative is aimed at driving a transparent process, which will guarantee…
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has opened up on his grouse towards former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, ex-National Assembly leaders, Bukola Saraki and Aminu Tambuwal. Wike, alongside Saraki, Atiku and Tambuwal is in the 2023 presidential race under the umbrella of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The issue of zoning is generating confusion among members of the two leading political parties, the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the PDP, with Southern politicians insisting it is the turn of the region to take over from the outgoing administration led by a Northerner. Governor Wike said that when they agreed amongst themselves…
The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned about the possibility of a coup ahead of the 2023 elections. Primate Ayodele said he foresees a political coup among politicians ahead of 2023, while warning of possible kidnapping and assassination of presidential aspirants. In a statement by his spokesman, Oluwatosin Osho, the cleric urged Nigerians to pray against political assassination because most politicians would be used as scapegoats. Primate Ayodele, however, assured that a military coup cannot happen in Nigeria. “Military Coup cannot come to Nigeria, but let us pray against instability, attacks, political coup that will…
The Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC, has denied endorsing Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the presidency. OYC National President, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, warned Tinubu to be careful of maligning the aspiration of the Southeast to produce Nigeria’s president. Igboayaka warned the APC presidential aspirant to keep his money because OYC would not compromise its stance on Igbo presidency. He was reacting to reports that a self-acclaimed OYC leader, Miracle Nwosu, endorsed Tinubu’s candidacy for the Presidency. However, OYC distanced itself from the purported endorsement of Tinubu’s candidacy. A statement by Igboayaka reads partly: “If Mr.…
Russia has barred entry to the country for nine individuals from Iceland, three from Greenland, three from the Faroe Islands and 16 from Norway in a retaliatory move, the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The countermeasures were taken in response to the decisions made by Iceland, Norway and the Danish autonomies of Greenland and the Faroe Islands to join the European Union’s sanctions against Russia, the Ministry added on Friday. The reciprocal measures were taken in relation to a number of parliamentarians, government members, business, media and academic representatives as well as public figures, who have actively “promoted…