Senator Alex Usman Kadiri, an APC stalwart, who represented Kogi East from 1999 to 2003 in the National Assembly, told JOHN AKUBO in Abuja that for refusing his assent on the 2021 Electoral Act the lawmakers should veto President Buhari. The National Assembly passed the electoral amendment bill 2021, which gives INEC leverage to transmit election results electronically at its discretion. The other is the Direct Primary to decide how parties decide persons to field for elections. As a former lawmaker, what’s your position on the controversial stalemate? The President is so weak that it is the governors that dictate…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Kennedy Ibe, has declared the seat of representative of Ngor-Okpala, Tochi Okere, vacant over absenteeism from sittings. Ibe, who stated this at the plenary, yesterday, also asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to conduct a by-election to elect a new member to replace his position. He said the sacking of the Ngor-Okpala member was in line with the House rules and the 1999 Constitution as amended, adding that Okere had not attended plenaries up to one-third since he was inaugurated as a lawmaker in 2019. The Speaker disclosed that the house…
The Convener, Lagos4Lagos movement, Abudul Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has stated that it is time to take power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State so as to set the state on the path of progress. Jandor, who spoke during his visit to the former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George at his residence in Ikoyi, expressed optimism that he would win the Lagos State election in 2023 if the PDP gives him the ticket. Jandor said his group, when combined with the PDP, has the numerical strength…
Senator Sani Musa currently represents Niger East senatorial district in Niger State. He is also the chairman, Senate Committee on Services. Musa has indicated interest to contest the post of national chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) next year. He spoke with ADAMU ABUH and SEYE OLUMIDE on his plan to lead the party. There is fear that APC’s may have a turbulent national convention next year, what is your take on this? There is no cause for fear. I believe we are ready and we are going to have a hitch free national convention, which other parties will emulate. All…
Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the West on Thursday to move quickly to meet Russia’s demand for security guarantees precluding NATO’s expansion to Ukraine and the deployment of the military alliance’s weapons there. Speaking during a marathon annual news conference, the Russian leader welcomed talks with the US that are set to start in Geneva next month, but warned the discussion focused on Moscow’s demand needs to produce quick results. We want to ensure our security, Putin said. We put it straight: there must be no further expansion of NATO eastward. Last week, Moscow submitted draft security documents demanding that…
The Chief Press Secretary to the Osun State Governor, Ismail Omipidan has revealed that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola is not losing sleep over the purported plots to unseat him by a faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Omipidan who made this known while featuring on Arise TV on Thursday also said the governor was more concerned with delivering on his promise to the people during his electioneering campaign. While maintaining that Governor Oyetola has so far done well by keeping his promises, he added that it has become a feat because on the assumption of office as…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former Governor of Lagos State, that nobody wants him at the federal level ahead of the 2023 general election. Primate Ayodele advised the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader to fight for his soul and remain in the southwest; otherwise, he would lose on both sides. The clergyman said this in a 90-page prophecy he released on Wednesday at his Lagos church. Ayodele said, “I foresee the people are going to fight a lot and they need to do the needful because if care is not…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu has declared that the party will win the presidential election in 2023. Ayu also declared that the PDP will control states and the National Assembly in 2023. He spoke at the flag-off of the Oyigbo-Okoloma Road in Oyigbo Local Government Area, Rivers State, yesterday. The PDP Chairman applauded Wike and the governors on the platform of the party for their developmental strides in their states. “PDP is prepared to expand its base not only in control of states, but in control of the National Assembly and, ultimately, also the return to…
President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser on Political Matters, Babafemi Ojudu, has denied saying Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will run for the presidency in 2023. Some reports had claimed Ojudu hinted on Osinbajo contesting for the presidency in 2023. However, Ojudu said such pronouncement is not his call, adding that only the Vice President would disclose if he has a presidential ambition. In a statement he signed, Ojudu, however, affirmed that Osinbajo was qualified to run for the Presidency in 2023. According to Ojudu: “My attention has been called to a quotation attributed to me that is trending. It was to…
As Russia was working to subvert US elections and sow discord among Americans, Congress directed the creation of an intelligence center to lead efforts to stop interference by foreign adversaries. But two years later, that center still is not close to opening. Experts and intelligence officials broadly agree the proposed Foreign Malign Influence Center is a good idea. The US has lacked a cohesive strategy to fight influence operations, they say, with not enough coordination among national security agencies. Adversaries that tried to interfere in the last two presidential elections continue to bombard Americans with disinformation and conspiracy theories at…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kaduna State has appointed Edward John Auta, as the Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs of the PDP. This was contained in a statement on Wednesday by Abraham Alberah Catoh, the State Publicity Secretary of the PDP. The statement read, ”the Party, the State Chairman and State Working Committee, SWC, of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Kaduna State Chapter, Felix Hassan Hyat have appointed Edward John Auta to reposition and rejig the party in the state. He said, John Auta Edward was the Administration and Human Resource Manager of Invicta FM 98.9 Kaduna, where…
The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), has carpetted Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State over comments on the party and its leadership. Recall that Governor Uzodinma, had in page 70 of his new book titled “Reflection on Igbo Question sighted by the media, given reasons for ruling out All Progressive Grand Alliance as a major party that can win the presidency, and likened the ruling APGA in Anambra state to a tricycle or Keke Napep. He had said the party will never come close to federal power or winning the presidency for the Igbos. Uzodinma had also claimed that APGA…
The People’s Democratic Party Caucus in the House of Representatives have called for President Mohammadu Buhari’s resignation. The Caucus said, Nigeria, under the rulership of President Buhari, has been seized by hostage-takers-bandits and terrorists who extract ransom demands on the poor, impoverished citizens and turn homesteads, hamlets, villages, towns and cities into killing fields. In a statement signed by the leader of the Caucus, Representative, Kingsley Chinda (PDP Rivers State), said the bloodletting unleashed by the hostage-takers, which has gone unabated, with the President showing complete incapacity to arrest the situation, or bring the killer squads to book is spreading…
Former senator, Effiong Dickson Bob has emerged the political leader, Uyo Senatorial district of Akwa Ibom State. The resolution was taken at the end of an enlarged stakeholders meeting of the Federal Constituency which was convened by the member representing Etinan/ Nsit Ibom/ Nsit Ubium Federal Constituency, Mr Onofiok Luke. The stakeholders said the need to have a political leader in the constituency became neccessary following the demise of Late Otuekong Idongesit Nkanga who was the leader until his death. In a reaction, Senator Bob thanked the people for the confidence reposed on him and for finding him worthy for…
UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland has expressed grave concern over the continued violence between Israelis and Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, and over the deteriorating security situation. Clashes, attacks, military operations, and high levels of settler-related violence have continued in the past few weeks, alongside calls by Palestinian militant factions for increased confrontations with Israel, he told the Security Council in a briefing, Xinhua news agency reported. Continued unilateral steps, including Israeli settlement advancement, evictions and demolitions, and the severe fiscal and economic crisis in the occupied Palestinian territory further exacerbate the situation…
Prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Osun State Chapter have declared that the party will not win the 2022 gubernatorial election in the state if it fields Adegboyega Oyetola, the incumbent governor. This is as the party leaders have also pledged their readiness to work as a team to rescue the State from imminent collapse and electoral loss. Speaking on Thursday at the special meeting of The Osun Progressives (TOP), a faction of the ruling APC in the State, the immediate past Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Lasun Yusuff, a former Speaker, Osun State House of…
George Moghalu, an All Progressive Congress Chieftain in Anambra State has hailed the judgement of the Federal High Court, for its ruling on a suit challenging the candidancy of Senator Andy Uba. InfoStride News reported that the Federal High Court in Abuja had on Monday, nullified Senator Andy Uba’s and the All Progressive Congress’s participation in the last November 6 governorship election held in Anambra State. Justice Inyang Eden Ekwo, in the judgment, held that Uba was never a candidate in the election having emerged from an illegally conducted primary election by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Ekwo held…
The All Progressives Congress Party in Anambra State has washed its hands off plans by its candidate in the November election, Senator Andy Uba to appeal the ruling which voided his candidacy. A High Court in Abuja presided by Justice Inyang Ekwo had on Monday voided Andy Uba’s candidacy, insisting that the primary election that produced him was not valid. A press release by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Okelo Madukaife said the party was not a party to such an appeal. Madukaife said: “Our great party is compelled to distance itself from wilful foray into avoidable contempt…
As agitations for the zoning of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket to Ekiti South Senatorial District begin to shake the party’s foundation, a group, the Ekiti South APC Mandate, has appealed to the party’s national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the party’s first interim National Chairman, Chief Bisi Akande, to intervene in the conundrum and save the zone from perpetual marginalisation. It appealed to the leadership of the party to prevail on Governor Kayode Fayemi to retrace his stand and support the zone for justice, equity, fair play and oneness to be entrenched in the state. In…
The UK defense minister, Ben Wallace, met with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to discuss the situation near Ukraine’s border, the UK Ministry of Defence said. “The Defence Secretary @BWallaceMP spoke to NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg this afternoon to discuss the situation on Ukraine’s border. The UK and NATO are united in support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the ministry tweeted on Tuesday. Wallace noted that the United Kingdom and NATO will continue to observe the escalation of the situation near Ukraine’s border and stressed to “remain deeply concerned by the buildup of Russian troops on Ukraine’s border.” Tensions…