The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condoled with Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, over the death of his father, Arthur Okowa. Governor Mai Mala Buni, APC Caretaker Chairman, signed the party’s condolence message on Friday. The retired educationist was a community leader in Owa-Alero, Ika North-East Local Government Area. Buni said Delta and Nigeria would miss the deceased wisdom, patriotic deposition and elderly counsel. “The exemplary character of the Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa is clear testament of the sound mentoring the late Chief Arthur Okowa bequeathed to his son and other children. “Undoubtedly, the late Chief Arthur Okowa…
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Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has slammed those who dragged him to court over his support for the Judiciary. Governor Wike, who restated his commitment for the development of the judiciary while performing the formal opening of a legal firm; L. A. Mitee and Company in Port Harcourt, said he will not be distracted. He said an ill-informed lawyer does not have a grasp of how budgets function and what the role of government is in creating a conducive environment for the administration of justice. According to Wike, “Just this morning, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice came…
A former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has said the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) no longer has any unifying factor potent enough to make it retain power beyond the eight- year tenure of President Muhammadu Buhari. Besides, Lamido, a chieftain of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), predicted that the political contract, with regard to APC, between Buhari and Bola Tinubu would terminate by the end of 2023, signaling end of APC government in Nigeria. The former Foreign Affairs Minister made the comments while reacting to political permutations ahead of 2023 general election. During an interaction with journalists in Kano,…
Convener of the Lagos4Lagos movement, Mr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, Thursday, expressed optimism that the membership registration/revalidation exercise embarked upon by the All Progressives Congress, APC, will curb intra-party rigging and put the party on a solid footing ahead of 2023 general elections. Adediran, who is also known as Jandor, who spoke at the press conference, said the registration exercise will boost the membership base of the party ahead of the next general elections. His words: “Most of the party membership register you see in Lagos is manipulated. What you have on most of the registers are fictitious names that will…
The Ekiti State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP) has sent a condolence letter to the governor of Akwa State, Mr Udom Emmnanuel, over the death of the Akwa Ibom State PDP Chairman, Mr Udo Ekpeyong. In the letter addressed to the Akwa Ibom State governor, a copy of which was made available to journalists by the Ekiti State PDP Publicity Secretary, Raphael Adeyanju, in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday, the State Working Committee expressed shock and sadness over the sudden death of Mr Ekpeyong who was also the immediate past Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in his state.…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked a lawmaker representing Ibaji constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Atule Egbunu. TheInfoStride reports that Egbunu who was declared winner of a bye-election on account of his 8, 515 votes was removed as a lawmaker on the ground that he was unlawfully nominated by the All Progressive Congress (APC). Justice Inyang Ekwo, while delivering judgment in a suit instituted by an APC chieftain, Joseph Enemona against APC and four others, declared Daniel Enefola of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the lawmaker for Ibaji constituency, having come second with 4,…
A former Governor of Zamfara State, Ahmed Sanni Yerima has lamented over political inefficiency, nepotism and favouritism by southern leaders. The press release by Former Governor Ahmed Sanni Yerima reads in full: “You must understand something, all Southern politicians are driven by untold degree of selfishness. While in office, they are all aspiring for the next office. The strategy to get on the ladder is to sacrifice their people, their towns and villages and their region. “They do everything possible to please the Hausa Fulani Northerners in order to be favoured. We can go back a little to pull out…
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the failure to resolve the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, in the South-West will have an adverse effect on the success of the PDP. He made this assertion when he met with the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde and other leaders of the South West PDP at the Government House, Ibadan on Thursday. Wike, who expressed optimism about possibility of a speedy resolution of the crisis rocking the PDP in the South West, explained that there ought to have been a meeting of PDP stakeholders from the South West on…
Former Governor of Borno State and Senator representing Borno central, Kashim Shettima, has described the appointment of the new service chiefs as well informed and good choices for the country’s challenging security situation. Speaking on Thursday evening in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, Shettima while reacting to the appointments, said Buhari apparently took his time to identify competent military commanders who are well grounded with knowledge of the Boko Haram problem after serving in Borno State at different times. “The President made a well informed decision. I have interacted with some of them and I can attest to the character…
The leadership of the Kwara State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) is still sharply divided. The tussle is between Bashir Bolarinwa, chairman and his deputy, Samari Abdullahi. There was confusion after the APC national leadership acknowledged Abdullahi as the acting chairman of the state caretaker committee. The camp of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is against Bolarinwa, while Abdullahi has the backing of Ministers Lai Mohammed and Gbemisola Saraki. The internal crisis started months after the new government in Kwara was sworn in. Since then, different interventions by the headquarters in Abuja is yet to re-unite warring factions. On Thursday, Bolarinwa…
Ambrose Nwogwugwu, the Imo State Peoples Democratic Party’s Director General of New Media has dumped his darling party for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The PDP spokesman, who garnered much popularity due to his incessant attacks on the Hope Uzodinma-led government, said that he took the bold step after being unceremoniously relieved of his duty by his former party, PDP. According to him, the treatment offered to him by the PDP after putting up a strong fight for them was not commensurate enough. “Much as it is shocking to many that I, the number one antagonist of this government,…
About 400 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have dumped the party for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ubakala, Umuahia South Local Government Area of the state. The defectors were led by the APC Vice Chairmanship candidate in the December 18th 2020 LG poll held across the state, including executive members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Speaking on behalf of the PDP decampees during the declaration ceremony in Umuahia South LGA, on Thursday, Comrade Ifeanyi Duke, expressed joy they joined the ruling PDP in the state. He explained that they were motivated to join PDP because…
A pro youths group, the North Central Coalition For Leadership (NCCL), has promised to purchase the All Progressives Congress (APC) Expression of Interest and Nomination Form for Governor Yahaya Bello if he decides to contest for the 2023 presidential election. National Coordinator of the group, Williams Charles, made this known while speaking to journalists on Thursday. “We members of NCCL (and) our resolve, since our formation, is primarily to ensure that Gov Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, a youth from North Central seek for the office of the president and emerges victorious. “Our reason for embarking on this project is…
Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Michika Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State, John Fave, four officials of the LGA, as well as eight ward chairmen of the party, have defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The former APC leaders while alleging injustice in the APC, declared their decision to defect during a press briefing at the state capital, Yola. Michika, a large LGA with 12 wards, lies next to Madagali, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s home LGA and has always been a PDP stronghold. “We the undersigned leaders of All Progressives Congress from Michika LGA wish to…
The seven Ogun State House of Assembly members elected under the platform of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), TheInfoStride reports. The lawmakers announced their defection during plenary on Thursday, according to letters read by the Speaker, Hon. Olakunle Oluomo. Oluomo, while reading their letters of defection, noted that the seven legislators claimed to have taken the decision after due consultation with their leaders and constituents. The defecting lawmakers are Modupe Mujota of Abeokuta North State Constituency, Musefiu Lamidi from Ado-Odo/Ota II and Amosun Yusuf from Ewekoro State constituency. Others are Honourables…
Ahead of the commencement of the registration exercise of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has warned stakeholders against shutting out any “existing or intending” member from registering, and the manipulation or hijack of the process by political interests, saying such actions will only draw the party backwards. The Governor also warned that those found perpetrating the aforementioned shall be made to face the party’s disciplinary procedures. He charged stakeholders of the party to mobilise members at all levels and ensure that new persons are attracted into the party. Lalong stated this during a…
Dr. Dotun Jegede, PhD has charged Ogun State Government, Federal Government, University Of Ibadan and Akarigbo Of Remoland To Immortalise Late Sir (Dr) Olatunde Ayedun Agbato. Recall that the well respected Veteran Veterinary Doctor, Sir (Dr.) Olatunde Ayedun Agbato was finally laid to rest on Friday, 21st January 2021. Dotun Jegede, PhD written statement reads in part: “Papa Agbato returned to glory about 5 months after celebrating his 70th birthday -a major symbol of completion of earthly mission. “A frontliner, forefather and noble leader in the livestock, poultry industry. His emergence in the industry, revolutionised, professionalised, and institutionalised the practice,…
President Muhammad Buhari on Tuesday told the new Service Chiefs that the country was in the state of emergency. President Buhari also said it has not been easy to fulfill the promises he made to Nigerians 2015 which were to secure the country, revive the economy, and fight corruption. Admonishing the new Service Chiefs to be patriotic in discharging their duties, he also told them to serve the country well. The President in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Femi Adesina said, “We’re in a state of emergency. Be patriotic, serve the country well, as…
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, visited former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso on Wednesday. Other Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders were on the delegation. They included former Chairman, Kawu Baraje; Deputy Chairman (North), Senator Suleiman Nazif, Senators Rafiu Ibrahim, Mohammed Hassan, and Philip Aruwa Gyunka. The team was at Kwankwaso’s residence to commiserate with the former lawmaker over the demise of his father. They expressed their sympathy and prayed for the repose of the departed soul. Kwankwaso, on behalf of his family, thanked the chieftains for their solidarity.
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, met with President Muhammadu Buhari to discuss the security situation in the state. He declared that his administration remained resolute about fighting bandits, hoodlums, armed robbers and kidnappers. Makinde insisted that the real enemies of Oyo were the criminal elements. The governor spoke to State House Correspondents after his meeting with Buhari. He said: “The issue that I discussed with Mr. President is the fact that Oyo State landmass is quite big. Oyo State is close to 29,000 square kilometres. And the state right now only has two Mobile Police Squadrons. “I requested…