Ondo lawmakers tell Osinbajo, Akeredolu, Fayemi: Oleyeloogun, Iroju stand impeached

Legislators of the Ondo State House of Assembly who sacked the leadership of the House on the November 9 have told the Nigerian Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo at a meeting to resolve the Assembly crisis that the erstwhile speaker, Bamidele Oleyeloogun and his deputy, Iroju Ogundeji remain impeached. In a statement signed by the […]

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If I am a Nigerian, I would vote for Atiku Abubakar -Former Ugandan Vice President

Former Ugandan Vice President and ex-Dean of Medicine at Makerere University, Dr. Gilbert Bukenya, has shown interest in Nigeria’s 2019 elections and according to him he would have voted for Atiku Abubakar if he was a Nigerian. Dr. Gilbert Bukenya who served as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Makerere University said he was left […]

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Buhari’s speech as APC launches 2019 road map “next level”

“Next Level.” Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has launched the All Progressives Congress (APC), Road Map for 2019 Campaign. The APC roadmap tagged ‘Next level’ is geared towards seeking re-election across all thirty-six states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. Buhari’s statement: “Four years ago, we promised Nigerians real change – in what we […]

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Why PDP lost to APC in 2015 – Chief Amos, PDP co-founder

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Lagos state, Chief Olayinka Amos, on Sunday said the party lost the governorship election in Lagos in 2015 because of internal crisis. He told newsmen that intra-party rancour affected the ability of members to monitor and protect the party’s governorship poll in 2015. Amos, who said he founded the […]

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APC defeats PDP in Kwara, Katsina Bye-elections

The All Progressives Congress (APC), yesterday, defeated its main rival, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in two bye-elections conducted for Kankiya/Kusada/Ingawa Federal Constituency area of Katsina state and Ekiti/Irepodun/Isin/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency Area of Kwara State, while maintaining lead in Toro Federal Constituency area of Bauchi State. In Katsina bye-election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) […]

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I am ready to meet you in court -Saraki tells Oshiomhole

Nigerian Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has described as empty boast the threat by the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, to sue him over his recent statement that Oshiomhole has no moral basis to be in politics. Saraki however expressed his readiness to meet Oshiomhole in court if the […]

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APC protesters march at ICPC office, ask for Oshiomhole’s resignation, his prosecution

The headquarters of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), was stormed by angry protesters demanding the prosecution of Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The protesters under the aegis of the Coalition for New Nigeria (CNN), claimed that they were embarking on the protest […]

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Real reason behind Atiku, Peter Obi, Saraki, others’ Dubai meeting -APC

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of APC, Yekini Nabena, has on Sunday, said that the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar; his running mate, Peter Obi; Senate President, Bukola Saraki and the party’s National Chairman, Uche Secondus went to Dubai to hold “sinister purposes” meeting. Nabena stated that the purpose of the said meeting is both […]

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Please don’t defect, Buhari begs Amosun, Yari, Okorocha, others

Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, Wednesday continued his fire-fighting in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), appealing, once again, to aggrieved members, who lost out during the recently concluded primary elections not to leave the party. Nothing less than 4 governors of the party, Senator Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun State), Chief Rochas Okorocha (Imo State), Alhaji Abdulaziz […]

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Lagos PDP guber candidate, Jimi Agbaje chooses female running mate (Photo)

PDP governorship candidate in Lagos State, Jimi Agbaje, has picked a female running mate in a move which could offset the male-male running ticket of the APC. Announcing via his Twitter handle, Jimi Agbaje asked Lagosians to join him to welcome on board the next Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs Yemisi Haleemat Busari . Mrs […]

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Okorocha, son in-law, Uche Nwosu protest against APC (Photos)

A heavy protest is currently holding in Imo state against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), according to Politicsngr. Traffic is currently grounded in Owerri, as  Okorocha, his son-in-law, Uche Nwosu and their supporters have grounded the capital city in protest against the leadership of the APC and Adams Oshiomhole. Okorocha is protesting against what […]

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Buhari confused on whether to back Oshiomhole in APC crisis

President Muhammadu Buhari appears to be in a serious dilemma over finding a resolution to the crisis rocking the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), arising from the fallout of the party’s primaries. The dilemma stems from the growing disenchantment against the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, among […]

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States that may slide from APC in 2019 general elections

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) faces a litmus-test in next year’s general elections after enjoying what looked like an easy ride in 2015 as it appears set to lose grip of some states. After the conduct of the presidential, governorship and legislative primaries, the ruling party is facing some challenges as the number of […]

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PDP chairman, Atiku, Saraki, other party chieftains brainstorm in Dubai

Determined to oust President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election, Senate President, Bukola Saraki; presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar; and the National Chairman of the PDP, Prince Uche Secondus; are leading a host of other chieftains of the opposition party in a meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to fine-tune […]

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APC rakes over N13bn from sales of primary forms

Reports have it that the All Progressives Congress (APC) raked over N12.635bn from the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms in its recent primary elections. This amount was arrived at when the cost of the forms and the number of aspirants that paid for them were collated. President Muhammadu Buhari was the only contestant […]

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Drama between Saraki and Akpabio in Senate plenary

Nigeria’s Senate was thrown into chaos during the plenary on Wednesday as the Senate president, Bukola Saraki, shunned the former minority leader, Godswill Akpabio, when he wanted to contribute to a point of order raised by Senator Bassey Akpan. Saraki said he ignored Akpabio’s because he was not sitting in the appropriate seat. While Saraki […]

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Court affirms Uzodimma as Imo APC guber candidate

An Abuja High Court, Wednesday, recognized Senator Hope Uzodinma as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2019 Imo governorship election. The court, which was presided over by Justice O.A Musa said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must also recognize only Uzodinma as the governorship candidate in the 2019 election. […]

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What Obasanjo told me moments before my endorsement –Atiku

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has again commented on his endorsement by former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Thursday. Mr Obasanjo had said openly endorsed his erstwhile deputy for the February 2019 presidential election. He spoke when Mr Abubakar and leaders of the Peoples […]

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