The Kano State High Court has granted approval for the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) to proceed with local government elections scheduled for October 26, 2024. The decision, issued by Justice Sanusi Ma’aji, reaffirms KANSIEC’s authority to conduct elections across all 44 local government areas in the state. This ruling overturns an earlier Federal […]
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Ex-Presidential Candidate Calls Tinubu a “Civilian Dictator” Over Economic Policies
Alhaji Yahaya Ndu, a former presidential candidate of the African Renaissance Party, has sharply criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies, calling them “thoughtless” and detrimental to Nigeria’s economic stability. In an interview with PUNCH, Ndu claimed that these policies are pushing many Nigerians into extreme poverty. He described Tinubu’s governance as a “civilian dictatorship,” […]
PDP Governors’ Forum Denies Bala Mohammed’s Involvement in NEC Lawsuit
Meta Description: The PDP Governors’ Forum has clarified that Governor Bala Mohammed is not involved in any lawsuit concerning the National Executive Committee of the PDP, dismissing rumors as baseless. Focus Keyphrase: PDP Governors Bala Mohammed Lawsuit Slug: pdp-governors-bala-mohammed-lawsuit Tag: PDP, Bala Mohammed, Nigerian Politics, NEC Lawsuit News (300 words): The PDP Governors’ Forum has […]
PDP Postpones NEC Meeting to November 28 to Focus on Ondo Governorship Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, originally scheduled for October 24, to November 28, 2024. This decision was reached after a four-hour meeting of party stakeholders, including governors and other key members, at the Bauchi Governors’ Lodge in Abuja. Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed announced that the postponement […]
PDP Governors Deny Involvement in Lawsuit to Force NEC Meeting
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) has strongly denied reports claiming its Chairman, Governor Bala Mohammed, or his associates filed a lawsuit in Gusau, Zamfara State, to compel the party to hold its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting as scheduled. In a statement issued by Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, Director General of the PDP-GF, the […]
Internal Struggles Deepen in PDP as Acting Chairman Delays Crucial NEC Meeting
Tensions are escalating within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagum, faces pressure from party stakeholders to hold the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for October 24, 2024. Despite the constitutional requirement to hold NEC meetings quarterly, Damagum has delayed convening the gathering, prompting concerns among members that […]
Police Clarify Arrest of Labour Party Vice Chairman in Abia Over Impersonation Allegations
The Abia State Police Command has clarified the arrest of Labour Party’s National Vice Chairman for the South-East, Ceekay Igara, on Saturday. According to the police, Igara was invited for questioning following a petition by the party’s acting state chairman, accusing him of impersonation and conduct likely to breach the peace. Igara was questioned and […]
Delays In Election Materials Disrupt Local Government Elections In Kaduna
Local government elections in Kaduna State have faced significant disruptions due to delays in the arrival of election materials and officials. Voting, which was scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM on Saturday, had not started in many polling units by 10:00 AM, causing widespread frustration among voters and party agents. Key areas such as Tudun […]
CUPP Criticizes Tinubu, Shettima’s Foreign Trips Amid National Crises
The Conference of United Political Parties (CUPP) has condemned the simultaneous foreign trips of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, calling it a “dereliction of duty.” As Nigeria faces economic decline, rising insecurity, and a depreciating naira, the CUPP expressed deep concerns over the absence of the nation’s top leaders. Peter Ahmeh, National […]
Edo Deputy Governor Shaibu Offers N1 Million Reward for Information on Alleged Looting in Obaseki’s Administration
Edo State’s reinstated Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, has announced a N1 million reward for information related to the alleged looting of government property as Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration winds down. Shaibu, speaking at a press briefing in Benin City, claimed to have evidence of misconduct, including last-minute loans and misappropriation of funds. Shaibu also called […]