Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ridiculed supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara who recently left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Peoples Party (APP) ahead of the upcoming local government elections in Rivers State. Speaking at a reception organized by the Ijaw Peoples Assembly in Port Harcourt, Wike […]
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Wike Criticizes Fubara Again, Declares “No One Has a Monopoly on Violence
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has once again criticized Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, asserting that “nobody has the monopoly of causing violence.” Wike made this statement during a speech at the Rivers State Ijaw Peoples Congress held in his honor in Port Harcourt. During the event, Wike addressed the […]
Adebayo Shittu Cautions Tinubu Against Relying on Cabinet Recommendations
Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has warned President Bola Tinubu to be cautious about the ministerial recommendations made by his close associates ahead of the planned cabinet reshuffle. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Shittu emphasized that even trusted advisors may have vested interests and could push for candidates who may […]
Oshiomhole Explains Why Edo Governor-Elect Okpebholo Is Avoiding Media Interviews
Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole has addressed the issue of media appearances by the newly elected governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, stating that the All Progressives Congress (APC) cannot force him to grant interviews. His comments come amid concerns about Okpebholo’s absence from media discussions compared to other leading candidates in the election, such […]
Secondus Warns Nigeria’s Democracy Is on the Brink Due to Electoral Rigging
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, has issued a grave warning about the state of Nigeria’s democracy, claiming it is teetering on a “keg of gunpowder” due to rampant rigging by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement released through his media adviser, Ike Abonyi, Secondus expressed […]
Ganduje Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging His APC Chairmanship as Baseless After Court Ruling
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has responded to a lawsuit aimed at removing him from office, calling it baseless. On Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Inyang Ekwo, dismissed the case filed by the North Central APC Forum led by Saleh Zazzaga. The lawsuit […]
PDP Challenges Edo Governorship Election Results in Court
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially rejected the results of the recent Edo State Governorship election, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Monday, the party’s Acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar Damagum, expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome, claiming that the people of Edo State […]
Aiyedatiwa Congratulates Okpebholo as INEC Declares Him Edo Governor-elect
ndo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has expressed his support for Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, following his confirmation as the winner of the Edo State governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, Aiyedatiwa congratulated Okpebholo and his running mate, […]
Fintiri Condemns Ganduje’s Private Jet Use on Edo Election Day, Calls Voting Process ‘Shameful’
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has criticized Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for flying into Edo State on election day via a private jet, allegedly defying movement restrictions imposed by the Nigerian police during the governorship poll. Fintiri’s comments follow the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) declaration of […]
Edo Governorship Race: Okpebholo Leads in Edo North, Ighodalo Ahead in Edo South as INEC Nears Full Results Upload
With over 96 percent of the results uploaded on INEC’s Results Viewing Portal (IReV), the Edo State governorship election is shaping up to be a regional contest. Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is leading in the Edo North Senatorial District, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, is ahead […]