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Emir of Bauchi’s brother found dead
Ibrahim Suleiman Adamu, the younger brother of the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Sulaiman Adamu, is dead.
Reports say that Ibrahim, who was in his early 30s, was found dead in his residence within the Emir’s palace on Thursday, January…
Osun: Tribunal voids Adeleke’s election, declares Oyetola winner
The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Osogbo has sacked Governor Ademola Adeleke and declared Gboyega Oyetola as the winner of the July 16, 2022 governorship election in the state.
The three-member tribunal…
PDP sabotaging fuel supply to blackmail FG – Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has accused the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of sabotaging fuel supply in the country to blackmail the Federal Government for illicit political…
They Have Eyes But Cannot See. Pity! By Femi Adesina
It has been a hectic week. Frenetic. We set forth at dawn on Monday from Abuja to Bauchi, to attend the Presidential and gubernatorial campaign of All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates. It was only Muhammadu Buhari, the Mai Gaskiya…
Tinubunomics is Jagabanditry: Social media user advises Nigerians to reject BAT at polls
A Twitter user, @Ambrosia_Ijebu, says the presidential candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) has nothing to offer Nigerians if elected in the February 25 presidential polls.
In a series of tweets,…
Nigeria’s current political process can’t produce right leaders – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that the nation’s current political trajectory would not produce the right leaders for the country.
Obasanjo said this in a keynote address delivered at the Rivers State Government-sponsored…
Why 2023 general election must not fail – Wike
The Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians not to allow the 2023 general elections to fail.
He said the failure of the election will increase political polarisation, exacerbate social fault lines and set Nigeria's democracy…
Tinubu didn’t blame Buhari for fuel scarcity, new naira notes shortage – APC presidential campaign
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has said that its presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, did not blame President Muhammadu Buhari for the fuel scarcity and new naira notes shortage in the country.
This is contained in a…
Those plotting to deal with me won’t taste presidency – Wike
Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike has said that a politician and his associates have threatened to deal with him if he wins the 2023 presidential election.
Wike, who did not mention any name, described such threats as “empty and…
Buratai: Nothing‘ll stop conduct of 2023 elections
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd) has said that the 2023 general election will go on as scheduled in spite of security challenges in some parts of the country.
Buratai noted that attacks and killings in Nigeria…
PDP mourns late Abia guber candidate Prof Ikonne
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has mourned the passing of its gubernatorial candidate in Abia State, Prof. Uchenna Ikonne, who died at the National Hospital, Abuja on Wednesday morning.
National Publicity Secretary of the party, Hon.…
Why I’m not campaigning for presidential election – Wike
The Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, has explained why the ongoing campaigns for candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State does not include the party's presidential candidate.
Wike said that the reason was that there…
Wizkid denies Peter Obi campaign performance, threatens legal action
Nigerian music superstar, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has debunked the report that he would be performing at a campaign rally of presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi.
Wizkid debunked the report through…
Don’t reveal private details about Tinubu’s health – Omokri tells ex allies
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has urged fresh decampees from the All Progressives Congressives (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to reveal private details about APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu's health.…
Presidency: Ex-Alpha Beta MD endorses Tinubu after fraud accusation
Former Managing Director of Alpha-Beta Consulting, Dapo Apara, has endorsed the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for the February 25 presidential election.
Apara made this known in an article published in…
US govt speaks on preferred candidate for Nigeria’s presidential election
The February 25 presidential election is attracting the world's interest because of Nigeria's position as the world's most populated black nation.
However, the United States government has said that it has no preferred candidate in the…
I got served ‘hot breakfast’ on Val’s day – Denrele
Media personality, Denrele Edun has revealed how he got served 'hot breakfast' on Valentine's Day.
The flashy crossdresser made this known as a guest on 'Who is in My House?' show hosted by Hawa Magaji.
He disclosed that his partner…
Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso absent | Tinubu active – APC campaign chides Sowore on National Peace…
In an apparent reaction to a claim by Omoyele Sowore, the Director of Media and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Council, Bayo Onanuga has said that the presidential candidate of the party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu "radiated warmth and shook…
Wike approves use of stadium for Atiku’s campaign
The Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike, said the state government has granted the request of the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to use the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium for the party’s presidential…
Keyamo sues Atiku, others over SPV saga
Official Spokesperson, APC Presidential Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo SAN has dragged presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar before the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations that he used…
‘Obi, Atiku, Tinubu corrupt, will destroy Nigeria if elected’ – Deji Adeyanju
The Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, has advised Nigerians against voting for Peter Obi, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the February 25 presidential election.
He said the Labour Party (LP), Peoples…
General election will be inconclusive if not postponed – Primate Ayodele tells INEC
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the date of the forthcoming general election to avoid an inconclusive poll.
Ayodele said…
Ortom’s convoy involved in road accident, 7 persons injured
The convoy of Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State was on Friday morning involved in a road accident that left seven persons, including two members of the State House of Assembly, injured.
It was learnt that the incident occurred at…
Court vacates interim forfeiture order against Ekweremadu’s properties
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has vacated the interim order of forfeiture issued on properties linked to a former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice.
Justice Inyang Ekwo set aside the November 4,…
‘Bad belle’ stopped MKO Abiola from becoming president – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that late billionaire businessman, Chief MKO Abiola would have been president but for 'Nigerian bad belle' (envy).
Obasanjo said this on Wednesday in Abeokuta while delivering a lecture, “Eyin…
I won’t back any presidential candidate lacking integrity – Wike
The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has said that he will not back any presidential candidate that does not have integrity, noting that he and his polities allies have resolved to support only a presidential candidate that keeps his…
Chatham House: I’ll step down from presidential race if… – Kwankwaso
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has disclosed that he has not foreclosed stepping down from the February 25 presidential election.
However, he said he would only do so if…
2023 election battle for soul of Nigeria – Ezekwesili urges Nigerians to collect PVC
A former Minister of Education, Sandra Ezekwesili, says the forthcoming general election is a battle for the soul of Nigeria.
She said this in a tweet on Wednesday morning.
According to Ezekwesili, every registered voter must do all…
Talks on presidential candidate we’ll support almost concluded – Wike
Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Wike has hinted that talks with his political allies on the presidential candidate to support in the February 25 election will soon be concluded.
Wike stated this at St. Martin's Anglican Church, Omagwa Town,…
Doyin Okupe hails daughter for bagging 2nd degree from UK university
Former Director-General, Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Dr. Doyin Okupe has congratulated his daughter, Moradeke, on bagging a second degree from Hull University, United Kingdom.
In a tweet, the medical…