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Former Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has accused Governor Monday Okpebholo of orchestrating the suspension of 18 Local Government Area (LGA) Chairmen by the State House of Assembly to enable Okpebholo access and squander the N800 million monthly special security funds, the environmental funds, and other funds in the local governments’ accounts. In a statement to…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has recognized Sylvester Ezeokenwa, as the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress Alliance (APGA). INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, said the decision was in line with Supreme Court’s ruling on 27th November that laid to rest the leadership tussle in the Anambra State ruling party. A statement on Tuesday…

Paschal Obi, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented Ideato North and South Federal Constituency, has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obi was officially welcomed back to the APC fold by the Imo State APC executives led by Macdonald Ebere. The former lawmaker had earlier formalized…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State has accused the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, and the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, of orchestrating the expulsion of Hon Ikenga Ugochinyere in an attempt to undermine his influence within the party. The executives of the party at Umukegwu/Umuopia ward and Ideato North Local Government Area…

A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus, has assured Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara of victory over his enemies. Speaking at the commissioning of the Bori Town Internal Roads project in the state, Secondus said the reign of Fubara has restored peace and sanity in Rivers State. According to him,…

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the suspension of the chairmen of the state’s 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) by the Edo State House of Assembly, allegedly acting on the directive of Governor Monday Okpebholo. Naija News had earlier reported that the House suspended the council executives at…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State has filed a legal suit against Rt. Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the current representative of the Ethiope Federal Constituency, at the Federal High Court in Warri. The party is asking the court to declare her seat vacant after her recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The…

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s Senior Special Assistant on Strategic Communication, Allen Sowore, has said visits to the former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, cannot help Peter Obi, Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Allen Sowore said former President Obasanjo has no political clout to lead the opposition parties or their leaders to achieve their interests. Governor Aiyedatiwa‘s aide…

The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has stated that the God in heaven is his only ‘godfather’, insisting that he operates independently without a political influence and does not permit external influences to dictate his governance. Otti reaffirmed his commitment to an open-door policy while addressing the complications that arise from political sponsorship, noting…

A former spokesman of Obi/Datti Campaign Organization, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said opposition politicians are moving to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to use state institutions to rig the 2027 election. Barrister Okonkwo said under a free and fair election the ruling party, APC, would not get any vote from the citizens. He stated this…

The Oyo State Chairman of the African Action Congress (AAC), Kayode Babayomi, has said Governor Seyi Makinde has yet to give good governance to citizens of the state. Kayode Babayomi accused Governor Makinde of deceiving Oyo residents with social media posts. He called him the most packaged social media Governor in the country. He stated…

The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers State led by Edwin Woko, has berated the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, over his recent remarks about the party’s ambition to win the Rivers State governorship election in 2027. Naija News reports that during the inauguration of the Tony Okocha-led APC…

There is growing confusion at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) as embattled chairman Danladi Umar and newly appointed chairman Mainasara Kogo both assert leadership over the tribunal. Investigations reveal that both Umar and Kogo have officially visited the tribunal and engaged with staff, leaving no clear directive on who is in charge. President Bola…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its gubernatorial candidate, Gboyega Oyetola, stole the 2018 governorship election in the state from him. Naija News reports that Adeleke made this known in an interview with Wazobia TV on Monday. Governor Adeleke claimed he did not lose the election to…

The Labour Party, led by Julius Abure faction, has said the National Youth Leader of the party is Prince Kennedy Ahanotu. In a statement signed by Abure and his faction’s National Secretary, Alhaji Farouk Ibrahim, on Monday, he warned the public against working with Comrade Anslem Eragbe. The statement stated that Eragbe’s tenure as the…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe has advised the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar to shelve his 2027 political ambition till 2031. Speaking via a Facebook post on Monday, he insisted that it is impossible for Atiku to become president in 2027 He said: “Former Vice President…

The Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Ata, has lauded the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his leadership prowess and remarkable achievements since assuming office in August 2023. Naija News reports that Ata, in a statement by his aide, Seyi Olorunsola, congratulated Wike, on his 57th birthday. He described Wike…

The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2023 Bayelsa State election, Udengs Eradiri, has opened up about his campaign hurdles and the transactional nature of politics in Nigeria. Naija News reports that Eradiri, in an interview with Arise News on Monday, expressed frustration within his party, lamenting the deep-rooted corruption and systemic challenges that…

A former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has alleged that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is a betrayal like the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Naija News reports that Akpabio while speaking as a special guest of honour at a public lecture and book…

Former member of the House of Representatives in Rivers State, Farah Dagogo, has asserted that the unresolved rift between ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan and the former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, is still hunting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Naija News reports that Dagogo made this known in an interview with Daily Post, stating that…