The Rivers Assembly loyal to Governor Siminialayi Fubara has insisted that the seats of Speaker, Martin Chike Amaewhule and 24 others remain vacant following their alleged defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The…
Alleged misconduct: PDP suspends three members in Benue
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue, on Monday, suspended three members of its State Working Committee from office for one month with immediate effect. The suspension was contained in a statement issued by the state party publicity secretary, Bemgba…
Why there are no protests in Zamfara — PDP
The Zamfara chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the nationwide protests by some groups did not reach the north-western state because of Gov Dauda Lawal’s good governance. Acting Chairman Mukhtar Lugga made this statement during a…
PDP NEC: Group ask Atiku to drop 2027 ambition, wants Wike suspended
Ahead of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a pressure group within the party has asked NEC to prevail on the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to shelve his presidential ambition in 2027 to…
Tinubu’s camp knows Wike cannot be trusted with power, says Momodu
A former presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dele Momodu has accused Nyesom Wike of disloyalty to the party and claims. Even though the FCT minister is working under the administration of President Bola Tinubu, the president’s camp…
Lawmakers accuse Shaibu of leaking govt secrets, begin impeachment
The Edo House of Assembly, on Wednesday, commenced impeachment proceedings against the state Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu. The Assembly accused the deputy governor of perjury and leaking the government’s secrets. The impeachment notice is believed to be the latest development…
Supreme Court affirms Fintiri as Adamawa Gov, dismisses Binani’s appeal
The Supreme Court has upheld the election victory of Ahmadu Fintiri from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Governor of Adamawa. The apex court, in a judgement on Wednesday, led by Justice John Okoro, unanimously rejected the appeal by Aishatu…
Supreme Court upholds Oborevwori’s election as Delta Governor, dismisses Adebutu’s appeal challenging Abiodun’s victory
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed all three appeals to overturn Sheriff Oborevwori’s election as governor of Delta State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the March 18…
Supreme Court dismisses Labour Party’s appeal, affirms Mbah as Enugu governor
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the election of Peter Mbah of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the governor of Enugu State. A five-man panel of Justices, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, affirmed Mbah’s election. The panel dismissed an…
Owelle The Lion: Nigeria’s advocate for social justice — Prof Bart Nnaji
When Senator Edward Kennedy breathed his last in 2009, Americans mourned the exit of someone every person agreed was truly the Lion of the Senate. Ted Kennedy was in the Senate for almost 47 years. He officially represented the state…