Former Bayelsa State Governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West, Henry Seriake Dickson, says there is no political crisis in the state following the death of Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewrudjakpo, dismissing claims that the late deputy governor had become a rallying point for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He stated this yesterday during a live press…
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the National Assembly to expedite action on the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act. Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made the call in his remarks at the regular quarterly consultative meeting of the commission with the civil society organisations (CSOs) on Wednesday in Abuja Amupitan called for…
The Senate has urged Nigerians, particularly Katsina communities, to remain united and vigilant amid worsening insecurity, warning against internal collaborators undermining national security. Lawmakers cautioned that individuals aiding or shielding criminals posed grave threats to peace, stability and effective security operations across affected communities. The call followed a Point of Order raised by Sen. Muntari…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said it would conduct a thorough clean-up of the country’s register of voters with a view to further sanitising and strengthening the integrity of the register. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said this during the commission’s quarterly consultative meeting with Civil Society Organisations on Wednesday in Abuja. Amupitan…
Former Benue Governor, Sen. Gabriel Suswam on Wednesday resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is contained in a letter he personally signed and addressed to Mbagber Council Ward, Logo Local Government Area of the state and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. Suswam said that the decision to leave the party…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State has dismissed as false reports claiming that the party has nominated a governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. The denial follows widespread speculation that had reportedly unsettled party members across the state, particularly on social media platforms. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday in Gusau, the APC…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has vowed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state will not be part of any arrangement designed to undermine the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde spoke on Tuesday at the inauguration of a newly built PDP Secretariat at Oke-Ado, Ibadan, which he said was part…
Senator Ahmed Wadada, a leading aspirant for the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship, has denied reports that he withdrew from the race. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant, Mr Sam Israel, Wadada described the viral report as a “fabrication” circulated by faceless political actors threatened by his growing popularity and state-wide support. Israel…
Alhaji Sani Danmasani, National Vice Chairman (Northwest) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has clarified that the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, is not its leader in Kano State or nationwide. Danmasani, in a statement on Monday, said the recent exit of Gov. Ahmed Yusuf from the party does not signal a…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday inaugurated a 50-member Policy and Manifesto Committee, tasked with developing people-centred policies to address Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges. Senator David Mark, the party’s National Chairman, charged the committee to focus on delivering policies with visible impact, warning against ambiguity and political rhetoric. “ADC must be known not for noise,…
