Politics Archives — Page 22 of 48

May 9, 2021 No Responses

PDP Disowns Factional Leaders

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State has pledged to take appropriate action against members of the “True PDP” who recently set up a parallel office in the state. The state PDP Chairman, Alhaji Tukur Danfulani, explained at a press...

May 1, 2021 No Responses

INEC Expands Polling Units In Enugu To 4,147

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expanded the polling units in Enugu State from 2,958 to 4,147 polling units to create easy access to polling units in the state. Dr Emeka Ononamadu, the INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner for...

April 30, 2021 No Responses

Obaseki Chairs PDP e-Registration Committee

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) has named Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State as the Chairman of the party’s e-registration committee. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, disclosed this w...

April 27, 2021 No Responses

PDP Denies Generating N10b In 2019

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has denied an allegation that it generated the sum of N10 billion from sale of nomination and expression of interest forms in 2019. A member of the PDP, Mr Kazeem Afegbua, has petitioned the Economic...

April 20, 2021 No Responses

INEC Commences Training For Electoral Officers In Lagos

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday commenced training for Electoral Officers and Assistant Electoral Officers (Operations) in preparation for its planned expansion of Polling Units (PUs). INEC’s spokesman i...

April 13, 2021 No Responses

PDP Screens 10 Anambra Guber Aspirants

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Screening Committee for Anambra governorship election on Monday screened 10 of the 16 aspirants seeking the party’s ticket. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the 10 aspirants screened are Sen. Uche Ekwunif...

March 29, 2021 No Responses

APC Celebrates Tinubu @ 69

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described Sen. Bola Tinubu, one of its national leaders, as a man of excellence, a true democrat and a great leader. Gov. Mai Mala Buni, National Chairman, APC Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning...

March 22, 2021 No Responses

PDP Condemns Attacks On Ortom’s Motorcade

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the Saturday attack and alleged assassination attempt on Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue by suspected bandits. The party made the condemnation in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbon...

March 1, 2021 No Responses

PDP Postpones Purchase Of Forms For Anambra Governorship Primaries

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday announced the postponement of the sale of forms for Anambra governorship primary election from the earlier scheduled date of Monday, March 1, to Wednesday, March 10. The party in a statement by its...

January 10, 2021 No Responses

PDP Hails High Court Verdict On Obaseki

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the Saturday’s judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja which upheld the qualification and election of Edo Gov. Godwin Obaseki. The party in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr ...

January 2, 2021 No Responses

Tambuwal Dissolves Local Govt Caretaker Committees

Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal on Friday, dissolved the caretaker committees of all the 23 local government councils in the State. Tambuwal announced the dissolution of the committees after meeting with the caretakers in Sokoto.The governor expres...

December 8, 2020 No Responses

Diri Lauds INEC, Others On Peaceful Senatorial Poll In Bayelsa

Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for allowing the will of the people to prevail in Saturday’s by-elections for the Bayelsa West and Central Senatorial districts. The gove...

December 7, 2020 No Responses

Lalong Congratulates Plateau’s First Female Senator-Elect,Dadu’ut

December 5, 2020 No Responses

INEC Cautions Against Vote Buying, Food Sharing At Polling Units

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday cautioned politicians against vote buying, food sharing and other activities capable of buying the conscience of voters at polling units during Saturday’s Lagos East bye-elections. Dr Adekunle Og...