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March 26, 2023 No Responses

APC Petitions INEC Over Delta Guber Poll

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the outcome of the March 18 governorship election in Delta.The petition was signed by Mr Godwin Anaughe, the state APC Director, Election and Strategy on Saturday...

March 21, 2023 No Responses

Omo-Agege Rejects Delta Governorship Result

Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the March 18 governorship election in Delta, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege has rejected the result of the election. INEC on Monday declared Chief Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the...

March 20, 2023 No Responses

Sanwo-Olu Re-Elected For Second Term

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State winner of the Saturday’s Governorship elections. Prof. Adenike Oladiji, Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, (FUTA) Akure, the Returning Of...

March 12, 2023 No Responses

Obi, Soludo Campaign For Anambra House Of Assembly Candidates

Mr Peter Obi, candidate of the Labour Party, and the Anambra state Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), have intensified campaigns for their respective candidates, ahead of the March 18 House of Assembly election in...

February 12, 2023 No Responses

Peter Obi: Our Victory’ll Mark Beginning Of New Nigeria

The Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, on Saturday said Labour Party victory in the 2023 Presidential election on February 25, 2023 would mark the beginning of a new Nigeria. Obi, accompanied by his running mate,...

January 30, 2023 No Responses

Buhari Congratulates Osinbajo’s Father-In-Law, Pa Soyode At 80

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday congratulated Chief Olutayo Soyode, father-in-law of Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, on his 80th birthday. The vice-president, alongside his wife, Dolapo on Sunday, graced the Thanksgiving Service and luncheon held in c...

January 19, 2023 No Responses

Catholic Bishops Urge Nigerians To Elect Patriotic, Servant Leaders

For the desired change in the country, Nigerians must vote for leaders who will be true patriots and servants of the people, the Catholic Bishops of Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have said. The Bishops also advised the electorate to ensure that...

January 17, 2023 No Responses

PVCs: PDP, APC Trade Words In Lagos Over Alleged Manipulation

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to pay special attention to Lagos State in ensuring free, fair and credible elections, alleging manipulation of collection of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The Lagos ...

January 3, 2023 No Responses

661,783 PVCs Remain Uncollected In Edo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Edo office, has disclosed that 661,783 old and new Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) were yet to be collected in the state as at December 31, 2022. Mr Timidi Wariowie, the Head, Voter Education and...

December 16, 2022 No Responses

Buhari Mourns Demola Seriki

President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a condolence message to the family of Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki, saying his ”passing has left the government in shock.” Buhari sympathised with friends and professional colleagues of the natio...

December 15, 2022 No Responses

Catholic Clerics Preach Love, Seek Divine Guidance On Leadership

Nigerians across the nation have been urged to show love and embrace forgiveness and reconciliation during the Yuletide season, in line with the spirit of Christmas. They were also enjoined to seek divine guidance in choosing the right leaders for...

November 24, 2022 No Responses

Adeleke Faults Appointment Of 30 Permanent Secretaries By Outgoing Gov Oyetola

Out-going Governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola on Thursday approved the appointment of 30 Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the state’s civil service. In a swift reaction, the Governor-Elect, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, said any Coordin...

November 24, 2022 No Responses

Ex-SGF, Babachir Lawal’s Group Endorses Peter Obi For 2023

A group coordinated by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Babachir Lawal, has endorsed presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, as its preferred candidate for 2023 poll. In a statement released in...

November 14, 2022 No Responses

Tinubu Donates N40m To Flood Victims In Edo

Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu donated N40 million to flood victims in Edo State on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the floods displaced about 32,893 persons in Etsako Central,...