Former Gov Umahi’s Younger Brother Withdraws From Ebonyi South Senatorial Race

Austin Umahi, the younger brother to the Minister of Works, David Umahi on Friday, December 29, withdrew from the Ebonyi South senatorial bye election. This followed the zoning of the position to Onicha local government area by the State Working Committee of the

Tinubu Poised To End Insecurity In Southeast, Says VP Shettima

The Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Friday, December 29, has stated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s firm resolve to end the reign of terror in the southeast region of the country. According to a statement issued by his Spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President

Ondo: Race On Who Emerges Aiyedatiwa’s Deputy Begins?

Several interest groups within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo state have begun lobbying to ensure their preferred candidate emerges as deputy to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The race to emerge Deputy Governor is due to next year’s governorship election. Aiyedatiwa is not perceived

BREAKING: Ondo Lands Commissioner Quits Position Over Akeredolu’s Death

Following his boss’s death, Ondo state commissioner for Infrastructure, Lands and Housing, Raimi Olayiwola Aminu, has voluntarily quit his appointment. This is coming less than 24 hours after Lucky Aiyedatiwa was sworn-in as the new Governor of Ondo State following demise of Oluwarotimi

Deconstructing Jerry Chukwueke’s Prognosis On Imo

By Ethelbert Okere In more ways than one, Jerry Chukwueke’s outing on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Christmas day was a good summary of the experience of the people of Imo state in the about-to-be concluded first term of Governor Hope Uzodimma.

Governor Mutfwang Pays Homage To Tinubu In Lagos While Dead Bodies Litter Plateau

Hardened Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang, alongside his counterparts in other states and Vice President Kashim Shettima, paid homage to President Bola Tinubu at his Bourdillon home in Lagos on Tuesday to mark the festive season. This is despite the Christmas Eve attacks in Bokkos

Supreme Court Rejects Prosecutor’s Push To Fast-Track Ruling In Trump Election Subversion Case

By BY MARK SHERMAN AND ERIC TUCKER, AP WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it will not immediately take up a plea by special counsel Jack Smith to rule on whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his actions to overturn the 2020 election results. The

INEC Set To Conduct Rerun, Bye-Elections Into NASS, State Assemblies Feb 3

The Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Saturday, February 3, 2024, as the date for the conduct of bye-elections and rerun elections into existing vacancies in both the state and National Assembly.  While the bye-elections will be conducted

We Are Single-Minded About Routing Out Crime, Criminality In Abia, Says Gov Otti

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, says his administration is single minded about routing out crime and criminality to ensure that Abia remains safe. Gov Otti’s statement was captured in a press release issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko. Caption:

BREAKING: Court Disqualifies Donald Trump From 2024 US Ballot

Former President Donald Trump is disqualified from serving as U.S. president and cannot appear on the primary ballot in Colorado because of his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters, the state’s top court ruled Tuesday.