Tag: election
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2023 election showcased unparalleled diversity in party representation -INEC Report
The independent Natiional Electoral Commission, INEC has said 2023 general elections showcased unparalleled party representation across seven political parties in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the Sam Olumekun National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee on Friday. The Report showcases the election’s unparalleled diversity in party representation,…
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Edo 2024: Ogbeide-Ihama pulls out, says I can’t be part of flawed process
Hon Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama a two term federal lawmaker has formally withdrawn from the PDP guber race declaring that the process so far has been deliberately tailored to favour a particular aspirant. Ogbeide-Ihama a two-time chairman of Reps committee on Culture and Tourism in a withdrawal letter he signed noted that he can’t be part of…
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Edo 2024: Ize-Iyamu pulls out of guber race
The coast is getting clearer as a frontline aspirant in the forthcoming Edo gubernatorial election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has withdrawn from the race on the eve of the party’s primary election. Read his letter of withrawal ,which he addressed to the National Chairman of the party, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. See letter of withdrawal below: “A…
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JUST IN: Nigerians contributed N595,976,994 to our campaign – Obi/Baba group+Photos
…not $150m as alleged in some quarters Aftermath of the 2023 Presidential Elections, the Obi/Baba-Ahmed Campaign Group has presented the report of its fundraising during the 2023 General elections. The Team Lead of the fundraising group Aisha Yesufu, on Thursday in Abuja presented the report said the process on disbursement was based on accountability…
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Edo PDP demands cancellation of wards delegates election results
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has called for the cancellation of the outcome of wards delegates election held on Saturday in the state. This is contained in a statement by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Ogie Vasco, and made available to NAN, Abuja on Wednesday.
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Thuggery, hijacking of materials in Kano, Enugu, Akwa Ibom under our radar – INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday said it is monitoring cases of thuggery and hijacking of electoral materials in some states in the ongoing rerun and bye-elections in some states. INEC, in a statement on its X handle, listed the affected states where violence were reported as Akwa Ibom, Kano and Enugu States.…
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S/Court to deliver judgment on guber disputes in Ogun, Gombe, Delta, Nasarawa, Kebbi tomorrow
The Supreme Court has scheduled judgment for tomorrow (Friday), January 19, in the disputes over the last governorship election in five states. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG, reports the states are Ogun, Kebbi, Gombe, Nasarawa, Delta. According to the court’s schedule sighted on Thursday, January 18, the court will deliver judgments on two appeals relating to Ogun, marked…
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Speaker Abbas hails gallant Armed Forces, salutes fallen heroes
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has hailed the Nigerian Armed Forces for their gallantry and patriotism, saying they remain one of the best in the world. Speaker Abbas said this in his message to commemorate this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day, which is marked every January 15, to mourn and…
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2027 Presidency: Governor Makinde distances self from the G-5 Port Harcourt declaration
…Says It’s Premature, Inappropriate. The Governor of Oyo State, Engr Seyi Makinde has distanced himself from the purported declaration by the former Governor of Benue State, Dr Samuel Ortom, that the G-5 Governors have thrown their weight behind the 2027 Presidential aspiration of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. In a report published in page 4 of…
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Why we rejected endorsement of Ighodalo – Edo PDP
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has rebuffed the endorsement of one of the governorship aspirants, Dr Asue Ighodalo by a section of party leaders in one of the senatorial districts. The PDP state secretary, Mr Hilary Otsu in a statement affirmed that such endorsements aimed to question the credibility of…