Politics
‘That is not what we are concerned with now’ APC rubbishes 2023 list, says zoning not discussed
The All Progressives Congress’ Caretaker/ Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee has dismissed a list purportedly showing how the ruling party has zoned elective public offices for the 2023 general elections as well as its National Working
‘Fueling speculations’ Saraki’s 2023 presidential posters sighted at Abuja
Campaign posters of a former President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, were sighted in conspicuous areas of Abuja on Tuesday, fuelling speculations that he might soon declare his intention to contest the 2023 presidential
‘Despite sanctions’ Somali president signs law, extends mandate for two years
Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has signed a controversial law extending his mandate for another two years, despite threats of sanctions from the international community. State broadcaster Radio Mogadishu said the president, better known by
‘Drop hijab bill’ CAN tells National Assembly to focus on insecurity
A member of the House of Representatives, Mr Musa Saidu Abdullahi, who sponsored the bill seeking to enforce hijab wearing for female Muslims in public places, on Tuesday, met with the national leadership of the
‘Battling for positions’ APC to boycott Rivers LG poll
Seventeen political parties are to battle for positions in the local government elections scheduled for Saturday in Rivers State. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission had initially listed 18 political parties, but the All Progressives
‘PDP congress’ Makinde congratulates Arapaja, Fayose alleges over-voting
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that there was over-voting at the Peoples Democratic Party South-West zonal congress held in Osun State on Monday. He, however, said his camp chose to overlook
‘It is tearing us apart!’ Kukah charges governors to address religious uprising in North
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has challenged Northern Governors to address the religious uprising in the region. Bishop Kukah contended that a situation where Northern Governors meet in Kaduna or in Abuja
‘It is not the best’ Judiciary shouldn’t select political leaders, Jonathan says
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan said, on Monday, that the Judiciary should not select political leaders. Dr. Jonathan, made this known at a youth foundation programme hosted by the founder of TOS Foundation, Osasu Igbenedion
‘Defection drama’ Move to APC, lose your seat, Yari tells Matawalle
A former governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji AbulAziz Yari, has told the state governor, Bello Matawalle, to note that he would lose his seat if he leaves the Peoples Democratic Party, going by the Supreme
‘Bad belle!’ Obasanjo opens up on why MKO Abiola wasn’t made president
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday broke his silence over the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election presumably won by late business mogul, Moshood Kashimawo Abiola. Obasanjo, who described Abiola as his school
‘That is not what we are concerned with now’ APC rubbishes 2023 list, says zoning not discussed
The All Progressives Congress’ Caretaker/ Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee has dismissed a list purportedly showing how the ruling party has
