Outgoing Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has moved swiftly to quash any notion of him joining the All Progressive Congress. The outspoken Governor had on Monday hinted that he might leave the Peoples Democratic Party “if the need arises” fueling rumours of a switch to the APC. But Fayose has now clearly stated he has […]
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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar says President Muhammadu Buhari would have ordered his arrest if he had evidence of corruption against him. In a statement issued on his behalf by his campaign organisation, Abubakar said his emergence has thrown the camp of Buhari into confusion. “We are not surprised that there is confusion in the President’s […]
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The national body of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says Shehu Sani remains its senatorial candidate in Kaduna central. Yekini Nabena, acting national publicity secretary of the party, gave the clarification in an interview with NAN in Abuja on Sunday. He said Sani was the only senatorial candidate from the zone duly recognised by the […]
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PROTOCOLS: I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the Chairman and members of the Convention Committee for planning and conducting this convention. The same appreciation goes to the chairmen of National and State Executive Committees of our party. Thank you very much for doing a difficult job well. 2. I would like to pay […]
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Atiku Abubakar, who emerged presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday, has praised former President Olusegun Obasanjo for the role he played in his development in politics. He paid tribute to Obasanjo on Sunday while giving his acceptance speech at the PDP convention venue in Port-Harcourt, Rivers state. Atiku emerged winner of the […]
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At least 7,000 delegates will on Saturday, ratify President Muhammadu Buhari’s nomination as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in next year’s election. Kashim Shettima, governor of Borno state and deputy chairman of the APC presidential convention planning committee, said the delegates will converge at the Eagle Square, Abuja, for the ratification. Shettima […]
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the names of 24 governorship candidates for the 2019 elections. Yekini Nabena, national publicity secretary of the party, released the list in a statement on Friday. He said the national working committee (NWC) gave its approval during a meeting on Thursday. “Following the Governorship Primaries of the All […]
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Some houses and vehicles were burnt in Epe, Lagos East, on Thursday as political violence erupted following the killing of a supporter of one of the aspirants contesting to represent the All Progressives Congress in the House of Representatives election next year. The person killed was identified as Idris Alooma, said to be 30 years […]
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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Thursday reiterated that the deadline for political parties to conclude their primaries for all elective positions remains October 7. INEC restated the reminder in a statement signed by Solomon Soyebi, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee in Abuja. According to the electoral commission, the […]
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The battle for Kogi West Senatorial district in 2019 will be between Smart Adeyemi, a former senator and Dino Melaye, incumbent lawmaker representing the constituency. While Adeyemi is vying for the position on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Melaye is of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In 2015, the reverse was the […]
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