News as it breaks
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that it will hold an emergency meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) on Thursday, March 17. The meeting which will be held at 11:00 am virtually is expected to discuss the convention scheduled for March 26 and other party-related issues. The party…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has created additional 2,910 polling units in Kaduna State, bringing the number of polling units in the state to 8,012 from the earlier figure of 5,102. This was disclosed by the INEC resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Mrs Asmau Maikudi during a news…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has described the reaction of Governor Dave Umahi on the Federal High Court Judgement as unfortunate and unacceptable. In a statement, the President, OLUMIDE AKPATA explained that the Judgment was delivered on 8th March 2022, by Honourable Justice Inyang Ekwo which inter-alia ordered him and…
The Caretaker/Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress(APC) has released the zoning arrangement for the March 26 National Convention. APC in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Director of Publicity, Salisu Na’inna Ɗambatta, zoned the national chairman to the North-Central while the South West will produce the…
Ebonyi State Governor Dave Umahi has appealed the Federal High Court judgement which ordered the removal of him and his deputy, Eric Igwe, from office. According to a notice appeal filed in Suit No: FHC/ABJ/CS/920/2021 on Wednesday, Umahi, and his deputy stated that the Federal High Court erred in its…
Kwara State Government has given an assurance of prioritizing women empowerment it will continue to place priority on wo for the socio-economic development of the Country. The State Commisssioner for Communications, Mr .Olabode Towoju gave the assurance while addressing Journalists at the NUJ Press Center in Ilorin. He said that…
The Senate has on Wednesday rejected the request by President Muhammadu Buhari forthe amendment of section 84(12) of the Electoral Act which prevents appointive political office holders from contesting for election from party primary level without resigning. The Senate Leader, Yahaya Abdullahi ( APC Kebbi North ) had made the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC says it has commenced implementation of activities in the time table and schedule of activities for 2023 general election. A statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye indicates that the Notice of election has been served…
The Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, Mrs Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, says the rejection of 111 seats for women at the National Assembly was a big blow to the future of women participation in politics.Mrs Onyejeocha gave the indication while briefing newsmen in Abuja and described Nigeria as the…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters, House of Representatives, Mr Umar El-Yakub says the 2023 general elections will be credible and acceptable to all Nigerians. Mr El-Yakub gave the assurance while addressing House of Representative’s press corps.He noted that the signing of the Electoral Act amendment…
