By Sylvanus Tyoakaa Abuja Former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared his intention to contest for the 2023 Presidential race on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressing supporters on Wednesday in Abuja, he said he will appropriately tax the rich to provide amenities for the poor. “It is in the…
Hundreds of members of the Youth Wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under the aegis of “APC North-South Patriotic Coalition”, on Thursday stormed the National Secretariat of the party in Abuja to protest against alleged plans by the party to impose for President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate. The protesters carried banners and…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that it will not extend the deadline for the conduct of primaries. In a statement issued on Thursday, the commission said the deadline remains “firm and fixed” for Friday, June 3, stressing that political parties have “one month from today” to conclude their primaries. The statement signed by…
A group, under the auspices of Concerned Nigeria Citizens (CNC) on Wednesday barricaded both secretariats of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja, demanding that the parties must zone their presidential tickets to the South. The group with representatives from the six geopolitical zones, insisted that the principles…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rescheduled its activities for the 2023 general elections. This is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday night. The statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Party, Debo Ologunagba announced that dates the party’s Governorship and National Assembly primary elections, among…
The Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on governments at all levels to take urgent measures to create a safe and conducive environment for journalism practice in Nigeria. This call was made in a statement on Tuesday marking World Press Freedom Day. The statement signed by Idowu Adewale Communications Officer MRA noting that the rising spate of…
