POLITICS

The Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Benin has received petitions from five political parties and their candidates, challenging the declaration of Governor Godwin Obaseki as the rightful winner of the September 19 poll. The Secretary of the tribunal, …

A former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomole, on Tuesday, sought for an out-of-court settlement in the N10bn libel suit instituted against him by Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom. Ortom had filed the suit against the former …

The House of Representatives will continue with its earlier plan to amend relevant parts of the Constitution to reform the Nigeria Police Force, despite the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad by the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, on Sunday. …

Elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, on Monday said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), lacks the constitutional powers to restructure Nigeria. He advised proponents of restructuring to channel their energies towards ensuring their representatives in the State and National …

Over 40 companies have indicated interest and have been invited for a live presentation for a virtual or practical demonstration of electronic voting machines that would be used for the Ondo state governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission has said. …

A former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has said that Lagos State is ripe for the Peoples Democratic Party to take over in subsequent elections. Fayose was quoted by his media aide, Lere Olayinka, as saying, “Lagos is ripe …

The Peoples Democratic Party has called on the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to caution Governor Rotimi Akeredolu for allegedly causing violence across the state. The main opposition party in the state also accused security agencies in the state …

• Appeal Court inaugurates petition secretariat in Benin City • Ekiti PDP, Wike, Oni, Agoro, groups congratulate Obaseki • Say victory at Edo poll triumph of democracy, litmus test for 2023 Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has received his Certificate …

The Edo State Governor and governor-elect, Godwin Obaseki, on Monday, hailed the Edo people for ensuring his victory at the state governorship election. He noted that his reelection had put anl end to godfatherism and ensured that ‘the lions and …

As a result of the clash between supporters of the All Progressives Congress and those of the Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has urged his opponent in the October 10 governorship election to caution his supporters. In …

• Electoral body redesigns ballot papers, result sheets against fraud • IGP deploys 31,000 personnel, identifies flashpoints • Abdulsalam panel arrives Edo today for a peace deal • NYSC DG seeks protection for corps members • Benin monarch tasks INEC, police …

The United States Government says it has imposed visa restrictions on some individuals for their actions during the November 2019 Kogi and Bayelsa State elections and in the run up to the Edo and Ondo State governorship polls on Saturday …

The former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has warned the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, against tampering with the leadership of Peoples Democratic Party in South-West states. Fayose insisted that the Oyo governor had no right to interfere in …

As the agitation for the South to produce the next President in 2023 gathers momentum, a former Abia State Governor and Chief Whip of the Senate, Chief Orji Kalu, has warned those clamouring for power shift that there is no …

The defection of former Director-General of All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Organisation in the 2019 general election, Dr. Chidi Lloyd, to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, has sent huge shockwaves through the fragmented party. Though defection from …

Opposition party in Edo State, the All Progressives Congress, has alleged plans by Governor Godwin Obaseki and the Peoples Democratic Party to arrest its leaders over staged kidnappings in the state. The Chairman of the media committee for the PDP …

The candidates of both the  All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming governorship election in Ondo State, Governor Rotimi Akeredolu and Mr Eyitayo Jegede, respectively, have lambasted each other over the clash by their supporters at …

NCFront tackles presidency over Na’Abba Former presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Obadiah Mailafia, who was invited by the Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday for the second time, told newsmen that he was told not to talk, …

The Ondo State Governor, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu has advised citizens and residents of the state to avoid fighting over any politician as the state governorship election draws near. He specifically urged members of the state chapter of the All Progressives …

The Peoples Democratic Party has accused the All Progressives Congress of planning to cause chaos in Uzairue, Etsako West Local Government Area which the party said made it shift its campaign to the Owan East Local Government Area. Speaking on …