Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has cautioned his political opponents to be wary of the fact that God’s hand is on his emergence as the state’s chief executive. Umahi said this during a thanksgiving service by Christ Embassy ,Abakaliki. “As they chase us,may they not incur the... Read more
The Appeal Court sitting in Enugu yesterday dismissed the appeal by the 2O15 governorship candidate of the Labor Party in Ebonyi State, Mr. Edward Nkwegu, for lack of merit. It consequently upheld the verdict of the governorship tribunal in Ebonyi State which affirmed the victory Engr. David Umahi of... Read more
The Police in Bayelsa has vowed to deal decisively with political parties and aspirants who foment trouble during and after the governorship elections slated for December 5. A statement issued by Mr Asinim Butswat, Police Public Relations Officer for Bayelsa Command on Friday noted that the Command... Read more
Ebri, Former Gov of Cross River, Wants APC To Replace Late Audu With One of His Sons
Politics November 28, 2015
From: Diana Okon-Effiong,Calabar The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been enjoined to fill the vacuum created by the dearth of Prince Abubakar Audu, with one of his sons. The call was made on Wednesday by Chief Clement Ebri, the former governor of Cross River, in an... Read more
The Nigerian Court of Appeal in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State has nullified the election of former president of Nigeria’s Senate, David Mark and ordered a fresh poll within 90 days. The verdict was sequel to the suit filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Benue South,... Read more
Audu buried in hometown as tension envelopes Kogi after inconclusive election
Politics November 23, 2015
Tension has enveloped Nigeria’s Kogi State following the sudden death on Sunday, of the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the election concluded on Saturday, Prince Abubakar Audu. Audu, a former governor of the state, was at the verge of the winning the election to return for the third time as governor. The... Read more
Bayelsa Guber : Dickson, Sylva, 18 others sign peace deal
Politics November 10, 2015
The Governor of Bayelsa, Hon Henry Dickson, former Governor Timipre Sylva and candidates for other political parties , Tuesday , signed a peace accord ahead the December 5 governorship election. The candidates signed to seal their commitments to ensuring a peaceful and violence-free governorship poll at a brief ceremony that was held in Yenagoa.... Read more
Former Senate leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba recently spoke with journalists in Calabar on a number of national Issues. Our Correspondent, Diana Okon-Effiong, Who Was There Brings Excerpts. What is Your Attitude On Fuel Subsidy? The issue of subsidy has always been there. What has been the extent of... Read more
Diana Okon-Effiog, Calabar Sen. Bassey Otu of the Labour Party (LP) has filed an appeal challenging the verdict of the National Assembly and State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Cross River. Otu, who lost the Cross River Southern Senatorial slot to Sen. Gershom Bassey of the Peoples’... Read more
The Bayelsa State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva, on Tuesday mobilised women and youths of the party to evacuate refuse in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital. The APC rolled out refuse trucks, and other earth-moving equipment to carry out clean-up of the various areas where... Read more
