Politics

The Campaign Organisation of Prince Dotun Babayemi has warned that the Osun State governorship election scheduled for July 16 this year, should be devoid of thuggery and violence that could trigger destruction of lives and property. This…

Senator Mohammed Goje, a former Governor of Gombe State has described as untrue reports that he participated in the just concluded primary of the Peoples Democratic Party for Gombe Central. He said he remained a loyal member of the All…

Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, the governor of Rivers State, dissolved his cabinet as part of a calculated political masterstroke to impose his preferred governorship candidate in 2023. Though Wike has not stated who he wants to succeed him as…

Officials of the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress have revealed the reason for the postponement of screening exercise of the party’s 25 presidential aspirants. Recall that the party’s National Publicity…

Some suspected hoodlums on Monday attacked atleast four vehicles on their way out of the campaign venue of Osun State governor, Adegboyega Oyetola in Gbongan. WITHIN NIGERIA learnt that Governor Oyetola addressed his supporters at…

Presidential hopeful and member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rotimi Amaechi has stated that there is a need to focus on ensuring more opportunities for women. This was stated on Monday by Amaehi at a meeting with delegates of…

Former governor of Lagos and All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential hopeful, Bola Tinubu has stated that he will make the provision of security his major priority if he is elected as president. This was made known over the weekend…

Member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Simon Mwadkwon has clinched the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial ticket for Plateau North District. Mwadkwon, in a keenly contested…

The Bayelsa chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has conducted a peaceful Federal House of Representatives primaries across the five federal constituencies in the State. As of the time of filing this report, three federal…

The All Progressive Congress for the umpteenth time has revised the timetable and schedule of activities for the governorship, State House of Assembly, Senate, and House of Representatives primary elections. The development came a day…

Former Minister of Sports Malam Bolaji Abdullahi has emerged the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate for Kwara central senatorial district. Abdullahi was elected through affirmation by delegates at the PDP’s senatorial primary at…

Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday withdrew the suit he filed against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Attorney-General of the Federation over his presidential ambition.…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State has chosen its candidates for the State House of Assembly and House of Representatives in the general elections of 2023. Those elected include; 1-Lawal M. Rabi, House of…

Governor of Niger, Abubakar Sani Bello has stated that he would appoint Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti state governor as President Muhammadu Buhari's successor if he has his way. The Niger governor said Fayemi, a presidential hopeful of the All…

Senator Ademola Adeleke's campaign billboards have been set ablaze in Ejigbo town, Osun State's Ejigbo Local Government Area. According to reports, a mob was seen destroying and tearing down billboards in various parts of town.…

The recent visit of the Vice President Yemi Osinbanjo to Zamfara State ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary has been described as insensitive. The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)…

Rev. Ejike Mbaka, the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu Nigeria has stated that the Enugu people don’t need a cultist to be their next governor in 2023. This was made known by Mbaka when the former Minister of Power, Prof…

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, on Saturday, said he is not desperate to be the running mate of any of the presidential aspirant in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) if they emerge the party’s candidate for next year’s…

Dr. Dauda Lawal Dare, the former Executive Director of First Bank PLC, has defected from the All Progressive Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He declared his governorship ambition in Zamfara State on the platform of…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo met privately with 69 delegates from the All Progressives Congress from Kaduna State on Sunday. The Vice President is also a presidential candidate for the 2023 presidential election on the APC platform.…

Former chief of army staff and current ambassador of Nigeria to Benin Republic, Tukur Buratai has implored delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno to support Rotimi Amaechi's presidential bid. This was made known on…

Governor of Borno state, Babagana Zulum has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari will play a crucial role in the selection of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). While hosting Rotimi Amaechi, presidential…

Otunba Yinka Akerele, a former governorship candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, has emerged as the party's House of Representatives candidate for the Ekiti North Federal Constituency. WITHIN NIGERIA gathered that…

The ruling All Progressives Congress APC has postponed indefinitely, the screening of its presidential aspirants earlier slated for Monday, May 23. Although the no reason was given for the alteration of its timetable, the ruling party…

The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, secured a return ticket as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a third term to represent the Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency of Delta State. Mr…