APC Releases Timetable For Bayelsa, Kogi Gov Primaries, Pegs Nominations Forms At N22.5m

The national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of its governorship primaries in Kogi and Bayelsa States. APC also announced the commencement of the sale of nomination forms for the primaries. The party fixed the cost of the nomination form at N22.5m and said … Read more

AFCON 2019: APC Reacts To Sanwo-Olu’s Donation To Super Eagles In Egypt

Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has not erred by making a donation to encourage the Super Eagles in the ongoing AFCON in Egypt. APC Publicity Secretary, Mr Joe Igbokwe in a statement on Tuesday, said that Sanwo-Olu had been known for charitable works even before joining the … Read more

Kogi Guber: APC Aspirants Reject Indirect Primaries

Twenty Kogi governorship aspirants on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) have rejected the indirect primaries adopted by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party. The aspirants said this in a protest letter addressed to the APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole which was read by one of them, Muhammed Ali, at a news … Read more

Reps Minority Leader: Northern Group Alerts Buhari

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The Northern Youths Movement (NYM) has told President Muhammadu Buhari to be mindful of the use of the National Assembly to tarnish his image. The group noted that the role being played by the House of Representatives Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila in the appointment of House Minority Principal Officers was capable of “splashing mud on the … Read more

AFCON 2019: PDP Condemns Sanwo-Olu’s Presence In Egypt

Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the visit of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s to Egypt for the on-going African Cup of Nations (AFCON) as insensitive, at a time the state faced two tragic incidents. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, … Read more

Asuu Condemns Buhari’s Education Policy, Says Against Nigerian Youths

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Sunday described President Muhammadu Buhari’s policy on education as “wicked and criminal against the needs of Nigerian youth”. The union accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of “a deliberate plan to starve public education with funds in order to deny Nigerian youths the right to know … Read more

PDP Condemns Buhari’s Appointments, Says Presidency Is Insensitive

Following recent appointments announced by the presidency, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sunday condemned  President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for alleged insensitivity to the welfare of the people of the country. It also alleged that Buhari had abandoned Nigerians to their fate and was only interested in the appointment of … Read more

Osun Guber: Lagos Speaker Urges Adeleke To Support Oyetola

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The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has urged the defeated candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Ademola Adeleke, to prove his commitment to the residents of the State of Osun by supporting the Governor Gboyega Oyetola. It was reported yesterday that the Supreme Court upheld the … Read more

APC Approves Indirect Primaries In Kogi

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved Indirect Primaries to elect the Party’s candidate for the forthcoming Kogi Governorship election. The approval was given after a meeting of the NWC on Friday where a formal request from the Kogi State executive and stakeholders in preference for the Indirect Primary … Read more

Ninth Senate: APC Picks House Of Reps Leader

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has adopted Al-Hassan Doguwa who represents Doguwa/Tundun Wada Federal Constituency, Kano State, as Majority Leader of House of Representatives. The National Chairman of APC, Adams Oshiomhole, said this on Monday when Deputy Governor of Kano State, Nasiru Gawuna, led a delegation to pay him a courtesy visit in … Read more

Tinubu’s Message To Newly Elected NASS Leaders

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National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has advised the newly elected leaders of the country’s 9th National Assembly on the importance of a harmonious relationship between the executive arm and the legislative arm of the government. This was contained in a congratulatory message, titled “Nurturing and Deepening National Assembly Institution, … Read more

Ninth Assembly: APC Governors Promise To Work With National Assembly Leaders

Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, under the auspices of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, has vowed to work in synergy with the leadership of the ninth National Assembly. This was disclosed in a letter of congratulations signed by the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Kebbi state, Atiku Bagudu. … Read more

Ninth Senate: APC Has No More Excuse For Non-Performance-Oshiomole

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National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has said that the party had no more excuse for non-performance  with the emergence of Senator Ahmed Lawan and Hon Femi Gbajamiabila as Senate President and Speaker, respectively. He noted that with its men at the helms of affairs in the National Assembly the … Read more

9th Assembly Inauguration: Protest Against Secret Ballot

The inauguration of the 9th Senate has begun with a protest from supporters of Sen. Ahmad Lawan following the announcement that secret ballot would be used. The use of of the secret ballot was made known by the Clerk of the National Assembly, Mohammed Omolori after reading the proclamation from President Muhammadu Buhari at exactly … Read more

Okorocha Denied Accreditation As He Arrives NASS complex

Former Imo state governor, Rochas OKorocha has been denied accreditation at the National Assembly.   The 9th Assembly is currently being inaugurated and Okorocha who won the March 9th Imo West Senatorial district in controversial circumstances, had arrived the Assembly complex and expected that he be inaugurated.   However, he was denied accreditation and even the … Read more

9th Assembly LIVE UPDATE : National Assembly Elects Their Leaders

Orji Kalu Withdraws From Deputy Senate Presidency Race Former  Governor of Abia State, southeast Nigeria, and Senator-elect, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has withdrawn from the race for the position of the Deputy President of the forthcoming 9th Nigerian Senate. (READ MORE) Gbajabiamila Arrives Chamber #SpeakersWatch The people of Lagos have shown their excitement with high … Read more

Ninth Senate: APC Lawmaker Refuses To Step Down For Gbajabiamila

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John Dyegh, a member of the House of Representatives contesting for the office of Speaker of the 9th Assembly, says he is still in the race and would not step down for Mr Femi Gbajabiamila. Despite the  All Progressives Congress (APC) having zoned the office of the Speaker to the South-west and endorsed Mr Gbajabiamila … Read more

Atiku vs Buhari: Tribunal To Resume Hearing After Bulkachuwa’s Withdrawal

The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal will resume sitting on the petition filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and its candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, challenging the victory of President Muhammadu Buhari in the February 23 election. Ekohotblog.com understand this is taking place following the withdrawal of Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa. It was earlier reported that the … Read more

Ninth Assembly: Northern Group Rejects Lawan’s Presidency, Gives Reasons

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The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has kicked against the candidacy of Ahmed Lawan as President of the ninth Senate. The group made it known that the support Lawan is currently getting from chieftains within the All Peoples Congress (APC) is because of their personal ambitions ahead of the 2023 general elections, and not in … Read more