President Buhari, who acknowledged the many virtues of Senator Shettima which he said qualified him for the position, was confident that the vice-presidential candidate would not disappoint the party and Nigerians According to him, what matters to him is the unity, security, and prosperity of Nigerians and he is glad the APC is on course … Read more
The PDP alleged that the former Lagos State governor’s effort to “frustrate” the outcome of the election won by its candidate and Governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke, was rejected by stakeholders in Abuja The party said it is open to suggestions and further collaborations with well-meaning Nigerians EDITOR’S PICK INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes … Read more
President Buhari, who received the VP Candidate shortly after he was unveiled by the leadership of the party and Bola Tinubu, expressed delight over the choice of the former Governor of Borno as running mate The president expressed strong optimism that the APC ticket would emerge victorious in 2023 EDITOR’S PICK None Of Our Officials … Read more
The reaction by the Christian body comes hours after the ruling party officially presented Shettima – a Muslim – as the running mate to its presidential flagbearer, Bola Tinubu, who is also a Muslim Shettima, a two-term governor of Borno State, is the lawmaker representing Borno Central senatorial district in the National Assembly EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Many Nigerians especially Christians have criticised the emergence of Shettima as Tinubu’s running mate as both candidates are Muslims Tinubu, however, argued that if “he intended to cash in on ethnicity, he would have picked a running mate from the North Western part of Nigeria, which has the highest number of registered voters” EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Omokri said the only threat to PDP’s victory in 2023 is Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and not Tinubu He noted that Tinubu, who could not ensure APC’s victory in Osun State, can’t pose a threat to PDP’s victory EDITOR’S PICK: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect Oyo Gets New Deputy … Read more
Tinubu initially named Kabiru Masari as his placeholder ahead of the deadline for submission of running mates by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC He insisted that Tinubu can’t be disqualified because he emerged as APC presidential candidate after a duly organized national convention EDITOR’S PICK: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes … Read more
Nelson, a chieftain of the party in Lagos and an ally of APC Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, reportedly died on Sunday at the age of 66 after a brief illness The sudden demise of the former executive director of Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund came as a shock to many Lagos APC supporters EDITOR’S … Read more
The PDP also asked INEC to resist the alleged manipulations and pressure from the APC by sticking to its assurance to the people that the election would be transparent It congratulated the people of Osun and urged them to remain on alert, protect their votes, and ensure that the results declared at the polling centres … Read more
The Ohanaeze chieftain lamented that many Igbo elites have failed to make a positive impact on the zone like Tinubu had done in the South-West The Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo said Tinubu dominates the political atmosphere of the South-West by working hard EDITOR’S PICK Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Labourers’ Comment, Says ‘There’s Dignity In … Read more
Shettima was recently announced as the vice-presidential candidate of the APC by the party’s flagbearer and former Lagos State governor, Bola Tinubu, who won the party’s presidential primary He, however, asked Nigerians to look beyond religious sentiment and focus on how to move the country forward EDITOR’S PICK UK Election: Kemi Badenoch Slams Nigerian Politicians, … Read more
Moghalu, who lost the ADC presidential ticket in the primaries, said he is not surprised by the uproar the issue has generated The former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Deputy-Governor said the storm being sparked by the decision is because of the sensitivity of religion in Nigeria today EDITOR’S PICK UK Election: Kemi Badenoch Slams … Read more
He was reacting to reports which emerged online on Wednesday suggesting that the PDP chieftain has pitched a tent with the ruling APC to work for the emergence of Bola Tinubu as Nigeria’s President The 65-year-old pharmacist-turned politician also contested the PDP’s governorship primary election but lost to 45-year-old Olajide Adediran aka Jandor EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Top Ex-lawmaker And Founding Member Of APC, Dumps Party. The lawmaker has been part of the APC since its inception in 2013. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: IGP Bans Use Of Spy Number Plates Nationwide [See Why] Tinubu/Shettima: 3 Top APC Members Who Quit Party Over Muslim-Muslim Ticket BREAKING: Gunmen Attack Residence Of LP Guber Candidate, Lasun … Read more
Tinubu on Sunday had announced former Borno State Governor, Kassim Shettima, as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election Lawal said the choice of Shettima was a sign that the APC presidential candidate has “been cornered by self-serving, hero-worshiping, lapdogs” EDITOR’S PICK Osun 2022: Four Years Is Not Enough, Give Me Another Term – … Read more
The nine APC governors said although Tinubu reserved the right to pick his running mate, they had not concluded their discussions with Tinubu before he went ahead to announce Shettima An associate of Tinubu was also quoted as saying that Tinubu was not supposed to have made the announcement in that manner EDITOR’S PICK Osun … Read more
Zulum described the choice of Senator Shettima as the APC vice-presidential candidate as the wisest choice made by Tinubu He added that Tinubu has chosen for Nigeria, an incoming Vice President, with very deep knowledge not only of the Nigerian economy but also of the world EDITOR’S PICK Osun 2022: Four Years Is Not Enough, … Read more
Masari tendered his resignation in a letter to the party on Sunday EDITOR’S PICK Kuje Prison Attack: FG Declares 72 Boko Haram Suspects Wanted, Releases Names, Photos Scores Killed As NAF Airstrikes Targeting Bandits ‘Mistakenly’ Hit Civilians In Katsina DCP Abba Kyari, Dariye, Nyame ‘Missing’ After Attack On Kuje Facility EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Tinubu, whilst announcing Shettima, a Muslim, two-term Governor of Borno State as his running mate, stated that by his selection, he is not oblivious of the religious and ethnic sensitivities of the nation The APC flagbearer however enthused that the challenges facing the nation requires placing competence in governance above religious sentiments EDITOR’S PICK Kuje … Read more
Tinubu Sends Powerful Message To Buhari Hours After Return To Nigeria. Tinubu has told the Federal Government to arrest attackers of Kuje Prison. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Tragedy As Heavy Flood Sweeps Lexus Jeep, 4 Occupants Away In Agege [BREAKING] Kuje Prison Attack: FG Declares 72 Boko Haram Suspects Wanted, Releases Names, Photos JUST IN: … Read more