UPDATED: COURT STOPS PDP NATIONAL CONVENTION AGAIN
BY JENN NOMAMIUKOR The Peoples Democratic Party's planned national convention, which was supposed to take place in Ibadan, Oyo State, from November 15 to 16, has once again been halted by an Abuja Federal High Court. The court also prohibited the Independent National Electoral Commission from overseeing, keeping an eye on, or acknowledging any results from the scheduled convention where national offices were supposed to be chosen. Justice Peter Lifu imposed the restraining order on Tuesday while ruling on an application filed by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido. Lamido had filed a lawsuit against the party, claiming that he was excluded from the exercise because he was wrongfully refused the chance to buy the nomination form for the national chairmanship position. Justice Lifu said the order became necessary because the PDP failed to comply with the relevant legal requirements...
PDP CRISIS CAUSED BY GREED SAYS FACTIONAL BOT CHAIR
HOTJIST NEWS Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, the faction's chairman of the PDP board of trustees, has attributed the party's current problem to years of constitutional violations and the unbridled personal aspirations of some of its leaders. Ohuabunwa said in an interview on Monday that the PDP's internal conflicts were self-inflicted and resulted from a continued disrespect for the party's fundamental principles. He stated, “Those of us who are true PDP members, who have remained committed since day one, decided to let...
TINUBU DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING TERRORISM, INSECURITY
HOTJIST NEWS The Presidency has described President Bola Tinubu as a leader committed to putting a stop to terrorism and restoring national unity, and it has reiterated his commitment to addressing insecurity and encouraging peaceful coexistence among Nigerians. In a post published on X on Tuesday, Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, praised Tinubu's emphasis on harmony and peacebuilding. He wrote, “Nigeria is now blessed with a President that is committed to ending the scourge of terror and insecurity. “One...
HAJIYA SUTURA SHEHU SHAGARI, LAST SURVIVING WIFE OF FORMER PRESIDENT SHEHU SHAGARI, DIES AT 89
By Aishat Momoh. O. Hajiya Sutura Shehu-Shagari, the last surviving wife of Nigeria’s former President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, has passed away at the age of...
KANO LAWMAKER ABDULMUMIN JIBRIN REJOINS APC, ENDORSES TINUBU’S 2027 RE-ELECTION BID
Kano lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin, representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency, has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC) and declared his full support for President Bola Tinubu’s...
TINUBU HAILS SOLUDO’S RE-ELECTION, PROMISES STRONGER FEDERAL–STATE PARTNERSHIP
By Aishat Momoh. O President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on his re-election, describing the outcome as an “affirmation of...
ANAMBRA GUBER ELECTION: CITIZENS JUBILATE AS SOLUDO DELCARED WINNER (VIDEO)
By 'Leke Yusuf Citizens of Anambra State expressed joy across the state as incumbent governor, Charles Soludo; was declared winner of yesterday's gubernatorial election. [video...
BREAKING: SOLUDO WINS ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION IN LANDSLIDE VICTORY
By Aishat Momoh. O. The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has been declared the winner of the November 8,...
ANAMBRADECIDES2025: BREAKDOWN OF THE RESULTS
Dunukofia LGA AAC-7 ADC 232 APC-3284 APGA 14892 Lp-71 PDP 16 Valid votes - 21102 Accredited voters - 21438 Total votes cast -...
TIGHT SECURITY AS INEC BEGINS COLLATION OF ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION RESULTS
By Aishat Momoh. O. There is a heavy security presence at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Awka as the collation...