Month: March 2023

A group of foreign and local observers has commended the Armed Forces led by General Lucky Irabor for the peaceful conduct of the governorship and state assembly polls across the country. The observers, under the aegis of the Centre for Africa Liberation and Socio-Economic Rights (CALSER), described the entire exercise as free and fair, adding that Nigerians exercised their franchise in a safe and secure environment. In a statement by Princess Ajibola, the Centre admitted that pockets of violence were recorded in certain areas but the troops rose to the…

With few days to the Ogun State Governorship elections, the Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Good Governance have stated its convictions that the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun deserves a second term in Office. The group stated this, after a meeting in Lagos, where it reviewed the 2023 General elections and issues generated, since the February 25th Presidential and National Assembly elections, held across the country. The Coalition said since his assumption of office, Governor Abiodun has demonstrated a very high level of commitment, to good governance and…

All Progressive Congress Chieftain in Ewohimi Prince Emmanuel Odigie has urged all residents of ewohimi to come out en masse and exercise their civic right by voting for the All Progressive Congress candidate  Elvis Udiale and urged them to disregard any form of intimidation or inducement. The Chieftain also reassured the electorate that the All Progressive Congress would ensure that their interests are well represented if elected. He encouraged them to vote wisely and not be swayed by any political gimmicks

A group, Elite Nigeria, has advocated for the emergence of Hon. Abbas Tajudeen as the next speaker of the Federal House of Representatives. The group made this known on Monday in a press statement jointly signed by its coordinator, Adeleke Funsho and its secretary, Emeka Chigozie. Hon. Tajuddeen of the All Progressives Congress represents Zaria Federal Constituency and is the House Committee Chairman,Land Transport. The group while commending the emergence of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the president elect also encouraged Tinubu to support the Hon. Tajudeen as the…

The Coalition for Transparency in Nigeria (CTN) has knocked the People Advocacy for Transparency and Accountability (PATAI) and Al-Mushaid Initiative for Transparency and Accountability (AITA) for raising false alarm on corrupt practices within the leadership of the North East Development Commission (NEDC). Recall that PATAI and AITA last week accused the leadership of the North East Development Commission (NEDC) of mismanaging N146.19 billion, and threatened to report the commission to the anti-graft agency if it did not respond to the allegations by Wednesday, March 15, 2023. But the Coalition for…

The Network of Tinubu Support Groups in Nigeria has urged the All Progressives Congress to back the member representing Biu/Bayo/Shani Federal Constituency, Hon Muktar Aliyu Betara, for the position of Speaker in the 10th National Assembly. The group, which made this known at a press conference in Abuja, said Betara is the most competent returning lawmaker with an unblemished track record of excellence, integrity, and diligence. In his address, Dr. Moses Ikani, the group’s president described the renowned accountant as a resourceful parliamentarian who is familiar with the challenges inherent…

Winner of the February 25, 2023 House of Representatives election in Ekiti North Federal Constituency (II), Akinlayo Davidson Kolawole, has refuted the rumors that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). He stated this while reacting to the publication by some online Newspapers, that he was picked by the operatives of the anti-graft agency shortly after being presented with his certificate of return by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued by him on Friday, Hon. Kolawole stated that he was never arrested…