Finally, APC to begin screening of presidential hopefuls on Monday
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed Monday and Tuesday for the screening of presidential hopefuls. According to a list seen by TheCable on Sunday, a total of 23 presidential hopefuls are expected to participate in the screening exercise. Eleven aspirants are expected to be screened on Monday, while the remaining 12 […]
EFCC arrests Yari over ‘N22bn SURE-P fraud’ linked to suspended accountant-general
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Abdulaziz Yari, former governor of Zamfara state. A senior official of the commission confirmed the development to TheCable on Sunday. The former governor was arrested over alleged fraud relating to the Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment Programme (SURE-P). A N22 billion “SURE-P refund” […]
Ayu to Tambuwal: You’re the hero of PDP convention
Iyorchia Ayu, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has commended Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto, for his role at the just-concluded presidential primary of the party. The PDP held a special convention on Saturday to elect its presidential candidate for the 2023 general election. While making a presentation at the […]
Obiano’s wife wins APGA senatorial ticket for Anambra north
Ebelechukwu Obiano, wife of Willie Obiano, former Anambra governor, has won the Anambra north senatorial primary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). According to Ikenna Osuji, the returning officer of the primary election committee, Obiano polled 152 votes to defeat Primus Odili, her husband’s former chief of staff, at the election held […]
Confusion as PDP cancels ongoing primaries in Ebonyi
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it has cancelled all party primaries in Ebonyi state. The development comes as primaries are being conducted across the state to elect candidates to represent the party in the 2023 elections. The governorship primary was also scheduled to commence at the state secretariat on Sunday afternoon, […]
Sheraton, mobile phones, Ortom — and other reasons Atiku defeated Wike
As envisaged, Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, and Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, fought the closest battle for the presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday. Combined, they got 83 percent of the 752 valid votes from delegates. Atiku, with 371 votes, outscored Wike, with 237. Atiku beat Wike by a […]
FAKE NEWS ALERT: Enugu PDP guber candidate not assassinated, says aide
Dan Nwomeh, media officer to Peter Mbah, Enugu governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has debunked reports alleging the assassination of his principal. Mbah was declared winner of the Enugu PDP governorship primary on Wednesday. A video is being circulated on social media showing a vehicle riddled with bullets, with […]
PDP primary: Fayose, Dele Momodu — presidential hopefuls who had zero vote
It was a moment filled with suspense as Douye Diri, Bayelsa state governor, was counting the delegate votes at the presidential primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday. During the run-up to the PDP presidential primary election, 17 hopefuls showed interest in becoming the standardbearer of the party in the […]
Peter Obi hails Atiku over PDP presidential ticket victory, calls him ‘my leader’
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra and presidential hopeful, has congratulated former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his victory in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential primary election. On Saturday, Atiku beat Nyesom Wike, Rivers governor; Bukola Saraki, former president of the senate, and Bala Mohammed, Bauchi governor, to clinch the presidential ticket of […]
Don’t be adversarial, Peter Obi asks supporters not to attack opponents
Peter Obi, presidential hopeful of the Labour party, has appealed to his supporters to desist from attacking his opponents and embrace the “spirit of sportsmanship”. Since he resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Pary (PDP), netizens, who shared his vision to lead Nigeria, have been fiercely criticising other hopefuls. But in […]