‘Unnecessary drama’ — PDP dismisses claim on plot to derail Atiku’s presidential bid
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign organisation has dismissed a claim by Chinemerem Madu, a chieftain of the party, that some high-profile members have been paid to work against the presidential bid of Atiku Abubakar. In a statement on Wednesday, Madu, a member of the PDP national executive committee (NEC), had said there […]
CBN begins deductions from states, farmers’ accounts to recover outstanding loans
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it has commenced deductions from accounts of defaulters under its development finance interventions to recover outstanding loans. Yusuf Yila, director, development finance of the CBN, said this during a post-Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Abuja on Wednesday. Yila said the apex bank is determined to […]
Newspaper Headlines: Politicians will wreck Nigeria if we’re not careful, says Obasanjo
Political issues on the commencement of campaigns for the 2023 elections dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
Matawalle: Bandits are like animals… they deserve death penalty
Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara, has justified the death penalty approved for anyone convicted of banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling, or cultism in the state. Matawalle spoke on Wednesday when he was interviewed on Journalists’ Hangout, a TVC programme. According to him, the state government has tried several approaches towards curbing banditry in […]
Atiku: APC has put a knife to our unity — trust me to rebuild Nigeria
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says the present administration of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be remembered for “failing” to maintain Nigeria’s unity. Abubakar said this on Wednesday in a 10-minute Facebook broadcast marking the commencement of his nationwide presidential campaign. He said under the leadership […]
We’ll explore every legal means to secure people, Akeredolu replies presidency
Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, says he will explore the constitution on legally procuring arms to boost the efforts of the state’s security outfit. Earlier, Akeredolu had said Ondo will procure arms for operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun. He had said if the federal government can allow a […]
2023: Nigerians must favour reason over sentiment, says Tinubu
Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Nigerians must choose reason over sentiment during the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu said this on Wednesday in his message to Nigerians as the campaigns for the 2023 general election begin. The former Lagos governor said he is ready to lead the […]
PHOTOS: Obi, Datti Baba-Ahmed present as LP kicks off campaign with Jos rally
Members of the Labour Party (LP), on Wednesday, kicked off their campaign ahead of the 2023 general election with a mega rally in Jos, the Plateau capital. Peter Obi and Datti Baba-Ahmed, the party’s presidential and vice-presidential candidates, respectively, and other party stakeholders were present. See pictures below; Source: Top […]
N5bn spending cap, donation can’t exceed N50m… what to know about 2023 election campaign
After months of anticipation and preparation, September 28, 2022, is finally upon us. It is the day stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for political parties to commence campaigns for the presidential and national assembly elections in 2023. With parties set to begin the process of convincing citizens to vote for […]
Wike, Makinde, Ortom absent as PDP inaugurates presidential campaign council
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Wednesday, inaugurated its presidential campaign council. Nyesom Wike, Samuel Ortom, and Seyi Makinde — governors of Rivers, Benue and Oyo — were absent at the inauguration event. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and Okezie Ikpeazu, governors of Enugu and Abia, were also absent from the inauguration. The inauguration […]