The adage “there is ability in disability” has often characterised the breakthroughs of persons living with disabilities (PLWD) in various fields of human endeavour. Beyond the discourse of ability versus disability, another narrative that has gained traction in describing the remarkable achievements of PLWD is that of inspiration. Across Nigeria, no less than a million…
Mustapha Mashood, a prominent APC Chieftain and former Governorship aspirant, has penned an open letter to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, expressing his dissatisfaction and raising serious allegations regarding the award of the Kwara Hotels (KH) contract. The controversy stems from the recent decision by the Kwara State Government to grant Craneburg Construction Company the KH concession,…
The United States of America has congratulated the newly elected President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his victory at the presidential poll. In a statement by Ned Price, Department Spokesperson noted that the election was competitive and it represents a new period for Nigerian politics and democracy. “The United States congratulates the people of…
British Prime Minister congratulates Tinubu on election victory British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak has congratulated the newly elected President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his election victory. Tinubu, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC was declared the winner of the election in the early hours of Wednesday. That Tinubu…
In another shocking turn of the event, the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party won the poll in Ikeja LGA of Lagos state. Ikeja is the local government area of the standard bearer of the APC Presidential flag bearer, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Obi secured 30,004 votes in Ikeja, while Tinubu polled 21,276 and PDP’s Atiku had…
The Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade has been defeated in Saturday’s National Assembly election in the State. The incumbent Senator representing the Northern Senatorial District of the state in the National Assembly, Sen Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe was re-elected. Senator Jarigbe who contested under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, garnered 76,145…
Mallam Saliu Mustapha of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner of Kwara Central senatorial election by Independent National Electoral Commission. Mustapha polled 109,823 votes to defeat his closest opponent Bolaji Abdullahi of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) The Turaki of Ilorin won in the four local government areas in the Senatorial…
The current Speaker of the federal House of Representatives, Rt. Honorable Femi Gbajabiamila, has been re-elected for the sixth consecutive term as the member representing Surulere 1 federal constituency of Lagos State. According to the official result declared by INEC returning officer, Prof. Virgy Onyene, at the Surulere local government office of INEC on Sunday,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has declared the son of the late Governor Adebayo Akala of Oyo State, Olamijuwonlo Akala of All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ogbomoso North/South and Orire federal constituency election. The results of the election were announced by the INEC returning officer, Professor Akeem Olanrewaju Salami…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared the All Progressives Congress(APC) candidate, Hon. Mukhtar Tolani Shagaya the winner of Ilorin west/Asa federal constituency election. According to the result announced by the INEC Retuning Officer, Professor Abdulakeem Olasunkanmi Ijaiya at the INEC headquarters in Ilorin, Shagaya polled a total number of 59,019 votes to beat…
Governor of Ekiti State, John Kayode Fayemi has concurred with the speculation that he is ruling his state from Abuja, the federal capital territory. There have been assumptions that some governors will abandon their states and move to Abuja when they emerge. Some governors have allegedly travelled overseas while their states were suffering. The Governor…
Former Transportation Minister and the presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has said that he would make sure that terrorists and their hideouts are bombarded daily until they no longer exist if he becomes president of Nigeria. The former governor of rivers state recounted how he defeated criminal…
The Emir of Katsina, Abdulmuminin Usman, has declared his support for the 2023 Presidential ambition of Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo. The traditional ruler said the vice president was competent to effectively be the President’ in 2023. Usman said Osinbajo, as a pastor, would effectively communicate with God on how to effectively lead the country, if…
It’s no more a news that Ambassador Yahaya Seriki is gunning for the Kwara Central Senatorial ticket under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). The Business magnate on Friday took a huge step towards the actualisation of his dream as he set out consultation and engagement with members of the party in all the…
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has revealed those who did not submit their presidential forms after the purchase. Speaking on a television session on Wednesday, the party’s spokesperson, Barr. Felix Morka, said 25 forms were filled and submitted. According to him, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, the Minister…
By Alabi Quadri Ahead of the 2023 forthcoming general election, political parties and likewise gladiators have started alignment and realignment. A series of defections have been taking place in the polity. In February, prominent politicians, including the former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso; former Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung; popular…
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called for the arrest, probe and prosecution of the Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, over the purchase of the N100m presidential form. The spokesperson of the party, Debo Ologunagbo, during a press conference in Abuja, said the Governor of the apex bank cannot continue to…
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who’s also one of its presidential aspirants has expressed confidence that he will win the presidential ticket of the party. Tinubu made this revelation shortly after he had an interactive session with delegates of the party in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, on Sunday. He…
Governor Ganduje of Kano state has anointed his deputy, Nasir Gawuna, as the preferred candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, for the 2023 gubernatorial election. The Informant247 gathered that Gawuna’s candidacy was approved and backed at a stakeholders’ meeting Governor Abdullahi Ganduje presided over. It was equally agreed upon at the meeting that…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms by 4 days. The previous deadline for the purchase of forms by aspirants was Friday. The spokesperson of the ruling party, Barrister Felix Morka via a statement on Wednesday, announced the extension of the exercise. According to him,…
