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CROSIEC has declared a sweeping victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recent local government elections. The APC won all 18 chairmanship and 196 councillorship positions across the state, cementing its control over local governance. This comprehensive win signals a strong foothold for the APC in Cross River, extending its influence in both…

The recent local government elections in Abia State saw the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) emerge as the dominant force, securing a significant majority of chairperson positions. Prof. Chima George, the Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), officially announced the results on Tuesday. According to Prof. George, the ZLP claimed victories in 15…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its much-anticipated National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, originally scheduled for Thursday, 24 October 2024, to 28 November 2024. The decision comes as the party intensifies its efforts to strategize and mobilize for the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election, which will take place on 16 November 2024. The postponement…

The All Progressive Congress (APC) has secured a decisive victory in the recently concluded Kogi State local government elections, winning all 21 Local Government Chairmanship positions and clinching all 239 councilor seats across the state. The elections, which took place on Saturday, saw APC dominating the political landscape, leaving no room for opposition as 18…

Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party’s candidate in the 2024 Edo State governorship election, has announced his decision not to challenge the election results at the tribunal. Olumide Akpata, a prominent lawyer and former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, lost to the incumbent governor, with the results being confirmed by the Independent National Electoral Commission…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that it remains unthreatened by the potential alliance between Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) ahead of the 2027 presidential election. According to Bala Ibrahim, the APC National Publicity Director, the proposed alliance will likely fail,…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made an appeal for peace and order in Rivers State after the last Local council elections held in Rivers State. Rising political tensions have been reported in the region, sparking concerns about the potential for widespread violence. The President’s call comes as reports emerge of arson and explosions, raising fears…

The recent local government elections in Rivers State have ignited a political firestorm, with both factions of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) rejecting the legitimacy of the poll. The elections, held on Saturday, were marred by violence, including explosions and gunfire, raising serious questions about the electoral process. Despite…