Rivers State: An Appeal Court in Lagos State has solidified Siminalayi Fubara’s position as the Rivers State Governor after dismissing the petition filed by Patrick Tonye-Cole, the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Fubara, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), emerged victorious in the March governorship election in Rivers State. The…
Roger Stone, a long-time advisor to former President Donald Trump, ignited controversy with an offensive slur directed at Casey DeSantis, the wife of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and a key figure in the Republican presidential race. Stone’s derogatory comment was made on X, formerly known as Twitter, in response to a post by Mike Crispi,…
The Court of Appeal in Abuja made a pivotal decision, overturning the prior nullification of Governor Abdullahi Sule’s election in Nasarawa State. The three-member panel of justices unanimously voided the Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal’s verdict, which had removed Governor Sule from office under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Uchechukwu Onuemenam, delivering the…
In a dramatic turn of events, Kano State became the focal point of unrest as defiant protesters took to the streets of the ancient city. The cause of the unrest stemmed from a contradicting Appeal Court judgment that swiftly became viral, igniting tensions within the region. Reports indicated that the protest originated around the Kofar…
President Joe Biden, now 81, continues to navigate the challenges posed by public perception surrounding his age. Despite his notable achievements, including the ongoing efforts to combat the pandemic and address various crises facing the nation, recent polls suggest that concerns about his age remain at the forefront for many voters. A February poll indicated…
The legal battle over the Plateau State governorship election began when Nentawe Goshwe, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, contested Caleb Mutfwang’s victory. Goshwe claimed that Mutfwang was not validly nominated by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and cited non-compliance with the Electoral Act during the election. Despite Goshwe’s efforts, a three-member tribunal, led by…
Liberia witnessed a historic moment as Joseph Boakai, the opposition candidate, emerged victorious in the presidential race, defeating incumbent President George Weah. The announcement of Boakai’s unassailable lead by 28,000 votes marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s democratic journey. Joseph Boakai, 78, a former vice president who previously faced defeat against Weah in the…
In a surprising departure from the prevailing narrative of criticism and condemnation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has lauded the electoral body for its management of the recently conducted Bayelsa State Governorship Election. In an interview on Tuesday’s Politics Today, Governor Diri expressed his satisfaction with the…
Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has recently urged for a unified front among opposition parties in Nigeria. This call for unity was made during a meeting with the national executive committee of the Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria (IPAC), emphasizing the critical need to prevent Nigeria from descending into…
In a resounding triumph for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Governor Douye Diri has secured a decisive win in the Bayelsa governorship election. The election results, officially announced in Yenagoa on Monday, revealed that Governor Diri garnered an impressive total of 175,196 votes. His closest rival, Chief Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
