Category: Politics

APC reacts to Lukman’s claims, describes former Vice Chairman as a “cantankerous political rodomont” ….. Party seeks continued support for President Tinubu

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The ruling All Progressive Congress APC has called on Nigerians to remain focused and undistracted by the opposition’s pettiness and disinformation, and to continue to support Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his commitment to building greater progress and a more vibrant future for the country.   APC stated this while reacting to allegations raised by the former Vice Chairman (North West)of the party,Lukman Salihu against President Bola Tinubu and the ruling party.The said Lukman’s claims is “empty and outlandish” and a “calculated move by the former Chieftain to cobble…

APC postpones National Caucus, NEC meetings

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The ruling All Progressive Congress APC in a release by Felix Morka, Esq.National Publicity Secretary announced postponement of the National Caucus, National Executive Committee Meetings to a later date.   The statement read; Members of the National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are hereby informed that the National Caucus and National Executive Committee meetings scheduled to be held on September 11 and 12, 2024, respectively, have been postponed.   New dates for the meetings will be communicated in due course.   Signed: Felix…

Woke reacts to attack on FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike by Chief Ada George

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Former Chief of Staff to the former Rivers State Governor and FCT Minister,Nyesom Wike, Engr Emeka Woke ,has reacted to attack on the FCT Minister by Chief Rufus Ada-George.Engr.Emeka Woke in his response made available to Emporium Reporters described Chief Ada-George’s actions as misguided attack with an ulterior motive aimed at widening the gap between the FCT Minister and the Rivers State Governor, Similaye Fubara.     Engr Emeka Woke response read in full;   “In light of Chief Rufus Ada-George’s recent diatribe against Chief Nyesom Wike, delivered through a…

IPAC advocates review of salaries for political office holders ….. Calls for restoration of political party funding

Emporium Reporters

By Abubakar Yusuf,     The Chairman, Inter Party Advisory Council IPAC, Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantelle has described as outrageous salaries and allowances of political offices holders at all levels and called for a downward review to discourage election vices.   While calling for the restoration of political party’s funding that was withdrawn by the independent electoral commission INEC, he said political parties are been starved of funds , there by living the party’s at the mercy of few rich individuals to control.   Dantelle stated this in an interview…

APC unveils party’s policy Think Tank, ‘The Progressive Institute’

Emporium Reporters

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), today formally unveiled its official Resource Centre and Think Tank, The Progressive Institute (TPI).   Speaking at the ceremony in Abuja, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the idea of an intellectual resource center of the party not only timely, but strategic following the need to change the paradigm of engagement between the APC and the Nigerian electorate.   Tinubu noted that the Institute is a show of commitment by the party to enhance the power of Nigerians to freely make electoral choices.   “It…

DSP Barau receives popular Kannywood singer, Ali Jita to APC from NNPP

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has received a popular Kannywood singer, Ali Isa Jita, from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ali Jita announced his defection to the APC when he paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy President of the Senate at his residence in Abuja, on Thursday. Receiving the singer, the Deputy President of the Senate, described his joining of the APC as a welcome development. “As a young and talented artist, Ali Jita will bring his experience…

Rivers Crisis: Group knocks PDP Governors on Wike, Fubara feud ……. Says they failed to speak truth to situation for stability, justice peace

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Concerned Rivers People(CRP) has faulted the recent outburst of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Governors Forum on the political logjam in Rivers State, declared that the body failed to speak to the situation in a way that promotes justice, peace and stability. Apparently peeved by the one sided posture of the body of opposition governors, the group faulted the forum’s invocation of the dictum of espirit de corps in their intervention in the crisis plaguing the party in the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its…

LG Elections: IPAC canvasses proposal on Electoral Act, Amendment of Constitution to National Assembly. …… wants INEC to hold all Elections Same-day

Abubakar Yusuf

By Abubakar Yusuf     The Inter Party Advisory Council IPAC is proposing the transfer of local government elections into 774 Councils through the amendment of Electoral Act and the Constitution to the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC going forward.   While submitting a 35 point proposal for the amendment , IPAC through its National Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantelle also advocated the conducts of elections in the country in one day.   While asking the joint committee of the National Assembly on Electoral matters to expedite action during the…

APC greets VP Kashim Shettima At 58

Lukman Laleye Babalola

All Progressives Congress (APC) has felicitated with the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima on the auspicious occasion of his 58th birthday anniversary. APC in a congratulatory message signed by Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary described VP Shettima as an exceptional leader, a devoted public servant who has served as a Commissioner, Governor and Senator. “As Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, you have continued your illustrious public service with admirable humility and intellectual poise. Your loyalty and support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) is contributing significantly to…

Senate Chief Whip, Monguno empowers, trains 750 Youths, Women in Borno North

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In a bid to give succour to the constituents of Borno North senatorial district, the Chief whip of the 10th Senate, Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno recently empowered no fewer than 750 youths and women.   This followed the improved security situation in Borno North senatorial zone and Borno state in general. Senator Monguno, who is the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation in collaboration with the Center for Management Development (CMD) empowered Borno North youths and women through a 3-Day Capacity-Building Training Programme.   A sum of N37.5 million was…