Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has justified the Nigerian military operation against Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in some parts of Orlu. Uzodinma vowed that his administration would not yield to pressure from those calling for withdrawal of soldiers. The governor said he invited soldiers in Orlu to restore calm in the area after members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) killed policemen and citizens. Uzodimma, who spoke through the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Cyprain Akaolisa, at a press briefing in Owerri, said the narrative that innocent people were being killed by the military was false. He…
A House of Representatives member, Yusuf Gagdi says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will hold power in Nigeria for 100 years. Gagdi, representing Pankshin/Kanke/ Kanam federal constituency, made the declaration on Saturday. He spoke after revalidating his membership of the APC in Gum-Gagdi in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. The lawmaker stated that the party has been gaining momentum since 2015. Gagdi said APC’s performance over the years would make Nigerians vote for the platform in the 2023 general elections and beyond. “From the crowd you have seen here today, it is clear that APC, our party is…
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu has reiterated that he has no plans of dumping the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Ikpeazu in an interview on Friday said he believed that people from Abia State are comfortable with PDP. According to him, the aspirations of the state will be met under the leadership of the PDP. He said, “I don’t begrudge those who jump political platforms but for me, I have not seen any reason why I should leave PDP. “The music of politics as it plays differs from one day to another. Here in Abia, I think that ndi Abia are…
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has said he was “dragged and forced into epic political battles” in the last one year, running up to his seeking the mandate of his former All Progressives Congress Party to return as governor on their platform. Obaseki, who was disqualified by the APC from contesting the party’s primary, defected to the Peoples Democratic Party that gave him a nod to represent the party during the September governorship election. In a statement yesterday, the governor thanked Edo people, particularly the leaders of PDP and delegates for voting him as the flag bearer of the party.…
Reactions have trailed the appointment of Senator Abiola Ajimobi as the acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The National Working Committee on Tuesday night made the appointment, following the affirmation of the suspension of its National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole by the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday. APC 4 However, this has stirred reactions from Nigerians as unconfirmed news making the rounds says Ajimobi is sick. Some Nigerians took to their Twitter page mocking Oshiomhole, while others expressed concern over the state of the ruling party. Here are some comments gathered from Twitter: @OgbeniDipo “APC names Ajimobi…
