Bode George, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) board of trustees (BoT), says he was surprised by the defection of Peter Mbah, governor of Enugu, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). George spoke on Tuesday during an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a Channels Television programme. The PDP chieftain said he had no inkling…
There was mild drama in the Senate today (Tuesday) when lawmakers declined to second a motion moved by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, calling for the repatriation of Nigerian women allegedly abused in Libyan prisons. The incident occurred during deliberations on a motion concerning the abuse of the rights of Nigerian immigrants in Libya. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents…
Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has revealed that his decision to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) was inspired by President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market. Speaking during a media chat on Tuesday, shortly after officially announcing his defection to the ruling…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims that he nominated or discussed with anyone about appointing a chairman for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Wike made the clarification on Tuesday during the commissioning of Access Roads in Sector Centre B, Dakibiyu District, Abuja. The minister described the reports as…
Members of the National Assembly are considering a major change to Nigeria’s electoral law that could make the use of the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) optional during elections. The proposal, now under review, seeks to amend key sections of the 2022 Electoral Act to allow other forms of identification for voters. The amendment, which targets…
Three members of the house of representatives from Kaduna have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers are Aliyu Abdullahi (Ikara/Kubau federal constituency), and Abdulkareem Ahmed (Kaduna south federal constituency). Also, Sadiq Abdullahi, who represents Sabon Gari federal constituency, formally joined the APC. Benjamin Kalu, deputy speaker,…
Broom traders are counting their profits as the sales of brooms have skyrocketed in Enugu State following the defection of Governor Peter Mbah to the All Progressives Congress. Mbah, whose defection from the Peoples Democratic Party would be officially announced on Tuesday, left the party with all his appointees. They dumped the PDP after an…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that Peter Mbah, govenor of Enugu, has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He announced the move on Tuesday during a press conference. The governor said he made the decision to join the APC to better serve the people of Enugu and align with the party’s vision for development and progress….
The Peoples Democratic Party has announced the postponement of its 103rd National Executive Committee meeting, earlier scheduled for Wednesday (today), citing recent developments within the party. In a statement by its spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, the National Working Committee said the decision was taken during an emergency meeting held on Monday in line with Section 29(2)(b)…
The Presidency has given an update on the health condition of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, assuring Nigerians that he was recovering well. Recall that the Presidency had on Sunday night replaced the Minister as the leader of Nigeria team to the World Bank and International Monetary…