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Awaji-Inombek Abiante, the member representing Andoni/Opobo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has been suspended by the Peoples Democratic Party in Ngor, Ward 1 in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. According to reports, the ward party’s decision was contained in a resolution read to newsmen after a meeting of the leaders and…
Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, CON, the former deputy speaker, House of Representatives, on Tuesday, announced his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party, a party he says he has been associated with since its inception in 1998. According to reports, Ihedioha, who stated he is one of the party’s founding members, cited the party’s inability to carry…
Following the suspension of the National chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by the leadership in Ganduje ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State on Monday, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, asking the force to probe those behind the purported suspension…
A 13-man committee has been set by the Kaduna State House of Assembly to investigate financial dealings, loans, grants, and other project implementations from 2015-2023 under former Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s tenure. The House, while setting up the committee on Tuesday, also mandated the committee to invite notable personalities who served during the period, including contractors,…
Following the suspension of Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), by the leadership of the APC Ganduje ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State on Monday, the State Working Committee of the party in Kano, has countered Ganduje’s suspension, while announcing the suspension of the affected ward…
Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the former Kaduna State governor, has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Federal Government was now paying more for fuel subsidy than before. El-Rufai, who stated this while speaking with newsmen after delivering the lead paper at a capacity-building workshop on Enhancing Skills of Government Officials in Policy Implementation and Productive Human…
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ganduje ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, on Monday, during a press briefing held in Kano, announced the suspension of the former governor of Kano state and current national chairman APC, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, pending the outcome of the corruption charges filed against…
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ifelodun Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State, in a dramatic turn of events, has kicked against what they perceive as an imposition of leadership within the party. The party leadership, in a press conference led by the acting chairman, Prince Owolabi Olatayo Razak, expressed their dissatisfaction…
Governor Godwin Obaseki has appointed a 38-year-old Engineer, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins, as his deputy. This follows the removal of Comrade Philip Shaibu as Edo Deputy Governor. Details later…
The Edo State House of Assembly has impeached the deputy governor, Philip Shaibu The Informant247 gathered that the state lawmakers removed Shaibu, who has been battling with Governor Godwin Obaseki, on Monday morning. Of the 20 members who attended the plenary,18 voted in favour of the panel reports, while one voted against them. Shaibu had…
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obion Sunday, declared that he would instead work to ensure peace for the party to overcome its present challenges than leave it. Obi, while stating this in Gombe in an interview with journalists after inaugurating a borehole he donated to Tike Ram Market in Pantami,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has issued a stern challenge to the Kwara State Government following its response to the BBC documentary shedding light on the dire conditions of Kankan LGEA School, Asa LGA. In a press statement released on Friday – obtained by The Informant247 – the PDP criticized the government’s…
Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Mrs. Bola Olukoju, has stated that the government is committed to rectifying resources misappropriated by previous PDP officials. The Commissioner’s statement – obtained by The Informant247 – come in response to a BBC report spotlighting deficiencies in local school infrastructure, particularly focusing on the Kankan LGEA School in Asa local…
Olusegun emphasized that the ongoing restructuring within the PDP is causing concern for the government, leading to attempts to deflect attention from its shortcomings.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Communications, Ibraheem Abdullateef, has criticized the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for its handling of recent defections, stating that the party’s response mirrors a culture of disrespect. Abdullateef called attention to the defections of Saheed Adebisi Adeyemi and Lateef Aremu from the PDP to the All…
In response to mounting concerns from constituents, Hon. Yinka Aluko, the federal representative for Ilorin East/South constituency, convened a crucial meeting with Ibagun Youth at his GRA Residence. This gathering, marked by intense discussions, provided a platform for constituents to voice their grievances and seek clarifications on various issues. The backdrop of the meeting was…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially revealed the candidates for the upcoming governorship election in Edo State, scheduled for 21 September. INEC’s disclosure came on Saturday when the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo, Anugbum Onuoha, showcased the list of the 17 political parties and their governorship candidates. The comprehensive list, now accessible on…
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, has explained his absence at the recently concluded National Convention of the party held in Nnewi, his native Anambra State. Obi, while speaking at a discussion hosted by Parallel Facts on Saturday on X (formerly Twitter), said that he is…
Godswill Akpabio, the Nigerian Senate President Godswill, has hinted at the possibility of the Red Chamber lifting the suspension on Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central) soon. Akpabio’s statement is coming 24 hours after the suspended lawmaker wrote to the Senate President, threatening to take legal action if his suspension is not lifted within 7…
Ned Nwoko, a senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, has said that he received more than N1 billion for constituency projects in the 2024 budget. Nwoko corroborated Senator Ali Ndume’s claims that allocating resources to the legislators often varies based on the magnitude of their constituency projects, indicating that it’s not uncommon for some, including…
