Bashir, the son of Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, has suggested that Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike could be the savior of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Bashir’s comments came after Wike and the PDP leadership clashed following Wike’s loss in the party’s presidential primaries.

Wike refused to support the PDP’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and called for the resignation of PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu.

He argued that a southerner should lead the... Read more

Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, criticized referee Anthony Taylor for sending off Casemiro during their game against Southampton.

The Brazilian midfielder received a red card for what appeared to be a harsh tackle on Carlos Alcaraz in the first half.

As Casemiro left the field, he was comforted by... Read more

Dr. Alex Obiogbolu, Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Political Matters, has claimed that candidates from the Labour Party in the Anambra House of Assembly are being financially supported to oppose the state government if elected.

Speaking to journalists in Awka, he urged the people of Anambra to vote for All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidates to prevent the distraction of the governor from his excellent work.

Obiogbolu clarified that the governor does not seek a passive assembly but is willing to collaborate with representatives of all parties.

However, he expressed concern that Labour Party candidates have ulterior motives.

“It is not that Gov Charles Soludo cannot work with... Read more

Barr. Chijioke Edeoga, the Governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Enugu State, has expressed concern over alleged plans by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state to use armed thugs to disrupt the upcoming Governorship and House of Assembly elections.

He called on the Federal Government to conduct an urgent audit of the guns approved for vigilante security services in the state to prevent what he describes as “a war” on the people of the state.

In a press statement that he personally signed, Edeoga accused the State Government and the PDP of distributing arms to hired party thugs, which were approved for procurement by the Federal Government for use to augment the efforts of the... Read more

Banky W, the Nigerian singer, whose real name is Bankole Wellington, recently spoke about his loss to the Labour Party candidate in the Lagos State Eti-Osa Federal Constituency election.

Attah Thaddeus emerged as the winner of the election with 24,075 votes, while Banky W came in second with 18,666 votes, and Babajide Obanikoro of the All Progressives Congress (APC) came in third with 16,901 votes.

On Monday, Banky W took to Instagram to express... Read more

Ahead of the March 18th gubernatorial election, Prof. Shuaibu Oba-AbdulRaheem, the candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kwara State, has alleged that Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is being influenced by certain individuals.

Oba-AbdulRaheem, who previously knew Yakubu as an honest and principled man, spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ilorin.

He criticized the inadequate preparation for the... Read more

Aisha Yesufu, a well-known socio-political activist and supporter of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the recent election, has explained why she is backing Frank Nweke, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu State.

Aisha, who is a key figure in the Obidient movement, is endorsing Nweke for the March 18th polls. In a tweet from her verified Twitter account, Aisha stated that she... Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Al-Nassr, has responded to his team’s 1-0 defeat to Al Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League on Thursday.

Despite Ronaldo’s efforts, Al-Nassr lost the match at the King Abdullah Sports City, with Romarinho scoring the only goal in the 80th minute following a... Read more

Former England and Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has criticised David De Gea’s performance in Manchester United’s Europa League round of 16 first leg match against Real Betis, saying that the goalkeeper is not the best footballer.

Manchester United won the match 4-1 at Old Trafford, with goals from Marcus Rashford, Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Wout Weghorst. Betis managed to... Read more

The camp of the People's Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar has accused the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi of rigging the 2023 presidential election.

Atiku’s camp claimed that Tinubu used his... Read more

The Governor of Anambra State, governor Charles Soludo in a video making, the rounds on the social media threatened members of his constituency to vote only for the candidates of the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, or risk not getting any attention from him.

Soludo was seen telling members of Igbo-Uwku/Aguata 2 State constituency that if they did not vote for APGA, he would be paying him salaries only.

The governor also said it is only his friend who belongs to the same political party that would have access to him.

”Any person who I will work with must... Read more

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is trying to destroy and erase evidence of alleged rigging of last Saturday’s presidential election.

PDP said in a bid to stop it from obtaining proof that the BVAS machines were reconfigured, INEC tried to destroy evidence.

Debo Ologunagba, the spokesman of the former ruling party, said INEC’s action was to disrupt the desire of Nigerians to get redress through the court.

Addressing a press conference, Ologunaba said: “We have called you to alert Nigerians and the International Community of the atrocious move by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to destroy and erase evidence of... Read more

In reaction to the protest at the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, led by the People's Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Festus Keyamo, the spokesman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, described the protest as a funeral procession led by undertakers who refused zoning prior to the presidential election.

Keyamo mocked the PDP leaders for putting on black dresses during the protest.

Bola Tinubu of APC was declared winner by...Read more

The former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank, Kingsley Moghalu, has criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over the February 25 presidential election.

The former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, also queried the low turnout recorded in the election.

He insisted that it must be interrogated to... Read more

On Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, admitted that they faced some logistics and technical issues during the Saturday, February 25 polls while addressing the press.

The INEC Chairman, Yakubu Mahmood also said lessons has been learnt from the conduct of the 2023 presidential election.

“The issues of logistics, election technology, the... Read more

“Messi, we are waiting for you,” the note read. “Javkin is a drug dealer. He is not going to look after you.”

This was the message left for the Argentina’s talisman in the early hours of Thursday morning by gunmen who attacked a supermarket in his hometown.

Unico, a food store located in Messi’s hometown is owned by the family of Antonela Roccuzzo.

Antonela Roccuzzo who... Read more

The All Progressive Congress, APC, has agreed to meet the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate Peter Obi, in court over his claim of electoral fraud in the February 25 presidential election.

The Director Media and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Council, PCC, Mr Bayo Onanuga made this statement on Thursday in reaction to comments made by Obi at a news conference in Abuja.

“We welcome the decision of Mr Obi to seek redress in court as an aggrieved party if he is convinced of the evidence of electoral frauds he... Red more

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As the governorship elections draws closer, a former aspirant for the Ikuwuano State House of Assembly, Dr Chukwuemeka Onyenucheya has stated the need for Abians to vote out the leadership of the People's Democratic Party.

He made this known on his Twitter handle on Wednesday while reacting to the new wave of Political leadership sweeping through the South East.

He said, ”There is finally hope for the people of Abia Central. Kudos to you for voting rightly for a power shift to #LabourParty. This new political wave will... Read more

The former governor of Anambra state Chukwuemeka Ezeife has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of manipulating electoral process and rigging the Presidential and National Assembly elections saying that the president-elect, Bola Tinubu will not be sworn in as Nigeria’s President.

Ezeife said it was evident that Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, won the Presidential election across the country and INEC manipulated the... Read More

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday evening has arrived at his hometown of Daura in Kastina State in preparation to perform his civic duty as a voter in the 2023 presidential and National Assembly elections.

According to Garba Shehu, his spokesman: “President Muhammadu Buhari at 5:25 pm arrived in Daura, Katsina State preparatory to the... Read more

The 2023 Direct Entry registration has been suspended by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.

This is contained in a statement made by spokesperson Fabian Benjamin on Tuesday.

He said a new date and fresh registration procedures would be announced.

The registration which began on Monday, February 20 and was initially slated to end on Thursday, April 20 has suspended till further notice.

“The suspension will enable the deployment of certain... Read more

Ahead of the Saturday’s general election, the Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege has given Deltans 19 points to consider before casting their votes in the presidential election.

Senator Omo-Agege listed this points on his Facebook page.

According to him: “Before you vote on Saturday, remember not to forget that:

For eight years, Okowa could not fix Effurun-Sapele Road from Effurun Roundabout to Enerhen Junction.

For eight years, Okowa could not fix Udu Road down to Express Junction.

For eight years, Okowa could not fix Enerhen Road from Enerhen Motel down to old Okorodudu Motors Junction.

For eight years, Okowa could not... Read more

he 2023 Direct Entry registration has been suspended by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.

This is contained in a statement made by spokesperson Fabian Benjamin on Tuesday.

He said a new date and fresh registration procedures would be announced.

The registration which began on Monday, February 20 and was initially slated to end on Thursday, April 20 has suspended till further notice.

“The suspension will enable the deployment of certain... Read more

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Tuesday admonished Nigerians to be peaceful, loyal and display true sportsmanship as they vote their preferred candidates.

He implored politicians to eschew brutality and enmity, be circumspect in their actions and work towards consolidating the nation's democracy in his... Read more

During an event with the Peoples Democratic Party National Assembly candidates on Sunday night in Abuja, the party’s standard-bearer, Atiku Abubakar disclosed how he stopped former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s third term bid.

According to Atiku: “During my tenure as Vice President, I developed a very intimate relationship with members of the National Assembly, and it is that relationship that... Read More


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On Wednesday, in a statement issued by JAMB’s Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, announced the extension of it’s 2023 UTME registration exercise by one week.

The statement said the development takes effect from... Read More

On Wednesday, Molly Phee, U.S. Assistant Secretary of States for African Affairs made it known that the United States Government is not backing any individual, candidate or party, in the Nigeria’s general election.

“Here in Nigeria, it is my impression that the fundamentals here are very strong and President Buhari has made it very clear that he would not seek a third term and that he views an important legacy of his time and tenure as President to be a... Read more

Dele Momodu, the chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has cleared the air on a statement he made about the All Progressive Congress, APC, standard bearer, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Momodu, in a video, said Tinubu would win the 2023 election if he was to pick his party’s nomination form.

Tinubu has picked the nomination form and as emerged as... Read more

The APC spokesperson has said that the Labour Party is working so that Tinubu will be the next president of Nigeria.

The APC spokesperson, APC President Campaign Council, PCC, North Central, Prince Mustapha Audu, said this and also named some States he thinks Tinubu will win while appearing on Arise Television’s, The Morning Show.

The spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s presidential campaign council also appeared at the same program yesterday and said Atiku and... Read more

Activist Deji Adeyanju, who has maintained that Obi would come a distant third in the election, said he would be president of Nigeria before the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi.

Adeyanju said Obi would lose the 2023 pol to either the candidate of... Read more https://friendsnfolks.com/2023/02/13/i-would-be-president-of-nigeria-before-peter-obi-adeyanju