Prof. Modupe Adelabu, a former deputy governor of Ekiti State, in this interview, speaks on efforts aimed at resolving the crises rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor Kayode Fayemi-led administration in Ekiti State. Excerpts: What do you think is responsible for the crisis rocking the state chapter of the All […]
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Voting begins in Ondo APC guber primary
The governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State commenced at about 2:00 pm on Monday with some aspirants shunning the venue. Ife Oyedele, Segun Abraham and John Odimayo had earlier announced their withdrawal for Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN). Among the remaining nine aspirants, only four turned up at the venue […]
Aspirants seek postponement of Ondo APC Guber Primary
Seven aspirants contesting the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Ondo State have called for the postponement of the exercise scheduled to hold today (Monday). The aspirants are Isaac Kekemeke, Sola Iji, Olayide Adelami, Bukola Adetola, Olusola Oke and Jumoke Anifowose. They spoke at a meeting with the Chairman of the Election Committee […]
Presidential hopeful Kanye West suggests $1m for ‘everybody that has a baby’
Kanye West has suggested a payment of a million dollars for everyone who has a baby if he becomes the next US president. In a lengthy speech to an audience in North Charleston, South Carolina, on Sunday, the rapper spoke about topics such as abortion, religion and international trade. He said abortion should be […]
Ondo APC primaries: 12 aspirants, one ticket
Twelve aspirants, including Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, will today battle for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the October 10 election in Ondo State. ADEWALE MOMOH X-rays the 12 gladiators and their chances at the shadow poll The political atmosphere in Ondo State could best be described as super-charged […]
FG must treat Ogoni people fairly – Nsuke
Fegalo Nsuke, the president of the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People (MOSOP) in this interview with Emmanuel Masha, speaks on a wide range of issues affecting the Ogonis. Excerpts: You have keep raising the alarm over plans by the Federal Government plan to resume oil exploration in Ogoniland through an oil company […]
Olafeso stands out among Ondo guber aspirants, says Akinsoyinu
Hon. Ife Akinsoyinu is the Director-General of the Eddy Olafeso Campaign Organisation ahead of the Ondo State governorship election scheduled for October 10, 2020. In this interview with BIYI ADEGOROYE, he speaks on the programmes of the former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice Chairman and some recent political developments in the state What […]
Bleak future awaits APC in C’River unless, says Alex Egbona
President Muhammadu Buhari has, in the recent past, made some political appointments that have now become a subject of concern for many All Progressives Party, (APC), chieftains in Cross River and the neighbouring Akwa Ibom State. The party chieftains are not happy that proper consultations are not made with critical stakeholders from the state before […]
APC Caretaker Committee, party unity and national interest
The decision of President Muhammadu Buhari and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to set up a caretaker committee to run the affairs of the party following the controversies that trailed the tenure of its former national leadership, has turned out to be the tonic which the APC requires to forge ahead for a […]
ADC is the change Edo people want –Oboh
Mabel Oboh is the governorship running mate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the September 19 Edo governorship election. She speaks with ONYEKACHI EZE on the chances of ADC in the election How would assess the state of development in Edo State in the last 21 years of the nation’s democracy? Edo […]