Uzuegbuna Okagbue has reacted to the ongoing CVR by INEC and the way Nigerians have largely shown interest in securing their PVC to enable them to vote in the coming General Election, early next year. In a statement, Uzu described the development as a good omen for Nigeria’s democracy, pointing out that for Nigerians to have the type of government they wish, they must do their own part. Read the full statement below: I have...

Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has officially announced a lawyer, Haruna Garba Magashi, as his running mate for the 2023 general election. Sowore, who made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja, expressed optimism that his running mate has what it takes to deliver Kano, his home state, for the AAC during the 2023 general election. “We hope to defeat APC (All Progressives Congress) over there (Kano) because the governor has...

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has picked the Vice Chancellor of the Adamawa State University (ADSU), Prof. Kelatapwa Farauta, as his running mate in the 2023 gubernatorial election. Director-General, Media and Communications to the governor Fintiri, Solomon Kumangar, who confirmed the development said, “It is confirmed that his Excellency, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has picked Prof. Farauta as his running mate.” Farauta will replace the incumbent Deputy Governor Chief Crowther Seth, who is from...

The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ayuba Wabba says the union will embark on one-day nationwide protest to compel the Federal Government to find immediate resolutions to contending issues with education sector unions. Wabba, expressed sadness over the closure of the country’s tertiary institutions due to unresolved labour disputes between the Federal Government and unions in education. The NLC President was speaking during the opening of the Congress’ Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Thursday...