By Alao Abiodun, The Nation Newspaper The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has explained why he delegated some members of the party to respond to questions posed to him. According to the former Lagos State Governor, he adopted the delegation method “to show team-ship”. Tinubu spoke at the
By Ogar Monday The Cross River State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN Comrade Dan Obo has assured that youths in the State will not be available to be used as political thugs in the forthcoming general elections, saying that they have the numbers to have their voices heard. Obo, who was
By Patrick Obia The Senator representing Cross River Northern senatorial district in the senate, Sen. Jarigbe Agom has congratulated his rival in the 2023 general elections and Governor of the State, Sen. Ben Ayade after emerging victorious on the Federal High Court judgment. The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja had delivered judgment in favor
By The Nation Newspaper A Federal High Court in Abuja has affirmed Governor Ben Ayade as the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Cross River North. The Court presided by Justice Nkeonye Evelyn Maha dismissed a suit filed by Cecilia Odey against the Governor. Cecilia of the APC participated in the May 28th Cross
Voting is the core of election in the electoral cycle without which democracy goes into a coma, and the citizens bear the brunt of systemic failure. According to John Lewis, “The vote is precious. It is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society, and we must use it.” Voting rightly promotes
…Suggests how to stop vote buying By Emmanuel Elebeke, Vanguard Newspaper Human Rights activist and former Independent National Electoral Commissioner, Barr. Mike Igini has said that over 70 percent of National Assembly members and their State Assembly counterparts will not return to their seats after the 2023 general elections because they scored own goal when
By Archibong Jeremiah The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered all Commissioners of Police in charge of State Police Commands to promptly activate the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES). The directive contained in a press release signed by CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer said it is to enable
By Bassey Aniekan, The Will The All Progressives Congress has held its South-South zonal women’s rally, in support of its Presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. The rally, which was held at the Main Bowl of the UJ Esuene Stadium, attracted several dignitaries. In her speech, Beta Edu, the