Bernie Sanders scored three wins in Western caucus contests Saturday, giving a powerful psychological boost to his supporters but doing little to move him closer to securing the Democratic nomination. While results in Washington, Alaska and Hawaii barely dented Hillary Clinton's significant delegate lead, Sanders' wins underscored her persistent vulnerabilities within her [...]
Ayo Fayose Blames Buhari And The APC For The Violence In Rivers State Re-run Elections
Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose blames President Mohammadu Buhari and the APC members for the violence and loss of in Rivers State rerun elections, saying; “Members of Buhari’s party, APC, are emboldened to unleash violence on the people of Rivers State and other States in Nigeria because they know that the president won’t lift a finger provided his party members are the [...]
Rivers Re-run Elections: INEC Suspends Action Pending Receipt Of Comprehensive Report
A statement last night by INEC’s Director, Voter Education and Publicity, Mr. Oluwole Osaze- Uzzi, said: “Pursuant to the Orders of the Court of Appeal, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) conducted elections into various seats in the National and the Rivers State House of Assembly yesterday, the 19th of March, 2016. Rather unfortunately, some of these [...]
The Governor Of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike Has Been Sacked
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has sacked Governor Nyesom Wike, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Rivers State. Earlier, on in October 24, the tribunal Court in Rivers State has ruled out Mr. Nyesom Wike's election. This was as a result of the challenge of the All Progressive Congress Governorship candidate of Rivers state Dakuku Peterside, against [...]
Kogi APC Nominates Audu’s Son As Governorship Candidate
Mohammed Audu, son of the late Audu Abubakar who died shortly after the governorship election that was declared inconclusive by the INEC last week have been nominated to replace his father for the rerun election. The APC Party leaders in Koji made this announcement after prolonged meeting in the state capital, Lokoja earlier on Thursday. The spokesman to the party, Mr Daniel [...]