Politics

I Remain Committed To Ideas, Principles Of Labour Party – Gov Otti Rules Out Defection To APC

October 21, (THEWILL) — Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has refuted social media reports that he has perfected plans to dump the Labour Party for the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking through his Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu,...

Forgery Row: PDP Says Anyanwu’s Signature Authentic, Witnessed by Governors

October 20, (THEWILL) — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed allegations of forgery raised by its National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, insisting that his signature on key convention documents was genuine and witnessed by several governors and party leaders. Addressing...

Diri’s Defection, Opposition from Stakeholders Plunges Bayelsa into Political Crisis…

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October 20, (THEWILL) — Tension is mounting in Bayelsa State following reactions to Governor Duoye Diri’s resignation from the governing Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, alongside members of his cabinet, 23 members of the State House of...

INEC Under Fire for Demanding N1.5bn FOI Processing Fee

October 20, (THEWILL) — Stakeholders have continued to knock the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for demanding N1.5 billion as processing fee for a Freedom of Information request. The Commission last Thursday approved a request by V-C Ottaokpuku & Associates...

Security Operatives Disperse #FreeNnamdiKanu Protesters With Tear Gas

October 20, (THEWILL) — The Omoyele Sowore-led #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters in Abuja have been forcefully dispersed on Monday by a joint detachment of defence and security operatives. Chanting “Free Nnamdi Kanu Now”, the protesters, including Sowore, Barr. Aloy Ejimakor and others...

Adamawa Leads Move to Institutionalise Social Protection Bills in N/East

October 19, (THEWILL) — The Adamawa State government’s efforts to enshrine social protection in law through the development of a comprehensive Social Protection Bill has received a significant boost from stakeholders, particularly the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection, Participation and...

APC Group Vows Peaceful Takeover In Abia, Accuses Gov Otti Of Threats, Misrule

October 17, (THEWILL) — The Abia APC Renaissance Group has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will peacefully reclaim the State in 2027, accusing Governor Alex Otti of resorting to threats and propaganda in the face of...

Debate On Electoral Act Stalled As Senate Seeks Clarification

October 16, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Senate, on Thursday, suspended debate on the proposed amendment of the Electoral Act 2022, citing the need for clearer details on the provisions to be altered. The bill, presented by Senator Simon Lalong (Plateau...

Fubara Revokes N134bn Secretariat Renovation Contract Awarded By Ibas

October 16, (THEWILL) — Governor Siminialayi Fubara has ordered the revocation of the N134 billion contract awarded to China Civil Engineering Construction Company, CCECC, by the administration of Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas (rtd). The governor also ordered the...

BREAKING: Senate Confirms Amupitan As INEC Chairman

October 16, (THEWILL) — The Nigerian Senate has confirmed the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN), as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, requested the senate's confirmation for Amupitan as...