My friend and brother Hon. Yakubu Dogara was not just a leader in the PDP but he was also Speaker of the House. When he left the APC and joined the PDP he was welcomed with joy and open arms. He enjoyed immense goodwill in the party and always exhibited […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has commended members of the Mai Mala Buni-led All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker Committee for the work they are doing in repositioning the governing party. Recall that following the suspension of the National Chairman and the National Working Committee of the APC in June, the National Executive […]
Today, the performing President of the Akwa Ibom Female Youths Association (Purple Girls) and most preferred aspirant in the Chairmanship race in the forthcoming local government election in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area Lady Edna Edwin Daniel took her campaign team to ASANG Ward 4 to consult the political leader […]
*Reschedules dates for parties’ primaries The Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission (AKISIEC) has created new 39 electoral wards in Akwa Ibom State. The AKISIEC boss, Elder Aniedi Ikoiwak disclosed this on Sunday July 26, 2020 in his office in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital. According to him, the extant […]
By Donald B. Robert History has seen many great leaders; men and women who shaped the world, beginning from their very immediate community of influence. Their success speaks volumes, usually built by their ability to move fluidly between styles as the situation merits. A systematic study of this premise gives […]
THE COST OF EXPEESSING INTEREST IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS IN A’IBOM COUNCILLORSHIP ASPIRANTSAKISEC Expression of Interest Form – 100,000PDP Nomination Form – 500,000Tax Clearance – 150,000TOTAL – N750,000 CHAIRMANSHIP ASPIRANTSAKISEC Expression of Interest Form – 250,000PDP Nomination Form – 2, 500, 000Tax Clearance – 150, 000TOTAL = N2, 900, 000
PRESS RELEASE PREPARATORY INFORMATION FOR CONGRESSES FOR THE NOMINATION OF COUNCILLORS AND CHAIRMEN OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCILS The State Working Committee of the Party has issued preparatory information sequel to the proclamation of elections and the publication of guidelines for Local Government elections by the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral […]
PRESS RELEASE CONSTITUTION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL ELECTION PLANNING COMMITTEE The Peoples Democratic Party, Akwa Ibom state chapter being conscious that the three year term of the existing Local Government Councils in the State, will expire in few months, has in her vintage proactivity, constituted the planning committee for local […]
Hindi Livinus, Yola Adamu Atiku-Abubakar, the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said his father will contest the presidency again in 2023. Atiku’s son said this while presenting the score card of his ministry as the Commissioner for Works and Energy in Adamawa State as the administration of […]
Newsline9ja.com The Leader of Esit Eket legislative Council, Hon. Daniel Akpe and other nine (9) members have distanced themselves from the purported petition submitted to the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly against Esit Eket council boss, Hon. Iniobong Robson on the ground of gross misconduct. It is pertinent to […]
*** warns chapter party chairman to stop creating crisis in Ikono LGA The Extended Party Executives of the People’s Democratic Party in Ikono Local Government Area has upheld the suspension of the Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon Samuel Udo. In a letter issued on Thursday 29th May 2020, co-signed […]
The Ikono Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, has suspended the Leader of the Ikono Legislative Council, Hon. Samuel Udoh, from the party, with Immediate effect. Mr Udo was found to have indulged in anti-party activities, specifically contravening section 57(3) of the party’s constitution. In a communique issued on Thursday […]
The Ikono Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party, has suspended the Leader of the Ikono Legislative Council, Hon. Samuel Udoh, from the party, with Immediate effect. Mr Udo was found to have indulged in anti-party activities, specifically contravening section 57(3) of the party’s constitution. In a communique issued on Thursday […]
-Ani Michael The tenure of the present local government council chairmen and councillors in Akwa Ibom State to terminates in December 2020. The chairman of Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission(AKSIEC), Elder Aniedi Ikoiwak disclosed this in Eket at the mini retreat for some Commission members and Electoral Officers held […]
– By Jinx Breaker Edet In recent days, Esit Eket Local government has been on the front burner of political discuss, the theatrics for these political upheaval is not unconnected with the sudden publications on social and print media, by the member representing Esit Eket/ Ibeno State constituency in […]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has berated the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma for alleging that the PDP is responsible for the attempted removal of National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress ( APC), Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, saying that the allegation is baseless and untrue. Governor Wike also […]
Barely three weeks after the Supreme Court review judgement between Hope Uzordinma and Emeka of Imo State, the petitioner, Emeka Ihedioha has admonished Imo people as well as thanked them for their support throughout the trial on Imo governorship. In his words, he said even though their hope on Supreme […]
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has warned newly sworn-in commissioners to shun ethnic jingoism, saying that they were appointed to serve Rivers State and not their respective ethnic nationalities. Performing the swearing-in of nine new Commissioners at the Government House Port Harcourt on Wednesday, Governor Wike advised Commissioners […]
PRESS STATEMENT “The Supreme Court of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Wednesday, 26 February, 2020, reviewed the judgment it gave against us on 13th February and decided to maintain its earlier judgment” “I am aware of the extent to which this decision has further dashed the hopes of Bayelsans […]
Governor Of Bayelsa State Visits Former Senate President:(Photos) The newly sworn in governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri on 23rd February, 2020 paid a solidarity visit to senator Saraki, the former senator representing at his residence in Abuja. Senator Saraki said; “during our conversation, I appealed to him to pursue […]
The governor of Bayelsa State, senator Douye Diri has made his first executive appointment. In his duly signed Press Statement, the former speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Friday Konbowei Benson makes the list as the Secretary To the State Government and others. “Moments ago today, I […]
Following the recent resignation of the immediate past Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Monday Obolo due to the coincidence of coming from the same senatorial district with the sitting governor, in order for fairness and equity to play out, the new Speaker, Hon. Abraham Ingobere […]
– DEMAND FOR RECUSAL OF JUSTICES THAT HEARD THE EARLIER CASE AND REQUEST FOR A DIFFERENT PANEL TO HEAR THE APPLICATION TO SET ASIDE: February 14, 2020. The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Chief Justice’s Chambers, Supreme Court of Nigeria, Three Arms Zone, Abuja. My Lord, RE: S.C. NO. SC/1462/2019 APPEAL […]
“I congratulate His Excellency, Senator Douye Diri who was sworn in today as the 5th Civilian Governor of Bayelsa State, in compliance with the Supreme court verdict of yesterday, 13th February 2020. As Governor, the responsibility of building hope and sustaining peace across the State now lies on your shoulders. […]
“I received the verdict of the Supreme Court, declaring the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Bayelsa state gubernatorial elections, Senator Douye Diri, as the duly elected Governor of the state, with gladness. Senator Douye Diri had cause to visit with me before the elections and received my […]
The Supreme Court on Thursday 13th February, 2020 nullified the election of Bayelsa State governor-elect, David Lyon and his running mate, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo, who were already preparing to be inaugurated into office. The court upheld the November 12, 2019 judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja which had disqualified […]
