Why I Picked Shettima As My Running Mate - Tinubu

The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu yesterday explained why he picked the former governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima, as his running mate for next year’s poll.
He said he was guided by the principles of competence, innovation, compassion, integrity, fairness, and adherence to excellence. According to Asiwaju, to re-envision and reshape the nation, he must set up the best team that would establish a just, capable and compassionate governance for Nigerians, irrespective of religion, region, or ethnic origin.

2023: Atiku Settles For Okowa As Running Mate

Presidential flag-bearer for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has announced the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa as his running mate for the upcoming 2023 general elections. Atiku made the announcement on Thursday at a meeting attended by party executives at the PDP headquarters in Abuja.

2023 Presidency: Peter Obi Joins Labour Party

Former Anambra State Governor, Mr. Peter Obi has joined the Labour Party (LP) after withdrawing from the presidential primaries on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He made this announcement on Friday in a statement issued from his verified Twitter handle.

Justice Ariwoola Sworn In As Acting CJN

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday swore in Justice Olukayode Ariwoola at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), following the resignation of his predecessor, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, due to health grounds. Recall that we reported yesterday that Ariwoola was the next most senior Justice of the Supreme Court and was formerly a Justice of the Court of Appeal before his elevation to the Supreme Court in November 2011.

Tambuwal Speaks on Stepping Down For Atiku

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State, said his decision to step down for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, was aimed at strengthening democracy in Nigeria. Tambuwal stepped down for Atiku Abubakar minutes before the commencement of voting during the just concluded PDP presidential primary and asked his supporters to vote for the latter.

Primary Elections: PDP Reschedules Dates

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has rescheduled the proposed dates for the party’s primary elections. This was disclosed on Monday by the party in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) which stated that the party’s schedule of activities was adjusted due to “unforeseen circumstances”.