Atiku earlier said he rejected Tinubu as his running mate in 2007 because of his aversion to a Muslim-Muslim ticket.

He assured that contrary to insinuations in some quarters, PDP was strong, virile and united in the state.

The Presidential Candidate, Bola Tinubu, APC’s five South-west governors and House Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila were absent at the meeting.

The court, in a ruling, held that the ex-parte application was meritorious and subsequently granted it, fixing November 1, for hearing of the substantive suit.

Chieftains loyal to Wike were previously engaged in a cold war with the party leadership, after he was denied the VP position.

Wike said genuine lovers of the state should be the ones presenting themselves to serve the state as governor, not looters.

“The people paraded as Bishops did not have enough time to learn how to wear Bishop garments. Take a closer look and you will see another Nollywood movie.”

In spite of growing concerns over APC’s preference for a Muslim-Muslim ticket, Buhari was optimistic of victory.

The resignation increased the likelihood of early elections and a renewed period of uncertainty for Italy and Europe.

The two will hold duelling rallies in Arizona on Friday as they stump for rival candidates.

Wickremesinghe, a six-time prime minister, won despite public anger with the ruling elite after months of severe shortages of fuel, food and medicines.

Nigerian-born Kemi Badenoch makes the cut alongside Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordaunt and Liz Truss.

Last Saturday’s election which saw PDP’s Ademola Adeleke emerge winner, has left instructive takeaways that can’t be glossed over.

Lawal was the Chairman Oyo State Housing Corporation and is the running mate of Governor Seyi Makinde for the 2023 governorship election.

Dr. Saul Zadka, our international analyst, interviews himself about the recent visit of the American president to the region.

The President reassured the nation that the commitment of his administration towards having credible elections remains unshaken.

 The specific legal provisions of the latest emergency are yet to be announced but previous emergency regulations have been used to deploy the military to arrest and detain people.

Those affected are his Special Assistants, Technical Assistants, Executive Assistants and Senior Special Assistants he appointed upon assumption of office in 2018.