Category: Politics
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Abass Mimiko, Brother of Former Ondo Governor, Emerges ZLP Candidate for Governorship Election
By Milcah Tanimu Abass Mimiko, a medical doctor and younger brother of former Ondo State Governor Olusegun Mimiko, has emerged as the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) candidate for the forthcoming November 16 governorship election in the state. Mimiko’s candidacy was affirmed through a consensus process during the party’s primary election held at the ZLP secretariat…
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Ahead LG election: Gov’t Buni 17 local Government councils
From Lateef Taiwo Yobe state Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni ,has approved the dissolution of all Local 17 Local Governments in the state. In a press statement signed by Shuaibu Abdullahi Press Secretary to SSG, which was made available to newsmen in Damaturu the yobe state capital. Governor Buni has also directed all Local Government…
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Bayelsa Guber: Tribunal Reserves Judgment in Sylva’s Petition Against Diri
By Milcah Tanimu The Bayelsa State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has kept its judgment pending in a petition filed by Timipre Sylvia, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, against the declaration of Douye Diri as the state’s governor following the November 2023 election. Justice Adekunle Adeleye, the tribunal’s chairman, announced in Abuja on Monday that…
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National Figures Gather for Dialogue on State Policing: Jonathan, Abdulsalami, and Others Present
In Abuja, a significant gathering including former military Head of State Gen Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.), ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, and retired Catholic Archbishop John Onaiyekan has convened to initiate discussions on state policing. Organized by the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the event marks the beginning of deliberations on the Constitution of…
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Kano APC Firmly Supports Ganduje Amid National Chairman’s Suspension Speculations
The Kano State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is standing firmly behind Abdullahi Ganduje amidst reports of his alleged suspension as the national chairman of the party. The party’s secretary in the state, Alhaji Zakari Sarina, dismissed the purported suspension, emphasizing that it lacks validity as it was initiated by individuals who are…
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El-rufai: Kaduna APC Backs Probe Of Ex-governor.
From Lateef Taiwo The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have thrown their weight behind the move by the state’s House of Assembly to probe the financial activities, particularly loans obtained by the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Kaduna APC Publicity Secretary Salisu Wusono welcomed…
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Disruption Erupts as Melaye Confronts Ex-Gov Ortom at North-Central Zonal Gathering
Tensions flared at a recent meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the North-Central zone when Dino Melaye, the PDP gubernatorial candidate in the 2023 Kogi State election, engaged in a heated exchange with former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom. Melaye reportedly voiced his astonishment at Ortom’s presence, given what he deemed as Ortom’s…
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“El-Rufai Accuses State Electoral Commissions of Being Governor’s Rigging Tools”
By Milcah Tanimu Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, has criticized state electoral commissions, labeling them as instruments used by governors for electoral manipulation. El-Rufai made these remarks during a presentation titled “Capacity Building Workshop on Enhancing Skills of Government Officials In Policy Implementation and Productive Human Resources Management” in Maiduguri. El-Rufai recounted his…
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Race for Ondo APC Governorship Ticket: A Close Look at the Contenders
Race for Ondo APC Governorship Ticket: A Close Look at the Contenders The stage is set for the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary in Ondo State, where members will gather to select the party’s candidate for the November 20 off-cycle governorship election. With all 16 aspirants cleared to contest, attention is now on the serious…
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Coalition Lauds Senator Mustapha’s High Integrity Rating In Discharge of Legislative Duties
For outstanding performance as a legislator and passing integrity test, Senator representing Kwara central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Malam Saliu Mustapha has been applauded by a coalition of civil society groups. Mustapha passed a recent leadership integrity test carried out by CDG Campaign for Dignity in Governance, a non-governmental organization that conducts integrity…