Category: Politics
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Reverse dissolution of university governing councils, COCSON urges Tinubu
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria has condemned, in strong terms, the dissolution of governing councils across federal universities in Nigeria saying it is a fragrant disregard for the provisions of extant laws governing the administration of the universities. At a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, addressed by its national president, Obiora…
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“Edo 2024: Shaibu Refutes Betrayal Claims, Insists Support for Obaseki Incurred Political Cost”
Gubernatorial aspirant and Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, has responded to allegations that he betrayed Governor Obaseki after serving as his deputy in the 2016 and 2020 elections. Shaibu emphasized that he was convinced to become the deputy governor in 2016, and there were no objections to his appointment during that time.…
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Buhari Era Retrospective: Where Are They Now?
By Milcah Tanimu As the Buhari era concludes, here’s an update on the current status and activities of five prominent figures from that time: 1. **Aisha Buhari:** The former first lady has relocated to London and is pursuing a Ph.D. in International Relations at the University of Westminster. Aisha Buhari runs a charity foundation called…
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Governor Aiyedatiwa Faces Certificate Forgery Allegations, Denies Claims
By Milcah Tanimu Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been accused of certificate forgery by the Ondo State Redemption Initiative (OSRI). The group alleges that Aiyedatiwa’s Advanced Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Ibadan in 2001 is forged, claiming that UI did not offer such a diploma at that time. OSRI also questions…
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Alia Dedicates Supreme Court Victory To The Ordinary Benue Citizen
By Lateef Taiwo Benue State Governor Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia has stated that his victory at the Supreme Court has only affirmed the time- honourd manyra that power belongs to God and the people. Governor Alia in a congratulatory massage to Benue people while reacting to his grand victory and that of his deputy at…
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62 Aspirants Vie for Governorship Tickets in Edo State
A fierce political contest is underway in Edo State, as 62 aspirants from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), and Labour Party (LP) compete for their respective party’s governorship tickets. With party primaries scheduled for the upcoming month, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set the gubernatorial election for September 21,…
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Supreme Court Victory Will Motivate My Administration, Says Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia
By Milcah Tanimu Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has expressed excitement over the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Titus Uba, challenging his victory in the governorship election. Governor Alia stated that the Supreme Court victory would motivate his administration to do more for the…
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SDP Urges INEC to Disregard APC Protest Over Election Materials Inspection
By Milcah Tanimu The Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its governorship candidate in the November 11, 2023, election in Kogi State have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ignore the protest by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Kogi State government to halt the inspection of materials used in the poll.…
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Atiku Abubakar Announces Plans to Run for President in 2027
By Milcah Tanimu Barring last-minute changes, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is gearing up for another shot at Nigeria’s presidency in the 2027 elections. This announcement was made through Daniel Bwala, the spokesperson for the Presidential Campaign Organisation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023. Despite facing unsuccessful attempts in the past, Atiku’s spokesperson,…
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Governor Fubara Attributes Edison Ehie’s Resignation as Speaker to Pursuit of Peace and Stability
By Milcah Tanimu Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State clarified the motive behind Edison Ehie’s resignation as the Speaker of the State’s House of Assembly during an event in Port Harcourt. Governor Fubara addressed an audience that included former state governor Peter Odili and his wife, Mary, stating that Ehie’s decision to step down was…