Category: Politics
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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…
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Edo needs young, brave leaders like me, Shaibu tells Edo South leaders
Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu, a strong contender in the upcoming Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) gubernatorial primaries for Edo 2024, today met with Edo South Senatorial leaders in Benin City. During the meeting, Shaibu expressed his gratitude to the senatorial leaders for their attendance and stressed the importance of unity within the party as they prepare…
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Akeredolu dies at 67
Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State early on Wednesday died in Lagos , after a prolonged battle with Leukaemia. An authoritative government source in Akure that the governor, 67, died in the early hours of Wednesday at the hospital. “Yes, it is true. Gov. Akeredolu died in the early hours of this morning,” the source…
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Speaker Mourns Ex-Lawmaker Na’Abba Ghali, Says he was Nigeria’s finest lawmakers
By Lateef Taiwo The Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon. Tajudeen Abass has expressed sadness over the demise of a former Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Ghali Umar Na’Abba. The Speaker stated this in a condolence message signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi which was made available…
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“President Accused of Intimidating Governor Fubara to Sign Peace Pact in Rivers Crisis”
Fresh details have emerged regarding the recent peace agreement brokered between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and FCT Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, by President Bola Tinubu to resolve the political crisis in Rivers State. Former Commissioner for Water Resources in Rivers State, Chief David Briggs, alleged that President Tinubu intimidated Governor Fubara into signing the eight-point peace…
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CSOs Commend Tinubu Over Cash Transfer Scheme
The Nigerian Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (NCCSO) has commended the recent flag-off of the National Cash Transfer Programme by President Bola Tinubu-led administration over its poverty reduction potentials. The commendation came during a press conference addressed by the leader of NCCSO, Abimbola Ademola on Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the Coalition, Ademola…
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Edo 2024 Gubernatorial Hopeful Airhiavbere Unveil PIE Agenda
From Our Correspondent Immediate past Executive Director Finance and Administration of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, General Charles Ehigie Airhiavbere (rtd, mni) has described next year’s Governorship elections in Edo state as a win-win situation for the All Progressives Congress election if the party fields a very qualified candidate like himself. Airhiavbere stated this…
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Rivers Crisis Resolved: Accord Signed by Governor Fubara and Predecessor Wike Under Tinubu’s Mediation
By Milcah Tanimu In a significant move towards political reconciliation, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State signed an eight-point peace accord with his predecessor and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike, bringing an end to the ongoing political crisis in the state. The accord was brokered through the mediation of President Bola Tinubu…
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Echoes of Silence: Nasarawa Women’s Protest Reverberates for Justice”
….Leaders help fix Democracy, children are watching Amidst the ongoing political turmoil in Nasarawa State, a fervent and unique protest unfolded on Monday as women took to the streets in a ‘protest of silence’ demanding justice for what they claim to be a stolen mandate since March, 18, 2023. Led by Jamilatu Yakubu Huseini, Sarah…