Category: Politics
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Edo State’s Chief Judge, Justice Daniel Okungbowa, has administered the oath of office to 38-year-old Omobayo Godwin, who now assumes the role of Deputy Governor of the state.
Governor Godwin Obaseki swiftly appointed Omobayo to the position following the impeachment of Philip Shaibu on Monday. The impeachment came after the Edo State House of Assembly’s adoption of the report from a seven-man investigative panel tasked with probing allegations of misconduct against Shaibu. In a dramatic turn of events, Shaibu was ousted from his…
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NLC Set to Address Labour Party Leadership Crisis, LP Voices Opposition
Stakeholders within the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) are scheduled to convene on Monday to deliberate on the ongoing leadership crisis within the Labour Party and the potential reinstatement of Julius Abure as national chairman. Reports suggest that amidst these discussions, there’s a proposal to establish a caretaker committee to assume control of the opposition party.…
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Kwara Govt not behind ex-Gov Ahmed’s trial, says Commissioner
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Kwara State Government has refuted claims that it is behind the current corruption trial of former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed, saying the burden of governance does not permit any distractions or targeting of anyone, including former public officials. In a statement on Thursday, Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Mrs. Bola Olukoju, said…
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Reyenieju Urges Delta APC Leaders to Support Omo-Agege’s Return
Former House of Representatives member, Mr. Daniel Reyenieju, has called on party leaders in Delta State to set aside their differences and support Senator Ovie Omo-Agege’s return. Reyenieju emphasized that as preparations for Omo-Agege’s homecoming rally gain momentum, it presents a significant opportunity for the APC in Delta State to foster unity and progress within…
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APC National Vice Chairman, Kekemeke, Throws Hat into Ondo Governorship Ring
Mr. Isaacs Kekemeke, the National Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, has announced his candidacy for the Ondo State governorship race under the banner of the ruling party. His declaration comes just days before the party’s primary scheduled for April 20, 2024. Joining a field of 15 party chieftains vying for the ticket, Kekemeke,…
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Abia PDP Claims Defection to APC Contributed to 2023 Election Setback
The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has responded to the defection of some of its members to the rival All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that it does not view their departure as a significant loss. In a press release signed by Abraham Amah, the Vice Chairman/acting Publicity Secretary, the Abia PDP…
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Senegal: Sowore Criticizes Nigerian Youths’ Political Ambitions
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, has voiced his concerns over the political aspirations of Nigerian youths, stating that they seem primarily interested in securing positions as Personal Assistants (PAs) to Presidents and governors. Sowore made these remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today…
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Senate Committee Chair Dispels Impeachment Plot Against Godswill Akpabio
Senator Diket Plang, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Labour, Employment, and Productivity, as well as the Vice Chairman of the Committee on Federal Character, has refuted speculations regarding a potential impeachment of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Addressing concerns, Senator Plang emphasized that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government would not support any move to impeach…
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PDP Accuses Rivers Assembly, APC of Pressuring Governor Fubara
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized the Rivers State House of Assembly and the All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly attempting to coerce Governor Siminalayi Fubara into acting outside the bounds of the law. The PDP condemned what it termed as a renewed threat by the lawmakers to impeach Fubara, labeling it as both…
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“Daniel Onjeh Refutes Allegations, Clarifies Ultimatum to APC Leadership”
By Milcah Tanimu Comrade Daniel Onjeh, the APC senatorial candidate for Benue South in 2023, has reiterated his stance on the seven-day ultimatum he issued to the APC National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, and the party’s National Working Committee (NWC). Onjeh accuses the suspended Benue State APC Chairman, Mr. Augustine Agada, and his associates of…