Category: Politics
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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…
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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…