Category: Politics
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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…
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Kano APC Denies Allegations of Plotting to Influence Supreme Court Verdict
The Kano chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims circulating on social media that it held a secret meeting with President Bola Tinubu and party leaders to sway the Supreme Court’s decision on the appeal filed by the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP). The NNPP filed the appeal two months ago after…
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Gov Eno Preaches Peace, Unity At Akwa Ibom Xmas Carols
From our Correspondent The annual Akwa Ibom Christmas Carols Festival has been applauded as a valuable tradition and major indicator of the unity of the people of the state under one God and ancestry. The State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, stated this while addressing congregants at the 2023 edition of the festival, tagged; “ARISE and…
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Ohanaeze takes over non-Release of Nnamdi Kanu, calls for dialogue
By Lateef Taiwo Apex lgbo Socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, has announced the full responsibility of non-Release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Leader of the indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. This is coming on the heels of Last Friday supreme court’s decision declining to release the IPOB leader. A statement on Sunday signed by Factional Secretary-general…