Category: Politics
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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…
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APC Appoints Six Governors as Zonal Coordinators
By Milcah Tanimu The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed six governors as zonal coordinators across the nation, aiming to enhance party unity and effectiveness. Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the APC, presided over the inauguration ceremony held at the Party’s National Secretariat on Wednesday. During the ceremony, Ganduje emphasized the pivotal…
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Labour Party Reserves 2027 Presidential Ticket for Peter Obi
By Milcah Tanimu Following its National Convention in Nnewi, Anambra State, the Labour Party (LP) has taken a significant step regarding its 2027 presidential ticket. In a Communiqué issued after the convention, the LP announced the reservation of the presidential ticket for Peter Obi, its presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. Additionally, Governor Otti of…
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Deputy Senate President, Oluwo harp on unity, say diversity beauty of NigeriaFrom Lateef Taiwo
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin and the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi have harped on unity, saying the beauty and strength of the country is in her diversity. Senator Barau on Tuesday hosted the Oluwo of Iwo, a first-class traditional ruler in Osun State, in his office at the National…
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Ohanaeze lauds Tinubu govt on release of Kaduna school children, Youth Quota Approval
From Lateef Taiwo Youth wing of apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has hailed the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu government for the release of the school children abducted by bandits in Kaduna State. The group was also extolfor the Tinubu administration over the Federal Executive Council, FEC, approval of a 2 per…