Category: Politics
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Cleric urges Tinubu, Kwara Gov to hit the ground running
*Seeks justice, fairness, equity in governance By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The newly inaugurated President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State have been charged to hit the ground running, especially in critical sectors, by turning around the Nation and Kwara state for the good of the citizenry. The charge was given…
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Kwara Gov inaugurated, lists priorities for second term
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has been inaugurated for his second term on Monday, vowing to remain a responsible and responsive leader for the people of the state. The modest, but colourful inauguration, lasted just 45 minutes, kicking off at exactly 8:10 a.m. following the…
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Makinde dismisses political appointees, dissolves cabinet
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the termination of all political officeholders’ appointments and dissolved the state Executive Council. The decision was conveyed through a letter signed by Mr. Segun Ogunwuyi, the Chairman of the Transition and Inauguration Committee, who also serves as the Chief of Staff to the Governor. In the letter,…
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Gombe gov, Yahaya, elected as NGF chairman
On Tuesday, Inuwa Yahaya, the Governor of Gombe State, was chosen as the new Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum. Having secured his second term as governor in the February 2023 general election, Yahaya’s election to this prestigious position reflects his continued leadership and support among his peers in the region. Inuwa Yahaya will assume…
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Senate Presidency: I shouldn’t be judged by my performance as Minister – Akpabio 21st May 2023
A former governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians and members of the incoming 10th National Assembly not to assess him using his brief tenure as Minister of Niger Delta Affairs. Akpabio said he preferred to be judged by his record as a lawyer of 36 years, Commissioner of six…
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FG rolls out programme for Tinubu, Shettima swearing-in
Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima By Tope Alabi The programme of events for the inauguration of President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the 16th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on May 29, has been released by the Federal Government. The event, expected to be graced by top dignitaries, foreign Leaders, and Heads of Govts,…
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APGA: Anambra Chairmanship aspirant promises to uphold party supremacy
APGA logo Agency Report Chief Anthony Nchekwube, a chairmanship aspirant in the All Progressives Grand Alliance Congress in Anambra, says party supremacy and inclusiveness would be the hallmark of his executive team if elected. Nchekwube, popularly known as Dunga, said this in his 11-point agenda manifesto, entitled “Soludo of the People’s Manifesto” which he unveiled…
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Tinubu, Shettima to get GCFR, GCON titles
Bola Tinubu and Kashim Shettima By Tope Alabi President-elect and Vice President-elect, Bola Tinubu and Kasim Shettima, will on Thursday, May 25, 2023, be conferred National Honours as the Grand Commander of the Federal Republic and Grand Commander of the Order of Niger, respectively by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd). The President’s Special Assistant…
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Forgery: LP seeks evidence to disqualify Enugu governor-elect
The leadership of the Labour Party has vowed to do all within its powers to prove that the current Governor-elect of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, was not qualified to contest the governorship poll following an allegation that he presented a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission. Mbah’s victory in the last governorship election…
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FG inaugurates ‘Blockchain Policy’ committee, graduates 32,022 participants
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami, has inaugurated the National Committee on the implementation of the National Blockchain Policy for Nigeria. The membership of the Committee is drawn from 29 institutions across the public and private sectors, including the academia. During the ceremony…