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Gov. Makinde Advocates For Five-year Single Term

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has made a case for a single year term for political leaders, saying the nation needs to take a cue from the single term leadership of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN). The governor, who won a second term in March, said this while reacting to PFN’s National President, […]

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JUST IN: Tinubu Names Ministers’ Portfolios

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday assigned portfolios to his 46 ministers. Tinubu named Wale Edun as the Minister of Finance and coordinating, while Nyesom Wike was named Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. Dele Alake is the Minister of Solid Development with Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works. The full list of ministers and their […]

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Atiku Visits Kwankwaso In Abuja

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The flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25, 2023 presidential poll, Atiku Abubakar, has paid a “fraternal visit” to his counterpart in the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso. Kwankwaso, who made this known on his verified handle on X, formerly known as Twitter, said he received Atiku at […]

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‘Ganduje’s Emergence As APC Chair Is Wrong!’

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The former National Vice Chairman (North-West) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Lukman, believes the decision of the party to elect Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman is incorrect, though he says his loyalty lies with the party. In his resignation letter dated July 26, 2023, and addressed to the then acting […]

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Edo Can’t Accept ‘Emilokon’ – Obaseki

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Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has rejected the  ‘Emilokan’ syndrome or spirit is not a strategy for winning elections and ruling Edo people. He spoke when he received leaders of Edo South Senatorial District on a solidarity visit in Government House. He described what was happening between him and his deputy as unfortunate, sad and avoidable […]

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Defection? Wike Visits Ganduje

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Former governor of Rivers State and a Minister designate, Nyesom Wike, visited the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Umar Gnaduje, in Abuja, on Tuesday. Wike, who worked against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the 2023 election, has repeatedly denied plotting to join the ruling party. […]

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Why We Don’t Sponsor Female Politicians – UN Women

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Beatrice Eyong, the UN Women Country Representative for Nigeria and ECOWAS, provided insight into why the organization does not financially support female politicians. Eyong explained that UN Women refrains from sponsoring female political candidates due to policy constraints in different nations. Moreover, certain funding sources have expressed the belief that Nigeria possesses substantial financial resources. […]

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Ekiti Gov. Suspends HC For ‘Unauthorised Departure’

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Biodun Oyebanji, Ekiti state governor, has suspended Olaiya Atibioke, commissioner for chieftaincy and home affairs, for two weeks. Yinka Oyebode, special adviser to the governor on media, said the commissioner had left the venue of a retreat without permission. In a statement, Oyebode said the suspension follows Atibioke’s “unauthorised departure from the venue of the […]

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PDP Passes Vote of Confidence on Obaseki

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 Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo have berated the Deputy Governor of the State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, for approaching the court over an allegation of impeachment. Rising from a meeting on Sunday in Igueben, Igueben Local Government Area of the state, the party leaders who are from Edo Central Senatorial District faulted […]

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How I Discovered My Deputy Was Working Against Me – Obaseki

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Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state has narrated how he found out that his deputy, Philip Shaibu, was “working against him”. According to Obaseki, Shaibu has become so desperate to succeed him, ahead of the Edo governorship election in 2024. He spoke at a gathering with stakeholders in the state. The governor said: “He (Shaibu) […]

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Niger Coup: Burkina Junta Suspends Radio Station

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Burkina Faso’s junta-led government has suspended one of the country’s most popular radio stations after it broadcast an interview deemed “insulting” to Niger’s new military leaders. Radio Omega was immediately suspended on Thursday “until further notice,” Communications Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo said in a statement. He said the measure was “in the higher interests […]

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S’East APC Begs Tinubu For More Cabinet Slots

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The South East Caucus of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s selection of its members for ministerial roles, yet respectfully implored the president to consider additional concessions for the region in forthcoming appointments. Following a meeting with the National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, Deputy Speaker of the […]

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Details Emerge As South East Governors Meet

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The details of the meeting of the Governors of the five South East States that took place on Thursday in Enugu State have emerged. The details of the meeting was made known in a communique read by the new chairman of the Forum and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma. According to the communique, the governors […]

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Edo Deputy Gov Speaks On Plan To Move To APC

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The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rt. Hon Philip Shaibu has refuted circulating claims suggesting his intention to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). Recent reports indicated Shaibu’s imminent move to the APC from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with one even suggesting a top APC member’s confirmation of the deputy governor’s induction by the APC National […]

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Buhari Wanted Mamora As Vice President – Ex-SGF Mustapha

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From the former secretary to the government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha came the startling revelation that former president Muhammadu Buhari wanted Senator Adeleke Olurunnimbe Mamora to be his running mate. Mustapha who spoke during a Thank You dinner organised by the Mr Akinbode Oluwafemi led Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) held […]

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Tinubu meets Wike, El-Rufai in Aso Rock

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President Bola Tinubu has met with former Governors Nyesom Wike (Rivers) and Mallam Nasir el-Rufai (Kaduna) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The former Governors are President Tinubu’s ministerial nominees and were screened by the Senate. However, while Wike scaled the Senate screening hurdle, el-Rufai’s nomination is yet to be passed. There are speculations that efforts are […]

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APC Defends Tinubu’s Choice Of Ministers

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretary Senator Ajibola Basiru has replied those faulting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the long ministerial list, saying he has not committed an infraction against the law. He said the President should not only be commended for working within the constitutional provision, but also for appointing a nominee from the Federal […]

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Muslim Community Demands Review Of Lagos Commissioner-Nominees

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The Muslim Community of Lagos State under the umbrella of the Joint Muslim Forum has rejected the list of commissioner-designates in the state and demanded an immediate reversal and review. The forum comprising over 30 Muslim Organisations in the state said the review of the list is imperative to reflect 60% in favour of Muslims […]

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Sanwo-Olu Asks Tribunal To Dismiss Rhodes-Vivour’s Petition

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, have formally requested the Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal to dismiss the petition lodged by the Governorship Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour. The incumbent governor and his deputy have cited insufficient evidence to substantiate Rhodes-Vivour’s claims as the primary basis for their request. Presenting […]

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Tinubu Meets Okonjo-Iweala

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President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), at the presidential villa in Abuja.  The WTO DG walked into the villa a few minutes after 3pm, accompanied by Ali Pate, one of Tinubu’s ministerial nominees. More to follow…