Politics
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Imo LGA election: I did not endorse any aspirant – Uzodimma
The Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodimma, on Monday said there was never a time he endorsed any aspirant ahead of the September 21, 2024 local government elections in the state. Uzodimma spoke through his Senior Special Adviser, SSA, on Electronic and Creative Media, Ambrose Nwaogwugwu, while reacting to the report on…
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Ex-PDP chairman, Secondus, backs planned hunger protest
A former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, has voiced his support for the planned #EndBadGovernance protest in Nigeria, while also challenging President Bola Tinubu’s stance on the matter. Secondus, in a statement released on Tuesday by his media aide, Ike Abonyi, reminded the President of his history…
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PDP, APGA, and other parties lose supporters to the APC in Kaduna
702 members of the Labour Party, All Progressives Grand Alliance, People’s Redemption Party, and the Peoples Democratic Party in Makera Constituency of Kaduna-South Local Government Area of the State have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, with a commitment to support the party to win the October 19 local…
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House Of Reps Member Akinremi Passes At 51
The House of Representatives has announced the passing of Honourable. (Prince) Olaide Akinremi, also known as Jagaban. A statement signed by House Spokesman Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., on Wednesday, said Akinremi who represented Ibadan North Federal Constituency under the platform of the…
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PDP- Ongoing membership drive only for new members
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says its ongoing membership drive and registration is for new members, not for existing members. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba made the clarification in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Mr Ologunagba said that the party’s National Working Committee, NWC, had received reports…
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Benue shifts LG election to Nov 16
The Benue State Independent Electoral Commission has shifted the state’s local government election from July 6 to November 16, 2024. The Chairman of the commission, John Chen, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen on Friday in Makurdi. Chen said the change of date was necessitated by logistical constraints. He said…
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SDP takes Kastina Election Commission to court over allegations of LG polling
The Social Democratic Party (SDP), Kastina State chapter, has filed a suit at the State High Court challenging the State Independent Electoral Commission (KTSIEC) over the non-refundable fee of N3 million it prescribed for those aspiring to contest for the position of chairman, and N1 million for those seeking councillorship…
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Group criticizes APC for declaring a state of emergency
A group of Nigerian stakeholders under the aegis of the Concerned Citizens Forum of Nigeria has condemned the recent comment by the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC calling for a state of emergency over the lingering political crisis in the state. Recall that the Caretaker Committee…
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Bayelsa to prosecute Sylva, over PDP member’s death
The Bayelsa State government is set to prosecute former Minister of State, Petroleum Resources and the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva, over the death of one person recorded in Brass during the governorship election in November 2023. A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and an…
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INEC warns parties on misuse of incumbency power
Ahead of the governorship elections in Edo and Ondo states, the Independent National Electoral Commission has issued a stern reminder to political parties and candidates about the legal requirements for equitable access to public facilities. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun issued…