Politics
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“PDP’s big loss, APC’s big gain” – Presidency reacts as ex-Katsina Gov defects to rulling party
The presidency has reacted to the defection of former Katsina State governor, Ibrahim Shema from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said while Shema’s defection was a big loss to the PDP, the move…
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President Tinubu set to commission three critical gas projects
In line with his commitment to significantly leverage gas to grow the economy, President Bola Tinubu will commission three critical gas infrastructure projects being undertaken by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and partners. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, on…
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Tinubu explains why the removal of fuel subsidies was necessary for Nigeria
Tinubu said the decision of his administration to discontinue fuel subsidy payments was in the interest of the people. He stated this while speaking at the Special World Economic Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, April 28. As reported, however he admitted that the policy came with economic pains.…
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Ighodalo denies involvement in Shaibu’s impeachment
The Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, has refuted claims that he has a hand in the impeachment of the state’s former Deputy Governor, Phillip Shaibu. Ighodalo described the allegation as fake, saying it was cooked up to tarnish his reputation. This was contained in a…
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S’Court affirms Sokoto governor’s election
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of the election of Ahmed Aliyu as Sokoto State governor. Reading the lead judgment, Justice Tijani Abubakar dismissed the appeal by the PDP and its governorship candidate, Saidu Umar, agreeing with the reasoning of the court below.
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Breaking: S’Court affirms Taraba governor’s election
The Supreme Court has upheld the election of Agbu Kefas as Taraba State governor. Reading the lead judgment, Justice Lawal Garba dismissed the appeal by the New Nigeria People’s Party and its governorship candidate, Yahaya Sani, for filing an incomplete record of appeal.
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Abass mourns Akeredolu, says death painful
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed sadness over the death of Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu describing his demise as a painful loss. Akeredolu who battled prolonged ailment died on Wednesday at the age of 67. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special…
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Kaduna gov welcomes A’Court judgment, seeks opponents’ support
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has applauded the Court of Appeal’s verdict affirming his victory at the March 18, 2023 governorship election in the state. The Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate, Isah Ashiru, had challenged the declaration of Sani by the Independent National Electoral Commission as the winner…
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JUST IN: Ganduje inaugurates Rivers APC caretaker committee
The National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress on Friday inaugurated members of the caretaker committee for the Rivers State chapter of the party. The inauguration, which took place at the national headquarters of the APC in Abuja around 12.30 pm, had the party’s National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi…
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Don’t go to Supreme Court, Nasarawa APC urges PDP candidate
The All Progressives Congress in Nasarawa State has appealed to the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, David Ombugadu, to toe the line of reasoning and end further litigation after the Appeal Court’s reversal of Governor Abdullahi Sule’s sack on Thursday. The Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal had on October…