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Oyo APC fails to hold governorship primary election, moves exercise to Friday
By Richard Thomas, Ibadan The governorship primary election of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Oyo State failed to hold today at the Liberty Stadium, Ibadan. While no concrete reason was given for the inability to hold the election as scheduled, our correspondent gathered that it was postponed as a result of non-delegates thronging the primary venue. WesternPost gathered that…
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Omo-Agege claims Delta APC governorship ticket
Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Asaba on Thursday. Omo-Agege who was unopposed, emerged victorious after polling 1,190 votes. Chairperson of the Electoral Committee, Oyibo Nwaneri Esq., congratulated the winner and party delegates on a successful exercise. Secretary of the Committee, Ambassador Elijah Onyeagba announced that out of the…
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Kemi Afolabi hails colleagues for raising money for her lupus treatment
Popular Nollywood female actor, Kemi Afolabi has praised her colleagues, most in the Yoruba section of the industry for organising fund raising activities to raise money for her medical treatment. She specifically named Mercy Aigbe, Funke Akindele-Bello, Toyin Abraham and some others who have launched a fundraiser to support her. Kemi shocked the public when she announced few months ago…
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Abiodun defeats Akinlade, Otegbeye, Sarafa to emerge Ogun APC governorship candidate
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Wednesday, emerged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for next year’s general elections. Abiodun secured the victory to pursue his second term bid at the party’s primary election held at the MKO Abiola Int’l Stadium, Kuto, Abeokuta. The governor contested the election with five…
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VIDEO: I remain in Rivers APC guber race – Magnus Abe
Senator Magnus Abe says he has not withdrawn from the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State. Speaking with journalists on Thursday, Abe condemned and rejected the primary election organised by the group loyal to former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, calling it a charade.
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Buhari leaves for AU extra-ordinary summit in Equatorial Guinea
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Thursday, May 26, 2022, to participate in the African Union Extra-ordinary Session of Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, with special focus on security. This was contained in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Thursday. The…
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Nigeria, Ethiopia to hold joint commission meeting on trade, economy, others
Nigeria and Ethiopia have concluded arrangements to hold a Joint Ministerial Commission meeting in Addis Ababa next month to discuss various areas of bilateral relationship and exchange perspectives on a range of international issues of mutual interest. President Muhammadu Buhari hosted the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Dr Abiy Ahmed, to a State Visit and a presidential lunch attended by the…
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Osinbajo rounds up nationwide APC delegates’ consultation with visits to Lagos, Benue
Ahead of the Sunday’s presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday received an electrifying reception in Lagos State as he completed his nationwide visits to canvass for the votes of delegates in the 36 States of the Federation, and the FCT, Abuja. Earlier on Wednesday, the VP was also in Benue where he…
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Osun NATA assures Oyetola of 10,000 votes
As the Osun State governorship election draws near, members of the Nigerian Automobile Technician Association (NATA) have endorsed and passed vote of confidence in the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for turning around the socio-economic fortunes of the State. The artisans also professed their readiness to vote massively for the re-election of Governor Oyetola in the July 16 governorship election.…
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Vote buying and commoditisation of secret ballot in Nigeria, By Mike Omilusi
One of the fundamental reasons why politicians are not accountable and responsive to their constituencies in many countries could be adduced to vote-buying. Elections must be free and fair for them to express the will of the electorate. However, several factors continually militate against such in Nigeria, particularly since the return to civilian rule in 1999. Of essential interest is…
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