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Magnus Abe declares for Rivers guber race, vows to fight ‘haphazard primaries’
Former Senator representing Rivers South East senatorial district, Magnus Abe, has joined the race to become the next governor of River State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Abe declared for the Rivers number one seat in B-Dere community, Gokana Local Government Area of the state on Sunday. The event was the inauguration of the executive committee…
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Ondo govt, PDP trade words over Akeredolu’s wife senatorial ambition in Imo
The Ondo State government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state are locked in a war of words over the decision of the wife of the governor, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu to contest for a senate seat in her home state, Imo. In a statement by its state Publicity Secretary, Kennedy Peretei, the PDP accused Mrs Akeredolu of using the…
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After fight to finish in APC, Yari, Marafa defect to PDP in Zamfara
Former Governor of Zamfara State, Abdul-Aziz Yari, and Senator Kabiru Marafa have dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Zamfara State PDP Chairman, Col. Bala Mande, announced their defection while addressing the press after the State Working Committee meeting in Gusau on Sunday. According to Bande, Yari, Marafa and their supporters will be formally received…
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Military destroy terrorists’ camps, rescue kidnapped victims
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) took the war against insurgents to their camp, gaining lost grounds over the insurgents. In a statement by the Chief of Military Public Information, Colonel Muhammad Dole, the military said they were able to destroy some of the insurgents’ camps while also rescuing some kidnapped victims “Steadily advancing in different corridors of the theatre…
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Nigeria will be restored from every deprivation, says Osinbajo at Easter
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo says the country will rise from every deprivation and be restored into prosperity and abundance. The VP said this while speaking with journalists after the Easter Sunday service at the State House Chapel, Aso Villa, Abuja. In a statement by his media aide, Laolu Akande, Osinbajo said his easter message to Nigerians was a prayer to…
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2 years after, Abba Kyari’s family remembers former Chief of Staff
Family of former Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari are remembering him two years after he died. Kyari died April 17, 2020 from COVID-19 complications aged 68. His family in their remembrance message, said the former chief of staff was patriotic. They also said the void he left was “immeasurable” and “unfillable” “We talk about you everyday. The void that you…
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PHOTO NEWS: Magnus Abe attends associate’s mum funeral
Senator Magnus Abe attended the funeral of late Mrs. Matilda Benjamin Ibibari Horsfall in Asari-Toru Local Government Area, Rivers State. The former lawmaker honoured his long time friend and political ally, Hon. Ben Horsfall, whose mother was laid to rest. In the entourage of Senator Abe were Hon. Elder Chidi Wihioka, former member, House of Representatives, Hon. Chief Tony Okocha,…
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Ganduje gives deadline for political appointees to resign in Kano
Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has directed all political office holders interested in seeking elective positions to resign before Monday. Ganduje gave this directive in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Abba Anwar. According to Anwar, the directive was as a result of the amended electoral act signed to law by President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Section 84 (12)…
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Campaign organisation: Why Yahaya Bello is APC’s best bet for 2023 presidency
The Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign Organisation says the Kogi State governor is the best bet for the All Progressives Congress (APC) to retain the presidency in 2023. In a statement on Friday, Yemi Kolapo, director, media and publicity of the campaign organisation, asked leaders of the ruling party not to sacrifice Bello’s winning attributes for “destructive politics”. According to her,…
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Tinubu on Easter: Give your best to achieve better nation
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has enjoined Christians in the country to give their best for the nation. In his Easter message to Nigerians, Tinubu said this will result in a better nation. According to him, the nation’s best was still ahead. “On this special day, this Easter Sunday, let us be thankful to…
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