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Wike will ‘give APC their own,’ says PDP Chieftain Ogidi
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of empowering Nyesom Wike to destroy the opposition party, but believes the FCT minister would soon turn on the ruling party. Ogidi on Wednesday during an appearance on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief, said “How can you reconcile with people? How can you reconcile…
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PDP begins high-level consultations, targets Obi, Atiku for talks
The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-South region, Emmanuel Ogidi, has disclosed that the party will meet with former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other political figures in the country as part of its move to rebuild Nigeria’s main opposition platform. Ogidi made the disclosure on Wednesday’s…
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Alleged Corruption: Court grants Malami, son, wife N500m bail each
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami and two others, bail in the sum of ₦500 million each with two sureties. The sureties, according to the judge, must have landed property in Asokoro, Maitama, Gwarinpa. He added that they must submit their travelling documents to…
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Sanwo-Olu, Olu of Warri urge young creatives to harness storytelling for nation-building
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, Oba Tsola Emiko on Tuesday advised young creatives on the power of storytelling as a tool for nation-building. The call was made at the Storytellers’ Conference held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Iganmu, Lagos, where young influencers, photographers, digital…
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Lagos APC declares e-registration mandatory for all party members
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that its ongoing electronic membership registration exercise is mandatory for all party members, describing it as a critical reform aimed at strengthening internal democracy and party discipline. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the APC said the e-registration exercise, which began on…
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PDP NWC meets former President Jonathan amid leadership crisis
The National Working Committee of the Peoples democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday met with former President Goodluck Jonathan. The closed-door meeting was held at Jonathan’s office in the Maitama area of Abuja. Members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and some state PDP chairmen joined Turaki at the meeting. Addressing journalists, Turaki said the PDP leaders briefed Jonathan about…
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Oyo cracks down on illegal mining, suspends traditional ruler
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Government has suspended Chief Jacob Adefabi Sobaloju, the Sobaloju of Ofiki in Atisbo Local Government Area, over alleged breaches of Executive Order 001/2023 and unauthorised mining in state reserves. According to a letter from the Director of Chieftaincy Matters, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Olajire A.M., Chief Sobaloju is accused of issuing…
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Makinde mourns Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed profound grief over the passing of the Sarkin Hausawa of Ibadan, Alhaji Ali Dahiru Zungeru, describing his death as a “painful and irreplaceable loss” to Ibadan, the state, and the Hausa community. In a condolence message, Makinde lauded the late traditional ruler for his integrity, commitment to peace, and exemplary…
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Sanwo-Olu urges Lagos APC members to embrace e-registration
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to actively participate in the party’s ongoing electronic registration exercise, describing it as a civic duty and a requirement for genuine membership. The governor made the call on Tuesday after registering at Ward 3, Lagos Island, as the APC…
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High-capacity bus goes up in flames on Third Mainland bridge
A high-capacity bus caught fire on the Third Mainland Bridge on Tuesday in Lagos State. The bus was reportedly heading towards Iyana Oworo when the fire broke out near the Adekunle axis of the bridge. The incident reportedly disrupted traffic on the bridge, prompting the deployment of firefighters from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service to contain the blaze.…
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