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Fubara remains PDP leader in Rivers, not Wike- George
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has said Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state and needs the support of everyone in the party to succeed. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, George said his main interest is seeing peace reign in the oil-rich state again. “Justice…
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Let peace reign in Rivers- George tells Fubara, Wike
A board member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has called for reconciliation between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike so that peace can return to Rivers State. There has been political tension in the state with a series of disturbing events since both men fell out politically. The latest is the burning of some local…
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Edo Guber Poll: PDP accuses INEC of doctoring BVAS to conceal rigging
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the reported refusal by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Edo State to grant the party and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, access to the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines and other materials used in the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election against the order of court. Making the…
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Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Program awards millions of Naira to 1,000 beneficiaries
The Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Support Program has awarded millions of Naira to students in primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions across the state. The program is an initiative of the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his family, established in memory of their son Gbemiga, who passed away on October 7, 2017. During the second edition of the program,…
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BREAKING: Lagos Assembly suspends Alimosho LG Chairman indefinitely
…..directs Vice Chairman to takeover The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday indefinitely suspended the chairman of Alimosho Local Government Area, Jelili Sulaimon. The House during plenary session also resolved that the vice chairman of the council, Mr. Akinpelu Johnson, should take over the running of its affairs. The House further instructed the management of the council, including the…
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NAFDAC Staff begin indefinite nationwide strike
The Staff of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC commenced an indefinite nationwide strike on Monday (today), following the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum issued to management. The decision to down tools was confirmed after a congress of NAFDAC staff convened on Friday, October 4, 2024 over unresolved issues. The striking workers, under the directive of…
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BREAKING: Fire guts section of Eleme LG secretariat in Rivers
A section of the Eleme Local Government Council secretariat has been set ablaze. According to a former Ambassador Oji Ngofa, who hails from Eleme, the newly elected chairman Brain Gokpa came to the council secretariat accompanied by his councilors and supporters but discovered that a few of the buildings in the council had been set ablaze. So far no arrests…
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Ogun Police nabs wanted armed robber
The Ogun State police command on Monday said that its Igbeba Division, Ijebu-Ode, arrested one Shedrack Olawale Olayemi, who had been on the police wanted list for armed robbery and alleged rape of some female students of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, in July. The spokesperson for the state police command, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement…
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Eno to swear in Akwa Ibom Council Chairmen, Vice Chairmen Today
Following the successful conclusion of local government elections in Akwa Ibom State, preparations are in place for the swearing-in of newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen. The inauguration is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 8 a.m. at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Uyo. Governor Umo Eno announced this during a service at All Nations Christian…
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2027: LP lauds Kwankwaso for willing to serve as Obi’s running mate
The Labour Party, on Sunday, welcomed the offer by the New Nigeria People’s Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, to be running mate to LP’s Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election. National Secretary of LP, Umar Farouk, said that the renewed move by Kwankwaso was a welcome development, appealing to him not to kill the…
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