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Islamic group endorses Tinubu for president as Governor Bello sues for peace
As Muslims continue to celebrate Maulud in honour of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has urged the people to maintain peace in the country as a panacea for development. Governor Bello gave the admonition in an interview shortly after he attended the 5th Nigeria World Maulud celebration of Jam’iyatul Ansarul Deeni Attijjaniya at the Polo…
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Atiku reveals Soludo’s demands during visit to Anambra
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has revealed the demands made by Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo when he visited Awka for the presidential campaign of the party on Thursday. He said the Anambra State governor listed the needs of the state for him to look at if elected president. “On our arrival today, we visited…
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Appeal Court sets aside ruling voiding Rivers APC primary
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt has set aside a ruling of the Federal High Court, voiding the primary elections conducted by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State. The Court of Appeal gave the decisions in three separate judgments on an appeal brought by the APC, the governorship candidate of the party, Tonye Cole, and the…
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PHOTO NEWS: Atiku arrives Anambra for PDP rally
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar on Thursday arrived Awka ahead of the party’s presidential rally in Anambra State. Atiku was received at the airport by party leaders, including Senators Ben Obi and Uche Ekwunife.
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I’ll run govt of prosperity, not violence in Rivers – Abe
Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, said he will run a government of prosperity for the greater good of all Rivers people and not to favour a few if elected as next governor of the state. He gave the assurance while speaking at a reception organized…
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In Birnin Gwari, Tinubu bags fearless warrior title
History was made on Monday evening in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State as the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, became the first presidential candidate to ever visited the ancient town. An elated traditional ruler of the town, HRH Zubair Jibril Megwari 11, bestowed on him the traditional title of Dakare Birnin Gwari, meaning the fearless warrior. Kaduna…
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Uzodimma praises police for foiling attack on INEC headquarters in Imo
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma has praised the police command and other security agencies in the state for foiling attack on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Owerri. Gunmen stormed the INEC premises early Monday morning and set off granade that damaged parts of the office buildings and burnt some pick up vehicles. Police responded swiftly according to…
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Abe commends Nigerian judiciary on SDP victory
…condemns attack on Lee Maeba’s Port Harcourt residence Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Abe has commended the judiciary for the party’s victory at the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt. WesternPost had reported that the Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, struck out a case filed by the Peoples Democratic Party…
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Rivers govt alleges plans to blackmail Wike over G5 involvement
The Rivers State government says it has uncovered plans to blackmail Governor Nyesom Wike over his stand on the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. Chief Press Secretary to the Rivers State governor, Kelvin Ebiri, disclosed this in a statement quoting the Commissioner for Information, Chris Finebone. The commissioner said the plan to blackmail Wike is…
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LASG targets sustainable electricity by 2036 as State leadership increases partnership drive with private sector
Lagos State government on Wednesday restated its commitment to ensure provision of sustainable electricity for all residents by the year 2036. The state government also emphasized the need to collaborate with private investors to actualize the project through decentralization of energy. Commissioner for Energy, Mr. Olalere Odusote gave this indication at the 3rd Lagos Real Estate Market Place Conference and…
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