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Akan Okon’s case frivolous, speculative, Umo Eno tells court
The Akwa Ibom State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Pastor Umo Eno has urged the Federal High Court in Uyo to dismiss the suit filed against him by Mr Akan Okon, describing it as “frivolous, tendentious and wholly speculative.” Seeking for the award of a substantive cost against the plaintiff, Pastor Eno is submitting that Mr Okon failed to…
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2023: Court nullifies Adamawa APC governorship primary
A Federal High Court sitting in Yola on Friday nullified the Adamawa governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) which produced Sen. Aishatu Binani, as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2023 election. Ruling on the case filed by Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the court declared Binani’s candidature null and void. In his ruling, Justice Abdulaaziz Anka said the APC…
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States must approach development as sovereign to boost growth – Osinbajo
Effective collaboration between federal and state governments with the private sector is a sure catalyst for boosting economic growth, economic diversification and improved productivity, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Prof. Osinbajo, who stated this on Friday at the closing of the maiden Gombe State Investment Summit, also noted that improving the business environment is critical to “the prosperity…
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Tinubu mourns with Bola Shagaya over mother’s death
Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has extended his deep condolences to Hajia Bola Shagaya over the death of her mother, Alhaja Saadatu Abdulraheem, in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. The mother of the business mogul died four days ago. Asiwaju Tinubu, who had earlier sent his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima, to visit the family…
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APC youth leader empowers Kaduna women, seeks support for party’s candidates
National Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, has offered business empowerment to women across the 23 local government areas of Kaduna State. This occured at a Permanent Voter Card (PVC) collection mobilization programme organised by the APC Youth Awareness and Mobilization Network in partnership with the Office of the National Youth Leader at the Umaru Musa…
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We can learn from Netherlands for solutions to flooding problem – Magnus Abe
Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Magnus Abe, says the state can learn how to deal with flooding problem from Netherlands. Abe was speaking at the dedication of the party’s campaign at St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, Garrison, Port Harcourt. “Before I proceed, let me particularly offer my concern for our brothers and sisters in the Orashi region who once…
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Wike appoints additional 28,000 special assistants
River State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has appointed an additional 28,000 special assistants for various political units in the state ahead of the 2023 elections. The appointments come a day after the governor appointed 14,000 special advisers, 319 Ward Liaison Officers and 40 Local Government Area Liaison Officers. Special Assistant to the governor on Media, Kelvin Ebiri, who announced the development…
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Bukola Saraki seeks support for Kwara PDP candidates
Former Senator President, Bukola Saraki has called on the people of Kwara State to vote for candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the coming 2023 general elections. Saraki who is also a former governor of the state spoke in Ilorin on Wednesday at an event hosted by a chieftain of the party in the state, Hon. Zakari Mohammed.…
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Dangote Cement Obajana remains shut – Kogi State government
Kogi State government has ordered that Dangote Cement, Obajana remains shut pending investigations by the state House of Assembly over its transfer of ownership. This was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo. Fanwo who ordered the management of the cement factory to shut down the factory within the next 48 hours, also ordered…
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Udom Emmanuel makes case for fair trade via value addition
Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel has said the call for fair global trade and attainment of peace will remain a mirage as long as Africa is exploited by developed countries. The governor said this at the 7th London Political Summit which held at Westminster Hall, London where he spoke on the theme “Global Peace Through Trade.” Udom decried how African…
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