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PDP will stop Nigeria’s slide into one-party state, says Makinde
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has emphasized that Nigerians reject the idea of a one-party state. Makinde made this statement during a visit by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who came to offer condolences over the tragic loss of 35 children in a stampede and to introduce the new National…
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2 Edo Council Chairmen, 13 Councillors defect to APC
The Chairman of Ovia South West local government area of Edo state, Edosa Enowoghomenma, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The embattled Council chair, who is of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defected alongside eight elected councillors, including the Leader of the House, Nosakhare Edobor. Speaking, Enowoghomenma said, “We thought it wise to pitch a tent with the…
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Why i visited Obasanjo – Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, on Thursday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Lagos. Obi, in a tweet on his X handle, disclosed that he visited the former President to wish him a happy New Year and also deliberated on issues of national concern. “Yesterday, I travelled from Abuja to Lagos to visit…
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Obi visits Farotimi, lauds his dedication for ‘Better Nigeria’
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has visited lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi, describing him as a man who desired a “better Nigeria”. Obi eulogized Farotimi’s virtue in a series of tweets on Friday, following his visit to Farotimi. “Farotimi exemplifies courage in the face of adversity, consistently taking bold stands for good governance in our nation. ”…
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Tinubu will elevate Nigeria into group of developed nations- Lagos Council Chairmen
Leadership of the Conference of 57 Local Governments/Local Councils in Lagos State, have restated its convictions in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to elevate Nigeria into the group of developed nations. The chairman of Conference 57, Kolade Alabi, made this known after meeting with President Tinubu in Lagos. He expressed confidence that the country would soon witness improvements. Alabi noted that…
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LG Funds: Oyo APC charges residents to demand accountability from Makinde
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Oyo State chapter, has called on people of the state to demand accountability from Governor Seyi Makinde, over the management of funds allocated to the 33 local councils since 2019. A statement issued on Thursday by the Oyo APC Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, said the “preponderance of pressure being mounted on our elected officials, federal…
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APC slams Peter Obi’s New Year message as misleading, pessimistic
By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, over his New Year message, describing it as misleading and overly pessimistic. In a statement issued by Felix Morka, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, the party accused Obi of spreading “gloom-ridden” narratives about Nigeria’s political, economic, and…
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Lagos Politics: Rhodes-Vivour hints on contesting for governorship in 2027
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour , popularly known as GRV, has hinted that he would contest for the 2027 governorship election in Lagos. He gave the hint while speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday. GRV said he wouldn’t give up on actualising his ambition to be Lagos State Governor. He, however, didn’t indicate if he would still use…
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Obi visits Babangida in Minna
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, on Thursday visited the former Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) at his residence in Minna, Niger State. Obi disclosed this in a post on his X handle. He said the visit was an opportunity to wish the former Head of State a happy New Year and…
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APC National Youth Leader sympathises with Jigawa governor over son, mother’s death.
The National Youth Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, has commiserated with the Governor of Jigawa state, Namadi Umar over the death of Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar, his dear mother and his first son, Abdulwahab Umar Namadi. A statement issued by the APC National Youth Leader on Thursday, said “We the progressives youths are deeply saddened by the…
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