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Politics
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Lagos 2027: I’ve no time thinking about contesting for governorship – Gbajabiamila
President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff (CoS), Rt(Hon) Femi Gbajabiamila, said he has no time to think about becoming Lagos State governor because he is currently occupied with his duties as CoS to the President. Gbajabiamila made this disclosure while addressing the general assembly of the Surulere All Progressives Congress (APC) at the indoor hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium…
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Odili accuses Wike of power grab, praises Fubara’s leadership
By Kunle Sanni Former Rivers State Governor Peter Odili has alleged that Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), attempted to turn Rivers State into his “private estate.” According to Odili, current Governor Siminalayi Fubara thwarted these efforts, demonstrating resilience and effective leadership. Odili made the remarks during an event organized by the Odili family in Port Harcourt…
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Yuletide: Ambode Support Group urges Nigerians to pray for prosperous nation
A group promoting the former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, Ambode Support Group (ASG) has congratulated the Christian community on Christmas celebration, urging the people to pray for a prosperous Nigeria as well as embrace unity and love, being the hallmark of the celebration. The support group gave this charge in a release signed by the Director of…
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I stopped seeing Rivers crisis as a problem but as enabler in governance – Fubara
The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has said God gave him a new perspective on leadership while the crisis between him and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, lasted. Fabura said that he stopped seeing the matter as a problem but as a necessary enabler in governance. The governor spoke at the Christmas Ballad hosted by a former governor of the…
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Ekiti: Fayemi backs Oyebanji for second term
….says no automatic ticket for lawmakers A former governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has thrown his weight behind the second term bid of Governor Biodun Oyebanji. Fayemi also said there will be no automatic return ticket for National and State Assembly members in the state in 2027. Speaking at an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting in his…
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Edo Politics: Council Chairman denies purported impeachment
The Chairman of Egor Local Government Area, Eghe Ogbemudia, has denied her purported impeachment and that of her vice, Franco Osawe, by the councillors. In a statement she personally issued on Friday night, Ogbemudia alleged that there were external forces pushing a minority number of the council to remove her so that they can get access to the treasury of…
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Group calls for probe into allegations against Nigeria’s leadership
The League of Northern Democrats (LND) has expressed serious concern over recent allegations made by the President of Niger Republic. In a widely circulated Hausa video clip, the President accused France of being complicit in funding and arming Boko Haram, while implicating prominent Nigerian officials, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Ahmed Rufa’i,…
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Yahaya Bello visits Sen. Uzor Kalu in Abuja on Boxing Day
Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has visited former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu. The visit to Kalu in his Abuja residence occurred on Thursday Boxing Day. It is believed to be a move by Bello aimed at reuniting with his friends after a long drawn face-off with the Economic…
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Tinubu congratulates APC Chairman Ganduje on 75th birthday
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, on the occasion of his 75th birthday, celebrated on December 25, 2024. In his message, President Tinubu lauded Ganduje as a steadfast political ally and a trusted associate, commending his exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the…
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Makinde appoints 160 Supervisory Councillors, Special Assistants across 33 LGs
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of 160 new Supervisory Councillors and Special Assistants across all 33 local government areas in the state. Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Ademola Ojo, made the announcement in Ibadan on Tuesday. Ojo disclosed that the appointments include 93 Supervisory Councillors and 67 Special Assistants. Notably, 33 of the…
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