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INEC seeks reforms to improve Nigeria’s Electoral system
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday sought reforms to improve the country’s electoral system. Speaking during a meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners in Abuja, INEC s Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, stated that computer-generated slips issued to the voter or even downloaded from the Commission’s website as sufficient means of accreditation. Yakubu disclosed that the electoral body would soon…
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PDP Crisis: Ambition of any individual shouldn’t outweigh party’s interest – Bode George
A Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has emphasized that the ambition of any individual should not outweigh the collective interests of the party. George who is a former Deputy National Chairman of the PDP, said the party would overcome its current internal challenges before the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Lagos, George explained that the…
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Why we passed vote of confidence in Governor Otti- Abia LP Chairman
The Chairman of Labour Party (LP) in Abia State, Emmanuel Nweze Otti, has explained why the State Chapter passed vote of confidence in Governor Alex Otti. WESTERN POST reports that Abia LP held an enlarged stakeholder meeting where the party passed a vote of confidence in Governor Otti. The Abia LP Chairman stated that Governor Otti has performed well beyond…
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Osun APC stakeholders push for candidate from Osun-west to defeat Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo In a bid to reclaim power from Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke in 2026, stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the State have urged the party leadership to zone the party’s ticket to the Osun-west senatorial district. The stakeholders, who staged a solidarity rally in Osogbo on Tuesday submitted a letter to the party leadership,…
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Another LP Rep, Chollom defects to APC
A member of the House of Representatives, Fom Dalyop Chollom, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, adding to the growing list of lawmakers who have defected to APC in recent weeks. The Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas read Chollom’s resignation letter from the LP during plenary on Tuesday. Chollom who represents the Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal…
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Atiku reacts to Akume’s comment on 2027 presidential election
By Kunle Sanni Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the comments made by the Secretary to the Federal Government, George Akume on the 2027 presidential election. Atiku expressed his opposition to suggestions that the North should wait until 2031 before producing another president. In a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku made clear his…
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Corrupt leaders must face stern sanctions – Obi insists
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has insisted that Nigerian leaders found guilty of corrupt practices must face tough sanctions, impressing the need for an end to economic wastage in the country. Obi insisted in a statement on Tuesday to mark the International Anti-Corruption Day. According to him, over the…
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Reps candidate dumps ADC over values
Former Director of Youth Mobilisation and 2023 House of Representatives candidate of the African Democratic Congress for Ningi/Warji Federal Constituency of Bauchi State, Zakari Garba, has resigned from the party. This resignation was contained in a letter dated December 8, which was addressed to Chief Okey Nwosu, National Chairman of ADC. According to him, his resignation was hinged on a…
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Adeleke congratulates Ghanaian President-elect, Mahama
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the newly elected President of Ghana, John Mahama, describing him as “a true democrat and a genuine friend of Nigeria” Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed on Monday said since his path crossed that of the new Ghanaian leader, “we have been sharing deep thoughts…
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Osun Federal lawmaker accuses Adeleke of neglecting constituency
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A member of the House of Representatives for Ijesa North Federal Constituency, Hon. Wole Oke has expressed disappointment over what he described as the lack of representation and development in Ijesa North, despite the community’s significant contribution to the votes of Osun State. Oke, who has won five consecutive elections, stated that the people of Ijesa…
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