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Tinubu congratulates Trump on re-election as U.S. President
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. Tinubu expressed optimism that Trump’s return to the White House will further strengthen the relationship between Nigeria and the United States amid today’s global challenges and opportunities. In his message, President Tinubu said, “Together,…
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Atiku is ‘Africa’s most infamous election loser’ — APC
By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly rebuked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following his recent social media comments claiming that the 2023 presidential election was “stolen” from him. Atiku, the former presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to contest the results of the election, sparking wide…
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Governor Makinde visits ex-governor Fayose amid 2027 speculations
Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on Monday, paid a visit to ex-governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose at his Lagos residence. Fayose shared the news on his x.com page. Makinde, a prominent stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been in the news recently, following speculations that he might take a shot at the presidency in 2027, when…
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Rivers political crisis is about who controls state resources- Fubara
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has disclosed that the current political crisis rocking the state is all about the control of the state and its resources. He assured that he will continue to utilise the state’s resources judiciously for the betterment and overall interest of the people. Fubara made this known while addressing the congregation of Omega Power Ministries, otherwise…
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INEC assures seamless governorship poll In Ondo
The National Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu has assured that the commission will overcome the challenges of prompt opening of polling units and effective management of results in the November 16 Governorship Election in Ondo state. Yakubu gave the assurance on Monday when he arrived Akure, the state capital for a three day assessment visit…
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Nasarawa LG Polls: APC wins all chairmanship positions
The All Progressives Congress has won the 13 chairmanship positions out of the 147 wards in the just-concluded local government elections in Nasarawa State. The Chairman of the Nasarawa State Independent Electoral Commission (NASIEC), Barr. Ayuba Usman, made the declaration Sunday evening at the Commission’s headquarters in Lafia, the state capital. The results of the 2nd November elections were announced,…
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Ondo Guber: Ajayi, PDP’s candidate pledges Cargo Airport for Agric Products exportation
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State, Agboola Ajayi, has promised to activate a cargo airport in the state to help farmers export agricultural products. He made the promise during a debate with the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, organised by Channels Television on Sunday.…
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Ondo Guber: Aiyedatiwa tackles Ajayi, denies N1.2bn security votes
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Sunday, denied receiving N1.2 billion as security votes for the state. He stated in Akure, the state capital during the Ondo State governorship election debate organised by Channels Television and its partners. Aiyadatiwa, who is seeking election in the November 16 governorship election under the All Progressives Congress (APC), accused his Peoples Democratic Party…
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Presidency rebukes Atiku’s economic critique, defends Tinubu’s bold reforms
By Kunle Sanni The Presidency has dismissed recent criticisms from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar concerning President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, arguing that Atiku lacks both the ideas and resolve necessary to address Nigeria’s economic challenges. In a Sunday night statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the Presidency asserted that Atiku’s tenure in…
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APC accuses Makinde of abandoning duties for 2027 ambitions
By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of neglecting his current duties in favor of his political ambitions for 2027, calling his approach a “disservice” to the people of Oyo State. In a statement released Saturday, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, criticized Makinde’s recent remarks, in which the governor blamed the…
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