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Rivers APC condemns lawsuit challenging Council allocations
The Rivers state chapter of the APC led by the reinstated Chairman, Emeka Beke has condemned the lawsuit instituted by a chieftain of the party, Tony Okocha seeking to stop funds allocation to the local government councils. Making this known via a Press statement, the party’s spokesman, Darlington Nwauju reiterated that Tony Okocha and his caretaker committee had been sacked…
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Ondo 2024: Mandate Movement expresses readiness to canvass votes for Ayedatiwa
A political group in the All Progressives Congress (APC), The Mandate Movement (TMM) has expressed readiness to canvass votes for the governor of Ondo State and governorship candidate of the party, Lucky Ayedatiwa. WESTERN POST reports that governorship election will be held in Ondo state on November 16, 2024. TMM, in a statement issued by its Directorate of Media, said…
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LG Polls: Our scorecard will give massive victory to APC candidates-Abiodun
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the forthcoming local government elections in the state to go all out and ensure massive victory for the party. According to him, the APC has bragging rights going into the election, having delivered electoral promises to the fullest, and would win hands down. Noting…
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Kano LG Elections: Local vigilante groups, transport agency provide security with sticks as Police shun polls
Electoral officials have started arriving at polling units for the local government elections slated to hold across Kano State today (Saturday). This was after the Kano State High Court granted the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) the authority to proceed with the local government elections, nullifying all attempts by political parties to stop the exercise. Justice Sanusi Ma’aji who…
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I felt lonely, emotional after losing 2015 election to Buhari — Jonathan
By Kunle Sanni Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has revealed the emotional challenges he faced after losing the 2015 presidential election to Muhammadu Buhari, describing the period as one of the most trying moments of his political journey. Jonathan opened up about his experience while speaking at the inaugural Raymond Dokpesi Annual Diamond Lecture in Abuja. Hosted by DAAR Communications…
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Court clears KANSIEC to conduct Kano LG Elections
The Kano State High Court granted the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC) the authority to proceed with the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, nullifying all attempts by political parties to stop the exercise. Justice Sanusi Ma’aji, presiding over the case, ruled that KANSIEC is empowered by the Constitution to conduct, supervise, and oversee local government elections across the…
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Lagos Speaker affirms continued existence of LCDAs amid LG law amendments
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has reassured residents that the 37 Local Government Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state are here to stay, despite ongoing discussions surrounding amendments to local government law. The assertion was made during a public hearing on the proposed bill aimed at enhancing the administration of local governments…
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Former NEC Chair, Nwosu dies at 83
Professor Humphrey Nwosu, former Chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC) from 1989 to 1993, has died at the age of 83. Nwosu, known for his pivotal role in Nigeria’s electoral history, passed away at a hospital in Virginia, United States, on October 2, 2024. Nwosu was appointed NEC Chairman by then-military Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, and was…
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Nationalism best for Nigeria not regionalism- Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday in Abeokuta said the principle of regionalism has continued to plague the country, describing it as the root of Nigeria’s problems. Obasanjo said this when the League of Northern Democrats visited him, noting that the principle of regionalism which was adopted at Nigeria’s independence in 1960 was still being craved for today “Where a…
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