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Edo APC warns against planned PDP protest, calls for unity
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised concerns over an alleged plan by agents of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to stage protests following the outcome of the recently concluded Edo State election. According to a press release signed by Prince Kassim Afegbua, Director of Media for the APC Campaign Council, PDP members have been…
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Kwara: APC sweeps LG polls, claims all 16 chairmanship, 193 councillorship seats
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its political dominance in Kwara State by securing a sweeping victory in the state’s local government elections held on Saturday. The ruling party won all 16 chairmanship positions across the Local Government Areas (LGAs) and claimed all 193 councillorship seats in the state. In the early hours of Sunday,…
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Declare state of emergency in Zamfara over insecurity- APC tells FG
The Zamfara state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Federal government to declare a state of emergency to allow the fight against banditry to succeed. In a statement signed by the spokesperson of the party Yusuf Idris, the APC alleged that Governor Dauda Lawal has been sabotaging the efforts of the Federal government in the…
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Mandate Movement congratulates First Lady Tinubu at 64
….lauds her for being a solid pillar of support for President Tinubu A political group in the All Progressives Congress (APC), The Mandate Movement (TMM) has congratulated Nigeria’s firstlady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu on her 64th birthday. A statement issued by the group’s Directorate of Communication and Public Relations, acknowledged several inspiring initiatives embarked on by her office in providing succour…
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Edo Guber: IGP orders movement restriction on roads, waterways
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun directed the restriction of movement in Edo ahead of the governorship poll in the state. Edo residents head to the ballot on Saturday, September 21st, 2024, to choose their governor. But to ensure a hitch-free exercise, the IGP ordered the restriction of movement in the state. A statement by the force’s Public Relations…
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APC responds to Governor Bala Mohammed, blames PDP for internal crisis
By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to claims made by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, who accused the party of exacerbating the internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). During a meeting with the PDP Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Governor Mohammed suggested that the APC was behind the ongoing issues plaguing his party. However,…
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Kwara LG elections: Police to impose curfew from midnight to 6:00 pm on Saturday
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State Police Command has announced that there will be a comprehensive restriction on vehicular movement on Saturday, September 21, 2024, as part of security measures for the Local Government Elections. The Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya, stated that this restriction would be enforced from 12:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturday to ensure…
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Labour Party will rescue Nigerians in 2027- Usman
The Chairman of the Labour Party National Caretaker Committee, Senator Nenadi Esther Usman, has said the party would emerge as a platform for all Nigerians who feel disenfranchised or dissatisfied with the current state of affairs. Usman expressed her commitment to revitalising the party amid its current challenges. Speaking during the Committee’s inaugural meeting in Abuja, She emphasised the goal…
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Tinubu speaks on Edo election, urges peace, civility
KUNLE SANNI Ahead of the 2024 Edo governorship election, President Bola Tinubu has called on all stakeholders to conduct themselves peacefully and sportingly. WESTERN POST reports that the election is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024. The President, in a statement by Bayo Onanuga Special Adviser to the President, (Information and Strategy) on Friday, implored the governorship candidates, political parties,…
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PDP chairmanship: Adeleke reaffirms commitment to party’s constitution
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo As the internal leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepens, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has made his position clear. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the PDP Constitution, emphasizing the importance of following the party’s prescribed succession procedures in the event of…
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