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BREAKING: Edo SSG resigns
The Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie, has resigned to pursue his political ambition. Ogie, who tendered his resignation on August 9, 2024, is the running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate in the September 21 election, Asue Ighodalo. Ogie said his resignation is in conformity with the electoral law which mandates political appointees who want…
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Oyinlola chairs 25-member PDP Reconciliation Committee, Ladoja, Akinjide make list
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the constitution of a National Reconciliation Committee to be chaired by a former governor of Osun State, Chief Olagunsoye Oyinlola. Other notable members of the Committee include, former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, RT Hon. Chibudum Nwuche, former minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory, Oloye Jumoke Akinjide, ex-governor of…
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BREAKING: Obasanjo, National Assembly members in closed-door meeting
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo today, held a closed-door meeting with six members of the House of Representatives. The meeting took place at Obasanjo’s residence in Abeokuta. Led by Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, it was speculated the lawmakers discussed critical issues affecting the nation with the former president. Other lawmakers present at the meeting include Hon. Peter Aniekwe, Hon. Matthew Nwogu, Hon.…
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’17 political parties nominate 55.6% of expected number of agents for Edo gov’ship’
Seventeen political parties participating in the Edo State Governorship election scheduled for 21st September 2024 have collectively uploaded 44,687 agents to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) dedicated portal, which opened on 17th July and shut down at midnight on 30th July. But the figure represents only 55.6 percent of the 80,410 agents required to cover the State’s 4,519 Polling…
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Hunger Protest: PRP warns use of live ammunition against protesters
… condemns flying of Russian flags during protest The opposition Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) on Wednesday condemned the use of lethal force against Nigerians who participated in the nationwide protest. The opposition party’s fear comes in the wake of a report that a soldier shot a 16-year-old protester dead in the Samaru community, Zaria, Kaduna State on Tuesday. The teenage…
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Presidency criticizes Atiku’s comments on protest handling
By Kunle Sanni The presidency has strongly criticized former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for advising Nigerian security forces against using lethal force on protesters. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, responded to Atiku’s comments in a post on X. Onanuga emphasized that the constitutional rights to assembly and freedom of expression are not absolute and…
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Zainab Bagudu appointed as Senior Advisor on Women’s Health and Cancer Advocacy
By Kunle Sanni Health Minister Ali Pate has appointed Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu as the Senior Advisor on Women’s Health and Cancer Advocacy to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Pate made the announcement on Tuesday in a statement he signed and shared with reporters. Describing Bagudu as a medical doctor, consultant pediatrician, and renowned cancer advocate, Pate highlighted…
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Hunger Protest: PDP tackles Tinubu for not addressing Nigerians
The Peoples Democratic Party has criticised President Bola Tinubu for not addressing the nation amid the nationwide EndBadGovernance protests. Amid severe economic hardships, many Nigerians are struggling to afford basic necessities. In response, youths began protests on Thursday, continuing into Friday, across Abuja, Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Rivers, and other regions, demanding an end to hunger and poor governance. In a…
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Osun APC alleges PDP plot to burn down party secretariats
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised alarms over alleged plans by hoodlums loyal to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to instigate violence and burn down the state party secretariat of the APC and the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Secretariat in Osogbo. The APC claims that these acts are being planned under…
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Hunger Protest: PDP asks Tinubu to review economic policy
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to address Nigerians about the economic crisis facing the country. The party also asked the President to urgently review its policies that are negatively impacting the lives of Nigerians. In a press statement released Thursday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP highlighted the growing unrest…
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