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Ex-minister praises President Tinubu’s efforts, calls for national unity
By Kunle Sanni Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has commended President Bola Tinubu for initiating significant strides toward national progress and prosperity. In a recent statement, Dare emphasized that protests and unrest would only hinder the country’s advancement and urged Nigerians to support the government in consolidating its achievements. “The Tinubu-led administration is sowing seeds that…
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Arewa community in Lagos rejects planned protest
The Arewa Community in Lagos State has announced their support for President Bola Tinubu, as well as the decision not to participate in the planned nationwide hunger protest scheduled for August 1. At a press briefing on Wednesday, Shehu Usman, leader of the Arewa Community and Traders in Lagos State, articulated their stance on the protest. Usman accused certain politicians…
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Osun LG polls: OSSIEC releases election guidelines
…18 political parties submit dates for primaries By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) has released the guidelines for the upcoming February 2025 Local Government Elections in the state. In a statement dated July 22, 2024, and signed by Omoyemi Badru, the secretary to the OSSIEC chairman announced crucial information and procedures for political parties, candidates,…
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Niger Delta youths vow support for President Tinubu, reject planned protests
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, received unwavering support from Niger Delta youths for President Bola Tinubu’s administration during an event in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. This declaration was made at the launch of a Youth Internship Scheme, initiated by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), which aims to engage 10,000 youths from the region. The youths assured Akpabio that…
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Why I support Tinubu despite criticism, by Rarara
Popular Northern singer Rarara has explained his steadfast support for President Bola Tinubu, despite facing considerable backlash on social media. In an interview with DLC News, Rarara discussed recent issues such as his Facebook account being blocked, the proposed nationwide protests, and the President’s accomplishments within his first year in office. Rarara expressed that his support for Tinubu stems from…
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Igbo groups in Lagos disavow planned nationwide protest
The Coalition of Igbo Political and Socio-Cultural Groups in Lagos State has distanced itself from the nationwide protest planned to commence on Thursday, August 1, asserting that “Ndigbo are not part of the protest in Lagos.” At a press conference in Lagos on Tuesday, the coalition’s Anatuanatu Coordinator, High Chief Anselm Njoku, emphasized that the Igbos in Lagos have dissociated…
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Ex-Lagos ADC governorship candidate, Doherty defects to PDP
Former governorship candidate of Action Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos, Funso Doherty, has dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A statement on Monday issued by himslef, said he joined the PDP to present a united front to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) ruling the state. The statement read: “After extensive consultations, it is with humility and…
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Okonkwo remains a trusted ally, says Peter Obi
By Kunle Sanni The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his trust in Kenneth Okonkwo despite recent criticisms. Okonkwo, a former spokesman for the Labour Party’s presidential campaign council, had publicly expressed doubts about Obi’s capability to lead the party to electoral success. In a statement titled “Political Journey to a Great…
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Okonkwo: More moles in LP will be exposed, fumigated out- Party’s Spokesman
The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has responded to a former Spokesperson of the party, Kenneth Okonkwo, over his criticism of Peter Obi’s leadership style. Okonkwo and Obi have since Sunday engaged each other in a war of words. Okonkwo on Sunday criticised the party’s presidential candidate in 2023 over his approach to party matters. Okonkwo, who joined the…
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Youth group reject planned protest in Lagos, allege political motives
A youth movement, under the umbrella of the Lagos Indigenous Youth Network (LIYN), has voiced disapproval towards the planned protest slated for August 1 to 10, 2024, citing concerns about political motivations and the potential for violence reminiscent of the EndSARS protests. At a press conference held on Sunday, youth leaders from the five divisions of the state gathered at…
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