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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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Presidency disowns statement attributed to President Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni The Presidency has refuted a statement circulating on social media attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The purported broadcast text was claimed to be the President’s reaction to the ongoing planned protest by some groups in Nigeria. Reacting to the statement, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the statement as “false” via his…
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Kenneth Okonkwo parts ways with Peter Obi
….dumps LP A former spokesman for the Labour Party presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has announced his departure from the party. Okonkwo has also parted ways with former presidential candidate of LP, Peter Obi . In a statement titled “Political Journey to a Great Nigeria,” which he shared on his social media platforms on Saturday, Okonkwo cited his disappointment with…
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Senator Bamidele, Ekiti caucus pledge support for Gov Oyebanji’s second term
The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has announced that he and other members of the Ekiti State caucus in the National Assembly will support Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s bid for a second term in office. Bamidele cited the governor’s outstanding performance and leadership as the basis for their decision. During an inspection of constituency projects in Igede-Ekiti on Friday, Bamidele praised Oyebanji’s…
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APC backs Tinubu on 1999 constitution
Amidst apprehension of a planned nationwide protest, the All Progressives Congress has urged organisers of the protest to shelve its agitation to have President Bola Tinubu scrap the 1999 Constitution, describing it as a tall order. Speaking in Abuja after a meeting held behind closed doors with the Forum of APC State Chairmen to discuss the modalities of the proposed…
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Hardship protest: Don’t let enemies of Nigeria mislead you- Israel tells youths
The National Youth Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, has called on the youths not to allow the enemies of Nigeria to mislead them into causing anarchy. It would be recalled that the Nigerian youths have fixed August 1st to begin a 10-day protest against the economic hardship plaguing the country. Israel, who gave the advice in a…
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Tinubu meets traditional rulers amid growing condemnation of planned protests
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with traditional rulers at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The delegation of royal fathers is led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The meeting commenced at approximately 2:30 p.m. when President Tinubu arrived at the Council Chamber. Although the…
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Former Senate President Anyim meets Tinubu in Aso rock
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has received former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim to the All Progressives Congress (APC), in a meeting at the Presidential villa. Anyim, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was accompanied to the State House by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum, and Ebonyi State Governor Francis…
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Economic Hardship: Lagos APC appeals to youths to shelve planned protest
The Lagos State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), has appealed to the youths to shelve their planned protest scheduled to begin August 1st. Lagos APC, in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, acknowledged peaceful protests as an integral component of democratic governance. The party also appealed to the security agencies to uphold the best professional…
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APC accuses Peter Obi of self-promotion, inciting public outrage
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, of prioritizing his personal and political ambitions over the nation’s best interests. This accusation comes after Obi’s recent criticism of the country’s economic regression over the past nine years under APC governance, which he expressed on Monday. In his statement, Obi called…
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