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APC, NNPP will work together when neccessary- Kwankwaso
The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said the party would work with the All Progressives Congress (APC) when neccessary. Kwankwaso said that only time could tell if he would join the government of President Bola Tinubu. He made these assertions while speaking with BBC Hausa on the…
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Nigerians won’t allow one-party state, says Babangida
…’I tried everything to be friends with Fawehinmi’ Former Nigerian military president, Gen.Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (rtd), has said Nigerians will not allow a one-party state, saying that dictatorship can not survive in a civil society. Babangida stated that the existence of a two party system would not only streamline governance but also reduce financial burdens on the political system. He…
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Sanwo-Olu hails S’Court verdict
…says ‘ judgement will spur our govt to continue trajectory of progress’ By Adeola Ogunrinde The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hailed the ruling of the Supreme Court which affirmed his election Sanwo-Olu said the verdict revalidated the position of Lagosians who freely cast their ballots on March 18, 2023. He said the judicial victory will spur…
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APC welcomes Supreme Court decisions on Kano, 7 other states
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has welcomed the Supreme Court judgment on the 2023 governorship elections in eight states, saying it affirmed the vibrancy and independence of the Nigerian judiciary. Mr Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja while reacting to the apex court judgment. “In Lagos, Ebonyi and Cross River…
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Adeleke congratulates Sanwo-Olu, Yusuf, others on Supreme Court victories
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated his counterparts in Akwa Ibom, Pastor Umo Eno, on the affirmation of his election by the nation’s apex court, describing the verdict as an end to distractions. The Governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed also congratulated Governors Kabir Yusuf of Kano state, Bala Muhammed of Bauchi state, Dauda Lawal…
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Sowunmi hints of dumping PDP for APC
…. says ‘Bwala, I’m coming, keep my space’ By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta A former spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Mr. Segun Sowunmi, has hinted at his possible defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Sowunmi gave this hint while speaking on a Twitter space with the theme, “PDP leadership and role of opposition…
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Supreme Court to deliver judgement on Kano governorship election on Friday
The final judgement on the Kano State governorship election case will be delivered by the Supreme Court on Friday, January 12, 2024. The case involves Governor Abba Yusuf of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and Dr. Nasiru Gawuna of the All Progressives Congress. The apex court notified all the parties in the case on Wednesday and instructed that each party…
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VIDEO: Atiku’s spokesman, Daniel Bwala considers return to APC
Daniel Bwala, spokesman to the Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might be returning to the All Progressives Congress (APC) after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday. Bwala who spoke to reporters after the meeting, hailed the president for his decision making.
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‘Osun APC jittery of Aregbesola, Omoluabi’s popularity’
A caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Omoluabi Progressives Caucus has said the faction of the party led by the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola is jittery about its popularity and that of its leader, Rauf Aregbesola. The caucus in a statement by its Chairman, Rev. Adelowo Adebiyi in Osogbo on Wednesday,…
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Osun APC drags Aregbesola to court for allegedly causing faction within party
The All Progressives Congress (APC), has dragged former Governor of the Osun State Aregbesola before an Osun State Federal High Court, sitting in Osogbo, for allegedly causing faction within the party. The APC through its counsel, Ayodele Kusamotu, Yemi Akingbade, R.I.O Oloyede and B.J Nwayen asked the court to declare that the former Governor Aregbesola cannot validly lead suspended members…
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