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NEF warns Shettima against imposition of Senate President
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has once again raised concerns about the imposition of the 10th Senate President, emphasizing the importance of allowing the 109 senators-elect to independently select their leaders. In a statement by it spokesman, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the NEF said religion, be it Islam or Christianity, should not be a determining factor in the choice of the Senate…
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INTERVIEW: We don’t want 10th NASS to derail national development – Hope Uzodinma
Chairman of Progressives Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma in interview with journalists said the APC governors are solidly behind position party’s position on the leadership of the 10th National Assembly because of the need to ensure the President Bola Tinubu is not distracted Excerpts: After the event in which you all witnessed, we had a closed…
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INTERVIEW: I will be uncommon Senate President – Akpabio
Former Governor of Akwa-Ibom State and candidate for the Senate Presidency spoke with journalists after the Democracy Day celebration in Abuja and laid out his preparation to clinch the top job Excerpt: The coast seems clear to you, what are you bringing on board if you eventually win? Robust legislative debate which I do everything possible to ensure that we…
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Vote buying: Your petition to IGP afterthought, diversionary, group slams Adebutu
…asks him to present himself for trial A group, Ogun Integrity Vanguard (OIV), has asked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the March 18 governorship election in Ogun State, Honourable Oladipupo Adebutu, to present himself for trial instead of writing frivolous petitions to the police over his vote buying scandal. According to OIV, it is disturbing that after the…
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Obi calls for reflection, reform on Democracy Day
…emphasises need for credible electoral system, restoration of trust in Nigerian democracy Presidential candidate of Labour Party during the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has highlighted the historical significance of June 12 in Nigeria’s democratic journey. In a statement on Monday, Obi emphasised the importance of reflecting on the achievements and challenges of Nigerian democracy and called for reforms to…
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Democracy Day: Atiku calls for continued vigilance in strengthening democracy in Nigeria
In commemoration of Democracy Day, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has called on Nigerians to reflect on the nation’s journey towards becoming a democratic society. In a statement, on Monday, Atiku urged citizens to appreciate the successes achieved in making democracy the norm in Nigerian politics, particularly in contrast to the dark days of military…
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June 12: Expect better governance under us soon- Lagos PDP tells Lagosians
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day on June 12, the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Sunday said residents of the state should look forward to better governance under it soon, urging them to be hopeful and resilient. The party said this in a statement issued by its state Publicity Secretary, Mr Hakeem Amode. The party recalled…
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BREAKING: Betara, Gagdi step down for Abbas as House of Reps speaker
Aspirants for the House of Representatives Speakership position, Hon. Aliyu Betara and Hon. Yusuf Gagdi have both agreed to stepdown for Hon. Tajuddeen Abbas. Both aspirants agreed to step down for Abbas after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Abass who represents Zaria Federal Constituency is the choice of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the…
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Tribunal dismisses Peter Obi’s request to question INEC on technology deployment for 2023 elections
The Presidential Election Petition Court, PEPC, on Saturday dismissed the application filed by the Labour Party and Peter Obi seeking an order to question INEC on the technology it deployed for the conduct of the general elections. Mr Obi and LP are petitioners in the petition marked CA/PEPC/03/2023 challenging the election which brought president Bola Tinubu into power. Respondents are…
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‘Tinubu prepared to serve Nigeria,’ LP rep-elect drums support for President
A member-elect of the Labour Party (LP) representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency of Abia in the House of Representatives, Amobi Ogah, has drummed support for President Bola Tinubu. Ogah who spoke after members-elect of the National Assembly met with Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, said he never knew Tinubu was “so intelligent” He also praised Tinubu’s “love, character and charisma”, saying he was…
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