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Lagos PDP urges governorship election petition tribunal to begin proceedings
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, has called on the state’s Governorship Election Petition Tribunal to begin proceedings on its petition before it. The party made the call in a statement issued on Friday by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Hakeem Amode. The party said: “The facts of the petition bother on four grounds of non-compliance warranting disqualification of…
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Court nullifies LP candidate Otti’s election as Abia governor-elect
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano State has nullified the candidature of Abia State Governor-elect, Dr. Alex Otti. Justice M.N. Yunusa who presided over the case also nullified the candidatures of all candidates who participated in the 2023 general elections under the Labour Party (LP) in Abia and Kano States. The court, in Suit No FHC/KN/CS/107/2023, which was filed…
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Nasarawa Governor Sule lends support to APC National Assembly leadership choice
The governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, has said that he and his counterparts from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North would not go against the choice of the president-elect regarding the leadership of the 10th National Assembly. Governor Sule noted that they are loyal party members who would want the incoming Tinubu administration to succeed. Speaking…
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Doguwa, 5 others step down for Abbas, Kalu in speakership race
In a significant development, the majority leader of the House of Representatives, Ado Doguwa, along with five other aspirants, have voluntarily withdrawn from the race for the speaker and deputy speakership positions. This decision was announced during a meeting of members-elect convened under the banner of the ’10th Joint Task’ in Abuja. The speakership aspirants, including Doguwa (APC-Kano), Abdulraheem Olawuyi…
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I regret supporting emergence of Tambuwal as speaker – Gbajabiamila
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed his regret for supporting the process that resulted in Aminu Tambuwal’s election as Speaker in 2011. He stated this during a meeting with newly elected representatives in Abuja on Wednesday. Speaking to the members-elect, Gbajabiamila advised them to respect the party’s decision regarding the zoning formula for the leadership of…
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Abure, Apapa LP factions clash as Obi’s petition against Tinubu resumes hearing
Tensions ran high at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal as the Julius Abure and Lamidi Apapa factions of the Labour Party (LP) engaged in a heated clash during the courtroom proceedings. Before the arrival of judges, Apapa had tried to claim the seat reserved for the Abure faction, sparking resistance and intensifying the confrontation between the rival groups. As the…
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Sanwo-Olu shares governance experience with new governors at induction
New entrants to the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), on Tuesday, drew valuable lessons from the hands-on experience of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the job in the last four years. The Lagos State helmsman shared perspectives and practical ideas on governance during an interaction with his governor colleagues at a three-day induction for new and returning governors held at the Presidential…
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Senate sends independent candidacy, National Security Council bills to President Buhari
In a significant move toward constitutional reforms, the Senate has passed a directive to the Clerk of the National Assembly, urging the transmission of two crucial constitution alteration bills to President Muhammadu Buhari for his assent. These bills aim to introduce fundamental changes to the country’s electoral landscape, granting legal backing for independent candidacy in major elections and including the…
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Tinubu in telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken
…pledges to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy, promote good relations President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to hit the ground running and unify the country upon his assumption of office on May 29. He further pledged to work to ensure continued positive relations with the United States. Asíwájú Tinubu spoke during a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Initiated…
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BREAKING: Buhari’s powerful nephew, Tunde Sabi’u, packs out of Aso Rock
…sources say he is headed for London A powerful aide of President Muhammadu Buhari, Sabi’u Tunde, has begun moving his personal belongings out of the State House, Abuja Tunde, a Personal Assistant to Buhari and his nephew, was taking some of his things out of the Villa early Tuesday morning. Named after late General Tunde Idiagbon, the second-in-command to Muhammadu…
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