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Malami’s office alleges rights violations, raises alarm over DSS detention
The Office of Abubakar Malami, SAN, a former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has raised concerns over what it described as coordinated actions by state agencies aimed at frustrating his right to fair hearing and effective legal defence in an ongoing case involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a recent statement signed by…
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Kano governor resigns NNPP membership, cites internal disputes
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has formally resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The development was disclosed by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, when he presented the letter of resignation. According to Tofa, the Governor conveyed his decision in a resignation letter addressed to the Chairman of Diso-Chiranchi Ward of the NNPP…
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Ex-PDP Legal Adviser, Enoidem, joins APC
A former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Barrister Emmanuel Enoidem, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akwa Ibom State. Enoidem thanked Governor Umo Eno for facilitating reconciliation with his former political leader and Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Akpabio also commended Governor Eno for what he described as growing political unity in Akwa Ibom, noting…
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Misinformation, vote buying threaten credible polls — INEC, KDI, NOA
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr Mutiu Agboke, has identified misinformation, vote buying and electoral violence as key challenges threatening credible elections in the country. Agboke made the remarks in Osogbo at a programme organised by Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI), tagged Osun DemTalks, which brought together youths, persons…
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Tinubu backs APC position naming Fubara party leader in Rivers — Bwala
Daniel Bwala, special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication, has said the president aligns with the position of the All Progressives Congress (APC) national leadership that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the party’s leader in Rivers State. Bwala spoke amid ongoing impeachment proceedings against Fubara by the Rivers State House of Assembly and renewed political tensions between the governor…
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NBA disowns Maina’s purported appointment as Garki branch patron, orders withdrawal
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has strongly condemned the purported appointment of Abdulrasheed Maina as “Grand Patron” of its Garki Branch, describing the move as unethical and damaging to the legal profession. In a statement signed by NBA President, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, the association said it viewed with “disdain” the reported decision by the Chairman of the NBA Garki…
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Ekiti 2026: Parties to pay N5m each for campaign adverts
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State Signage and Advertisement Agency has announced that political parties participating in the June 20, 2026 governorship election will pay a total of N60m as campaign signage and advertisement fees. The agency’s Director-General, Mr Adebisi Adesua, said each of the 12 parties is required to pay N5m before displaying posters or other campaign materials…
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Alimosho LG Chairman takes APC e-registration drive to NURTW, CDCs
The Chairman of Alimosho Local Government, Akinpelu Johnson, has intensified the All Progressives Congress (APC) e-registration and revalidation exercise by taking the campaign directly to the leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and Community Development Committees (CDCs) across the council area. Since the launch of the exercise, Johnson has adopted a door-to-door engagement strategy, interfacing with…
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2027: Makinde rules out defection after meeting Tinubu
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has dismissed speculation that he may defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that he remains firmly committed to the opposition party despite recent defections by some of its members. Makinde spoke on Thursday after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, a visit that had fuelled…
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Tinubu meets Makinde, Mutfwang at Presidential Villa amid political consultations
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held separate meetings with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, fuelling speculation over intensifying political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Mutfwang arrived at the State House at about 3:00 p.m., while Governor Makinde arrived around 3:30 p.m., according…
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