Politics

‘Insecurity, poverty have exploded since Tinubu took over’ — Babachir Lawal

Former Secretary to the Federal Government, Babachir Lawal, has sharply criticized the current administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying insecurity and poverty have worsened significantly since Tinubu assumed office. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Wednesday, Lawal accused Tinubu’s government of failing to address the country’s escalating challenges. Lawal argued that insecurity has expanded into areas previously unaffected and…

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2027: Osun PDP senators declare support for Tinubu

The Peoples Democratic Party Senators’ Caucus in Osun State on Tuesday declared support for President Bola Tinubu, endorsing him for 2027 presidential election. They are Senator Kamarudeen Oyewumi (Osun West), Senator Olubiyi Ajagunla (Osun Central), and Senator Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) The Senators in a joint statement expressed their support for Tinubu’s leadership and a second term in office. The…

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2027: Umahi urges Obi to back Tinubu’s re-election

The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has called on the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to join governors of the South-East to work with President Bola Tinubu. He made this call in a feature interview for an upcoming State House documentary marking President Tinubu’s second anniversary. Umahi claimed the regional governors were supporting the President, regardless…

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Jandor’s return brings more value to APC’s renewed vision, says Sanwo-Olu

The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the return of the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olajide Adediran known as Jandor, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) brings added value to APC’s renewed vision for inclusive governance. A statement issued by Jandor’s Spokesman, Gbenga Ogunleye, said  Sanwo-Olu made this assertion on Tuesday while hosting Jandor and his…

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Jandor meets Sanwo-Olu behind closed doors, hails him for warm reception

The Convener Lagos4Lagos Movement and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Candidate for Lagos, Olajide Adediran, also known as Jandor, on Tuesday visited the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Lagos House, Ikeja. Adediran met with the governor behind closed doors but spoke with journalists after the meeting. He congratulated the governor on his re-election and commended him for the warm…

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2027: PDP waxing stronger, remains united despite challenges – Senate Caucus

  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus in the Senate, led by the Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has said the party was waxing stronger, dismissing speculations of internal collapse. The Caucus affirmed that the party remains strong and united despite recent challenges. At a press briefing on Tuesday in Abuja, Moro stated that contrary to insinuations that the PDP…

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Compulsory voting bill violates civil liberties, democratic principles- NBA

The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the proposed compulsory voting bill under consideration by the House of Representatives, describing it as unconstitutional and draconian. NBA, in a statement signed by its President, Afam Osigwe, SAN, on Tuesday, emphasised that citizens cannot be punished for choosing to abstain from voting. The NBA rejected the bill, describing it as a violation of…

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Lawmakers elected to serve, not fight executive – Akpabio

By Kunle Sanni Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that lawmakers were not elected to confront the Executive arm of government but to work collaboratively for Nigeria’s development. Akpabio made the remarks in an upcoming documentary commemorating President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office. Reflecting on the role of legislators, he said: “When elected into the National Assembly, whether in…

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