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Mimiko denies appointment as Jonathan’s Southwest campaign consultant
By Boye Oyeyemi – Former Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has dismissed reports claiming he was appointed to head a South-West consultation team for a yet-to-be-announced campaign of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The report, which was published by a national daily, had claimed that Mimiko was chosen to lead consultations ahead of a possible political move by Jonathan. However,…
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Constitution Review: Reps Committee meets with leaders of 19 political parties
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has met with leaders of the 19 Political Parties in Abuja to forge broad and inter-party consensus on crucial Constitution amendment bills that seek gender inclusion, local government autonomy, judicial and electoral reforms including cost effective elections.The committee, a few weeks ago, toured the six geopolitical zones, collating stakeholders’ input on the…
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APC will take over Abia in 2027 with people’s mandate – Deputy Speaker Kalu
…tasks Gov. Otti on infrastructure development, transparency By Kunle Sanni – The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is determined to take over the governance of Abia State in 2027, assuring that the victory will come through the people’s votes, not the use of federal power. Kalu made…
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Plateau APC lambasts Atiku over comment on burial of party national chairman’s mother
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State has lambasted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s attendance at the burial of the late mother of the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, held in Jos last Saturday. In a statement issued on Monday by the Acting Publicity Secretary of the Plateau APC, Shittu Bamaiyi, the party…
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Nigeria was created as trade zone, not a nation – SDP’s Adebayo
…says only selfless patriots can rescue Nigeria The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo has expressed sadness over the level of disunity in Nigeria after 65 years of independence, saying that at the outset there was no great philosopher or thinker who could have united the people as it was done in other climes.…
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Tinubu’s Plateau visit was compassion not merriment, Lagos APC replies Atiku
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Plateau State, describing the comment as “uninformed and mischievous”. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC said Atiku’s claim that President Tinubu was…
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Plateau Visit: Tinubu prefers merriment to mourning, says Atiku
By Folashade Olorunfemi The Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of not prioritizing ordinary Nigerians, due to his recent visit to Plateau state for merriment, rather than commiseration. Atiku made this allegation in a statement issued and posted on his X handle on October 4, stating that the refusal of the President to visit…
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Adelabu declares 2027 governorship bid, says Oyo deserves people-centered leadership
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Minister of Power and 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, has said his political ambition is not driven by personal interest but by a genuine desire to improve the lives of the people. Adelabu made this known over the weekend while addressing APC leaders, stakeholders, and members in Oke-Ogun…
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Fubara, Wike, top political figures meet to strengthen Rivers peace
The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has intensified efforts to sustain the peace recently restored in the state after over two years of political tension. As part of measures to consolidate the calm atmosphere in the oil-rich state, Governor Fubara, on Saturday night, reportedly met again with his predecessor and now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom…
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‘False narrative that Northern leaders never promoted education’ — Ahmadu Bello’s granddaughter says
By Kunle Sanni – Hajiya Hafsatu Umaru Shinkafi, granddaughter of the late Premier of the Northern Region, Sir Ahmadu Bello, has dismissed claims that past Northern leaders neglected education, describing such assertions as “totally false.” Speaking ahead of the 70th Anniversary of Free Universal Primary Education, organized by Independent Newspapers and scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Eko Hotels…
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