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VIDEO: ‘No more rift’ — Fubara says relationship with principal restored
By Kunle Sanni – Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has reaffirmed that he remains at peace with his principal, stressing that both are working together in the interest of the state. Speaking with State House reporters on Monday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the governor explained that his visit was to…
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Alleged Cybercrime: Court adjourns Akpoti-Uduaghan’s trial till Oct 20
The trial against the suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over alleged cybercrime before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, was stalled following an objection raised by the defendant. Akpoti-Uduaghan had been arraigned on June 30 on a six-count charge filed by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF), Mohammed Abubakar. She was granted bail,…
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JUST IN: Fubara meets Tinubu at Aso Rock after suspension lifted
By Kunle Sanni – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday evening visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Fubara, who was recently reinstated after months of political uncertainty, arrived at the State House forecourt at about 6:20 p.m. His visit comes days after President Tinubu lifted the state of emergency in Rivers State,…
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PDP names 13 sub- committees ahead November elective convention in Ibadan
The National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the constitution of 13 sub-committees ahead of the party’s elective convention scheduled for 15 November in Ibadan, Oyo State. The sub-committees include: Accommodation; Constitutional Amendment Technical Committee; Accreditation; Electoral; Contact/Mobilisation; Medical; Welfare and Entertainment; Transportation; Monitoring/Evaluation; Publicity; Protocol; Security; and Venue. According to a list posted…
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‘Stop chasing headlines’: Lagos APC slams Obi for comment on national library appeal
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, for questioning why the National Library should receive birthday donations. Lagos APC in a statement issued on Monday by its Spokesman, Seye Oladejo noted that Obi had reduced every matter of national interest to cheap political commentary.…
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National Library: Obi questions Nigeria’s priorities after First Lady’s birthday donation appeal
The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticized the Nigerian government’s handling of national priorities following a birthday appeal made by Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu. Mrs. Tinubu had called on friends and supporters to redirect funds for her birthday toward the National Library project. In a statement shared on his X handle, Obi congratulated Mrs. Tinubu…
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Obono-Obla, ex-Buhari aide, slams El-Rufai over ‘foolish’ accusation against Tinubu
Former presidential aide and legal expert, Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, has lashed out at former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over a recent remark suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is plotting to become “President for Life.” El-Rufai made the comment on Friday, during a meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who visited him at his residence in Kaduna. In…
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Lagos APC celebrates Nigeria’s Firstlady, Oluremi Tinubu at 65
…describes her as rare gift to Nigeria The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejoiced with the First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on the occasion of her 65th birthday. Lagos APC, in a statement issued by its Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, described Mrs Tinubu as a rare gift to the nation, a woman of grace and compassion.…
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I never sought third term as president — Obasanjo insists
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has firmly denied long-standing claims that he attempted to extend his presidency beyond the constitutionally permitted two terms, stating that he never pursued such a goal. Speaking at a democracy dialogue hosted by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana, Obasanjo dismissed the allegations as baseless and challenged anyone, living or dead, to provide proof.…
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Osun APC alleges bias, misconduct by NLC chair in prolonged strike
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Christopher Arapasopo, of fabricating claims that the opposition was after his life over the ongoing strike by the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE). In a statement signed by its Director of…
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