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INEC warns against underage, multiple registrations as CVR begins August 18
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a warning against underage and multiple registrations ahead of the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise on August 18 in Kebbi State. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Kebbi State, Alhaji Abubakar Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo, emphasized that the commission would not tolerate…
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Why Obi is yet to become ADC member- Abdullahi
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has explained the reason Peter Obi is yet to become ADC card-carrying member. Abdullahi said that Obi asked for leave to allow him to complete the election that his people were involved in the Labour Party”. Obi is the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party. Speaking…
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No inducement can stop ADC, says Nwosu
The pioneer chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ralph Nwosu, has declared that no form of inducement or political pressure from the present administration will stop the party from building a strong opposition coalition. Speaking on Arise News Channel on Wednesday, Nwosu accused the Federal Government of trying to frustrate the ADC’s efforts through offers of political appointments and…
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Northern stakeholders back Tinubu’s approach to security, economic reforms
By Kunle Sanni – Stakeholders from Northern Nigeria have reaffirmed their support for the Federal Government’s ongoing economic and security reforms, urging the continued use of inclusive, community-driven, and non-kinetic strategies to sustain progress and promote national unity. The position formed part of a 10-point communiqué issued at the end of a two-day Government-Citizen Engagement session hosted by the Sir…
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Abiodun welcomes Akinlade, ex-Ogun PDP chairman, others into APC
Former governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), who is also a deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, Hon. Abiodun Akinlade, on Wednesday, defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Former chairman of the Ogun PDP, Hon. Sikirulai Ogundele, a member representing Abeokuta South State Constituency 1 on the…
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Tinubu meets Kwankwaso ally Abdulmumin Jibrin amid defection speculations
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with Abdulmumin Jibrin, a close associate of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso—the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and former governor of Kano State—at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting comes amid growing speculation about a possible defection of Kwankwaso and his political allies to the ruling…
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Ex-Lagos Lawmaker dies after prolonged illness
A former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Victor Akande, has died. Akande who represented Ojo Constituency 1 from 2015 to 2023, reportedly died on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. After leaving office in 2023, Akande had been conspicuously absent in several political functions due to the poor state of his health. In the 8th Assembly, Akande…
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Osun REC dismisses allegations of election rigging ahead of 2026 poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Osun State, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, has dismissed claims that the commission is involved in any plot to rig the 2026 governorship election in the state. The clarification comes in response to allegations by the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the Minister…
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North adequately represented, involved in Tinubu’s govt- Bagudu
….describes the President as a nationalist whose appointments driven by competence The Minister of National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has said the North is adequately represented and involved in the current administration of President Bola Tinubu. Bagudu said the region has no reason to regret its support for President Tinubu. Speaking on Wednesday at a technical session during the Government-Citizen…
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BREAKING: Bauchi Independent Electoral Commission Chairman dies after brief illness
The Chairman of the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission, Ahmed Hardawa, has died after brief illness. According to a press release issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser Media and Publicity to Bauchi State Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, said with deepsorrow and a profound sense of loss, Governor Bala Mohammed extends his heartfelt condolences over the death. The statement revealed that…
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