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‘We stand with Adeleke’ — Osun commissioners pledge loyalty amid speculation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Forum of Osun State Commissioners has passed a unanimous vote of confidence on Governor Ademola Adeleke, pledging unwavering loyalty to his leadership and readiness to follow his political direction amid speculations about his future political alignment. The resolution was reached at a meeting held in Osogbo, presided over by the forum chairman and Commissioner…
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BREAKING: Court discharges Fayose of money laundering charges
The Federal High Court in Lagos has discharged the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, on charges of money laundering and theft amounting to ₦6.9 billion. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke discharged the former governor after upholding his no-case submission filed to challenge his trial by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court held that the EFCC had not…
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Edo PDP screens aspirants for by-elections
The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Tuesday, screened aspirants for the Edo Central Senatorial District and Ovia Federal Constituency by-elections. Members of the screening committee appointed by the National Working Committee of the PDP include Prof. Okumoko Tubo Pearce as Chairman and Arc Chinomso Odoemelan as Secretary. Other members include Inemo Dede, Evelyn Promise and…
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I’m still loyal to PDP, despite my support for ADC – Sule Lamido
Former Jigawa State governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has said his loyalty to Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is unquestionable, despite his support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Lamido spoke to a crowd of his loyalists at an empowerment event organised by Senator Mustapha Khabeeb (PDP, Jigawa South West), in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, over the weekend. The former…
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PHOTOS: Buhari laid to rest in Daura
By Kunle Sanni Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest on Tuesday evening at his residence in Daura, Katsina State, according toIslamic burial rites. The burial was witnessed by national and international personalities. His burial, which took place at exact 5:50 p.m., was attended by President Bola Tinubu; President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau; Prime Minister of Niger…
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PHOTOS: Tinubu, Osinbajo, leaders of Guinea Bissau, Niger at Buhari’s funeral
President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, leaders of Guinea Bissau and Niger, serving and ex-ministers, state governors, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari at the state funeral for former President Muhammadu Buhari. Credit: STATE HOUSE
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PHOTOS: Atiku, El-rufai, Tambuwal in Daura for Buhari’s burial
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, and former governor of Sokoto State, Sen. Aminu Tambuwal have arrived in late Muhammadu Buhari’s home in Daura, Katsina State. Atiku and his team arrived at the former president’s residence around 1:00 p.m. Also, Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Ogun Governor, Dapo Abiodun had arrived at the Katsina…
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PHOTOS: Katsina gov receives First lady Oluremi Tinubu ahead Buhari’s burial
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, and his wife, First Lady Hajiya Zulaihat Radda, warmly received the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, in Katsina as part of preparations for the funeral of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Also present to welcome the First Lady were the Deputy Governor of Katsina State, Faruk Lawal Jobe; top Nigerian government officials;…
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PHOTOS: Ex-Minister, Amaechi arrives Buhari’s residence ahead of burial
The Dan Amana of Daura Emirate and immediate-past Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, arrives the residence of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari ahead of the arrival of his remains and state funeral, in Daura, Katsina State, on Tuesday.
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Buhari relied on friends for bills, had no London house- Femi Adesina
Femi Adeshina, a former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Muhammadu Buhari, has disclosed the late President did not own a private residence in London despite frequently traveling there for medical treatment. In an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, Adesina dismissed speculations that Buhari had a permanent property in the United Kingdom, explaining that the former…
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