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SDP notifies INEC of Gabam’s suspension
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the suspension of its National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, along with two members of the NWC, over allegations bordering on misappropriation of funds and gross breach of the party’s constitution. In a letter dated June 25 and addressed…
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PDP BoT backs 11 NWC members, slams Damagum, affirms June 30 as NEC meeting date
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has joined the 11 members of the National Working Committee (NWC) in rejecting the reinstatement of the embattled National Secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu and the suspension of the 100th National Executives Committee (NEC) meeting slated for June 30, 2025. A statement issued by the Chairman of the PDP BoT,…
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‘We didn’t demolish property linked to Peter Obi’s brother’ — Lagos Government
The Lagos State Government has denied allegations by former presidential candidate Peter Obi that it was responsible for the demolition of a property belonging to his brother. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, the government stated that neither the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) nor any other agency of the government…
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‘Keep Shettima as VP or lose our support in 2027’ — Sheik Jingir to Tinubu
The Spiritual Leader and National Chairman of the Ulam’u Council of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’a Wa’ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Sheik Sani Yahaya Jingir, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against removing Vice President Kashim Shettima from the joint ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Sheik Jingir issued the warning during a religious event at the Yantaya Mosque in Jos, the Plateau…
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PDP, APM leaders align with Ogun APC
Some leaders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) have aligned with the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, changing the political configuration of the state. This is obvious as a delegation led by Dr. Sikirulai Ogundele, a former chairman of the PDP in the state and Hon. Adekunle Abdulkabir Akinlade, visited governor…
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PDP in total disarray as 11 NWC members reject party’s decision on Anyanwu, NEC meeting
Barely 12 hours after the acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagum announced the reinstatement of the embattled National Secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu and suspension of the National Executives Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for June 30th, eleven members of the National Working Committee (NWC) have rejected the two decisions. Earlier today (Wednesday), speaking at a…
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Onanuga slams El-Rufai, says he suffers ‘small man syndrome’, psychological issues
By Kunle Sanni – Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has fired back at former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing him as someone plagued by psychological issues and what he termed “small man syndrome.” Onanuga’s response followed comments by El-Rufai during an interview on Arise Television, where the former governor claimed that President…
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INEC receives 110 applications for political party registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed receiving letters of intent from 110 associations seeking registration as political parties. Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Wednesday, at the second regular consultative meeting with media executives held at the INEC conference room, Abuja. He noted that the requests are being processed in line with the relevant…
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BREAKING: Governor Alia visits Akume
The governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, on Wednesday visited the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, at his private residence. This was disclosed by the Governor Alia Media Centre on its X handle on Wednesday. Alia and Akume are staunch members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The purpose of their meeting was…
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Atiku camp queries Tinubu’s classmate claim at Chicago State University
The media office of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised serious questions over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent claim that Belarusian businessman Alex Zingman was his classmate at Chicago State University (CSU). During the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Mechanisation Programme in Abuja on Monday, President Tinubu made the remark in what appeared to be a lighthearted comment. However,…
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