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Politics
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How Adebayo chose exile over serving Abacha — Adeyeye
Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, National Coordinator of SWAGA ’23 and Chairman of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), has paid tribute to the late elder statesman, Chief Cornelius Adebayo, highlighting his sacrifices for democracy, including detention for rejecting an appointment from the late military dictator, General Sani Abacha. Adeyeye revealed that Adebayo was detained for 18 days in Calabar without his family’s…
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Makinde backs youth inclusion in governance ahead of 2027
By Adejayan Gbenga – Ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has declared his support for the Not-Too-Young-To-Rule initiative. Speaking at the 70th birthday and 50th ministry anniversary of Rev. (Dr.) Moses and Pastor (Mrs.) Funmilayo Aransiola, held on Friday at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, the governor emphasized the need to give…
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Dalori replaces Ganduje as acting APC National Chairman
A Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ali Bukar Dalori, has replaced Abdullahi Ganduje as the acting National Chairman of the party. This followed the resignation of ex-Kano governor Ganduje as the party chairman on Friday. The Spokesman of the APC, in a statement issued on Friday said “His resignation, which is effective immediately, was offered to…
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Why we backed Gabam’s suspension- SDP State Chairmen
… demand investigation, NEC meeting The State chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have backed the suspension of the party’s National Chairman, Shehu Musa Gabam, alongside two other top officials, saying the move was a necessary step to restore accountability, transparency and internal democracy in the party. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday, the Forum of SDP State…
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BREAKING: APC National Chairman Ganduje resigns, cites health challenges
By Kunle Sanni – Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has resigned from his position, effective immediately. Ganduje, a former governor of Kano State, cited health reasons for his resignation, saying he needs to prioritise his well-being. His resignation letter was submitted on Friday and is expected to be formally acknowledged by the party’s…
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Four ex-lawmakers who lost out in Lagos APC chairmanship primaries
Chairmanship primaries of the Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC Lagos) has come and gone but there was a significant historical mark as four former members of the Lagos State House of Assembly aspired to become chairmen of their local governments but lost. The ex-lawmakers were; Hon. Rotimi Olowo (Somolu LG), Hon. Olusola Sokunle (Oshodi/Isolo), Hon. Fatai Oluwa (Ajeromi-Ifelodun LG), and…
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Nigeria, China advance strategic partnership with Central Party School
Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP) has hosted a high-powered delegation from the Central Party School of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Abuja. The visit marked a significant milestone in bilateral institutional cooperation, with particular focus on governance, public service reform, investment, and strategic development planning. The Chinese delegation was led by Professor Gong Weibin, Vice President of the Central…
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2025 Lagos LG: Candidates begin credential verification at LASIEC
Chairmanship and Councillorship Candidates from various political parties for the July 12 council elections in Lagos State have begun the presentation of their credentials for verification at the State’s Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) office in Yaba. The exercise which started on Thursday would end on Monday. Confirming the commencement of the exercise, the chairman of LASIEC, Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (retd.),…
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Fight is over, Wike, Fubara agree to end war in Rivers
By Kunle Sanni – The long-standing political standoff between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has come to an end, with both leaders publicly committing to peace and reconciliation. In a video released Thursday night by President Bola Tinubu’s official videographer, Sunday Moses, the two political figures confirmed that they had…
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BREAKING: Tinubu brokers truce between Wike, Fubara in midnight meeting
By Kunle Sanni – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, have reached a truce following a midnight meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday. The meeting was convened to resolve the lingering political crisis rocking Rivers State and to restore peace and stability to the state’s…
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