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BREAKING: Akwa Ibom governor dumps PDP for APC
Akwa Ibom governor , Pastor Umo Eno has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Some governors elected on the platform of the APC were in Akwa Ibom State to receive Governor Eno. APC governors at the Akwa Ibom State Government House in Uyo include the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and…
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Fubara urges Eid prayers for peace as Rivers seeks political stability
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State says efforts are underway to restore political stability and revive the state’s economy amid ongoing challenges. In a statement marking the Eid-al-Adha celebration, Fubara—through his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi—encouraged Muslims to reflect on the values of sacrifice, obedience, and faith, which are central to the festival. “The festival commemorates the deep devotion of…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Fayemi felicitates muslims, describes celebration as period of spiritual reflection
The immediate past Governor of Ekiti State and former Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has extended warm wishes to Nigerian Muslims as they celebrate this year’s Eid al-Adha festivities. In a statement signed on Thursday by the Head, Fayemi Media Office, Ahmad Sajoh, he described the celebration as a period of spiritual reflection, gratitude, and commitment…
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Ekiti Assembly backs Governor Oyebanji for second term at special plenary session
The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, alongside fellow lawmakers and a large crowd of constituents, has endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in office. The endorsement came during a Special Plenary Session held at the Fajuyi Pavilion in Ado-Ekiti to mark the second anniversary of the 7th Assembly. The session, themed…
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Tinubu is leader of Nigeria’s dream, says Wike
…urges citizens to support his Renewed Hope Agenda By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the kind of leader Nigeria needs to realize its long-elusive national dream. Speaking at the 2025 Distinguished Personality Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, titled “Nigeria of…
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Governor Adeleke not defecting to any party — Spokesperson
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has debunked media reports suggesting that the governor is planning to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to another political party. In a statement issued on Thursday, Rasheed described the speculation as “fake news,” reaffirming that Governor Adeleke remains a committed and loyal leader…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Adediran felicitates with Lagosians, expresses hope in Nigeria’s future
The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and 2023 PDP governorship candidate in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran popularly known as JANDOR, has felicitated with all Muslim faithful and the people of Lagos State on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. A statement issued on Thursday by his Spokesman, Gbenga Ogunleye, said Adediran describes the essence of the celebration as an act of…
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INEC publishes list of candidates for 2025 Anambra guber election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday published the final list of candidates for the 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Sam Olumekun, INEC said that a total of 16 political parties uploaded the particulars of their candidates (Form EC9) for the election scheduled for November 8, 2025. It said that with…
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Ondo governorship election tribunal upholds Aiyedatiwa’s victory
The Ondo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Akure, has upheld the victory of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in the November 16 2024 governorship election. The Justice Benson Ogubu led election tribunal struck out the petition filed by the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Agboola Ajayi for lacking merit. The…
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Disinformation deepened Nigeria’s civil war, says Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasized the critical role disinformation played during the Nigerian Civil War, describing it as a powerful tool that fueled division and shaped public perception throughout the conflict. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday at the sixth annual Nigerian Civil War Symposium organized by the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN), Obasanjo stressed that the symposium’s theme, “The…
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