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APC inaugurates screening, appeal committees for Anambra governorship candidates
By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a seven-member Screening Committee for the Anambra State governorship aspirants, with former Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, as chairman. The committee was formally inaugurated on Friday by the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja. During the event, the National Organizing Secretary,…
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Afenifere commiserates with Okupe’s family, Nigeria
Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has commiserated with the family of a former presidential aide, Dr Doyin Okupe, and the country as a whole. A statement issued on Friday by the Organising Secretary of the organisation, Kole Omololu, said “The Afenifere family mourns the passing of Dr Doyin Okupe, a statesman, public servant, and fearless advocate of progressive politics in Nigeria.…
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PDP constitutes caretaker committee for South-South zonal chapter
The Peoples Democratic Party has appointed Emma Ogidi as the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee for the South-South Zonal chapter. PDP in a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, explained that the decision by the National Working Committee was based on the need to prevent any leadership vacuum and ensure the continued smooth operation of…
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Women Affairs Ministry to mediate with NASS leadership on Natasha’s suspension
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Women Affairs, Iman Suleiman-Ibrahim, has announced plans to mediate with the leadership of the National Assembly following the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking at the Meet-the-Press programme at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday, Suleiman-Ibrahim said efforts were underway to engage key stakeholders for a fair resolution. “We’re engaging all stakeholders to ensure…
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Adeleke’s visit to Bisi Akande: Peace move or political manoeuvre?
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent visit to ex-governor and pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, amid the ongoing local government crisis in the state has raised dust within political circles. The visit has stirred controversy about the real motive behind the meeting with the state government, saying it is…
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Lagos Assembly crisis: Our door is open to APC lawmakers- LP
The Labour Party (LP), has said that its door is open to the 36 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, who on January 13 supported the removal of Hon Mudasiru Obasa and installed his deputy, Hon Mojisola Meranda as the new speaker. The Labour Party said the 36 lawmakers should join the party and its candidate in the…
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Osun APC slams Adeleke for ‘deceiving’ traditional rulers on reinstated council chiefs
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of misleading traditional rulers in the state regarding the reinstatement of local government chairmen and councillors. In a statement signed on Thursday by its Director of Media and Information, Chief Kola Olabisi, the APC alleged that the governor fed traditional rulers…
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Oluremi Tinubu celebrates women’s resilience, defends Senate’s integrity
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has praised the resilience of Nigerian women while reaffirming the integrity of the Senate. Speaking in Abuja ahead of International Women’s Day (IWD), she described the Senate as a mature institution that must be treated with respect. Her remarks come amid sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Addressing concerns over…
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Osun LG crisis: Adeleke questions APC’s refusal to Appeal Court ruling
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has questioned why the All Progressives Congress (APC) chose not to appeal the Court of Appeal ruling at the Supreme Court but instead resorted to self-help. Speaking during a meeting with the State Council of Traditional Rulers, Adeleke emphasized that the ruling did not order the reinstatement of APC chairmen and…
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Bill to create Independent Authority for party registration, regulation scales second reading
A Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of an Independent Authority for the registration, regulation, and funding of political parties in Nigeria, on Thursday scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, which was sponsored by the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, and another lawmaker, Marcus Onobun, further seeks to ensure transparency and a…
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