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2027: PDP pleads with Jandor to reconsider resignation decision
Some Chieftains of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) including the National Secretary of the party, Ude Okoye, have met with the party’s 2023 Lagos State governorship candidate, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, to reconsider his resignation. It would be recalled that Adediran on Monday at a press conference in Lagos, announced his resignation from the PDP, citing internal crisis.…
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Fayemi’s media office denies allegations, faults report on Senate proceedings
The media office of Dr. Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State, has dismissed a report by The Cable alleging that Senator Cyril Fasuyi accused Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of previously accusing Fayemi of sexual harassment. In a statement signed by Mallam Ahmad Sajoh, Head of the Fayemi Media Office, the report was described as a misrepresentation of Senator Fasuyi’s actual…
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Legal group threatens court action over Rivers Assembly’s 48-hour ultimatum to RSIEC Chairman
The Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners (ALDRAP) has issued a pre-action notice to the Rivers State House of Assembly, demanding the withdrawal of its 48-hour ultimatum to the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). In a letter signed by its solicitor, Kenneth A. Amadi, Esq., ALDRAP contends that the ultimatum violates the principles of fair…
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Rivers Assembly accuses Fubara of constitutional violations, issues 48-hour ultimatum
The Rivers State House of Assembly has raised concerns over alleged constitutional violations by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, citing multiple instances of appointments made without legislative screening and confirmation. During its 131st Legislative Day of the Second Session of the Tenth Assembly, held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the House reviewed the governor’s appointments and issued a formal resolution highlighting infractions…
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EXCLUSIVE: Obasa set to remain as Lagos Speaker despite initial expectations
Following the reinstatement of Hon. Mudasiru Obasa as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly after Mojisola Meranda’s resignation, indications have emerged that he may remain in the position despite earlier expectations that he would step down shortly after his return. His reinstatement was initially seen as a temporary arrangement under a deal brokered by an intervention committee…
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Senate President Akpabio denies sexual harassment allegations
By Kunle Sanni Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed allegations of sexual harassment made against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking during Wednesday’s plenary session, following a one-week recess, Akpabio firmly denied the accusations, stating that he has always upheld respect for women. “At no time did I ever harass any woman. I was raised very well by my late…
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Fubara finally recognizes Wike’s ally as Rivers House of Assembly Speaker in official communication
The Rivers State Government has officially acknowledged the Speaker of the State House of Assembly backed by former Governor Nyesom Wike, following a recent Supreme Court judgment. In a letter addressed to the Assembly and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief Dr. Tammy Wenike Danagogo, the government confirmed that it had taken note of the Assembly’s…
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Why I lost 2023 Lagos governorship election – Jandor
The 2023 Lagos Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has explained reasons for losing at the governorship poll. Adediran who appeared on the Channels TV Politics Today programme on Tuesday, said the ‘Peter Obi effect’ affected his performan at the poll, saying that he would have defeated the incumbent governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. “The 2023…
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Adeleke seeks peaceful resolution to LG crisis, visits Chief Bisi Akande
…as APC slams governor’s move By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Governor Ademola Adeleke has launched a statewide stakeholders’ consultation to address the ongoing local government leadership crisis in Osun State, seeking guidance from elder statesmen and key leaders. In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke on Tuesday visited former Governor of Osun State and ex-National Chairman of…
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I’ll disclose my preferred successor in Jan 2026, says Makinde
The governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has said he would made known his preferred successor in January 2026. Speaking during the 11th Omituntun Ramadan lecture, on Monday, Makinde expressed gratitude to Muslim leaders for their support. Makinde advised the Muslim faithful to use the Ramadan season to reflect on the need for peaceful coexistence in society irrespective of…
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