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Jonathan: Politicians will act better when Nigerians reject bad behaviour
Former President Goodluck Jonathan says the political elites in Nigeria will act better when citizens reject wrong things. Jonathan spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the public presentation of ‘Readings on Election Security Management’ and ‘Selected Readings in Internal Security Management’ authored by Solomon Arase, the former inspector-general of police (IGP). Jonathan, Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015, suggested creating…
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If Nigeria must create more states, there should be a constitutional conference- Ex Lagos Lawmaker
Recently, the issue of state creation came to the front-burner as there is proposal on such before the National Assembly. In this interview with select journalists in Lagos, HON. VICTOR AKANDE PhD, who represented Ojo Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly from 2015 to 2023, believes that without a people-oriented constitutional conference, creation of more states may…
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Osun APC directs members to stay off LG secretariats until further notice
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has directed its members, particularly council chairmen and councillors, to stay off their respective council secretariats until further notice. The State APC chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, in a statement issued by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Chief Kola Olabisi, said the decision was made as a…
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Clark’s exit, glorious conclusion of monumental chapter in Nigerian history- Abiodun
Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum (SGF), Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the death of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), leader, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, as a profound loss to Nigeria, yet a glorious conclusion of a monumental chapter in Nigerian history. Abiodun, who described the former Federal Commissioner for Information as one of the greatest leaders ever produced by…
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BREAKING: PANDEF Leader, Pa Edwin Clark dies at 97
The leader of Pan Niger Delta Forum, Pa Edwin Clark, has died. Pa Clark died at the age of 97. His death was confirmed in a statement by a representative of the family, Prof. C. C. Clark, on Tuesday. The statement read, “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of Kiagbodo Town, Delta State, wishes to announce the passing of Chief (Dr.) Sen. Edwin…
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Ekiti central leaders endorse Governor Oyebanji for second term
Leaders from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti Central Senatorial District have officially endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the party’s sole candidate for the 2026 governorship election. This endorsement came during a special senatorial meeting held at the Fajuyi Pavilion in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, on Monday. The meeting saw prominent APC figures in Ekiti Central, including Senate…
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Rhodes-Vivour condemns attempt to intimidate Lagos Speaker Meranda
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has condemned attempts to intimidate Mojisola Meranda into resigning as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, calling it “unacceptable.” This follows reports that security operatives sealed off the speaker’s office amid growing speculation that Meranda might step down. Police and task force officers were deployed around the assembly complex to maintain order. The tension arose after…
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‘You remain sacked’ — PDP tells former LG chairpersons in Osun
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the sacked local government chairpersons in Osun against causing political turmoil in the state. In a statement issued on Monday, Debo Ologunagba, PDP spokesperson, accused the former LG chairpersons of instigating violence in the state by attempting to resume office despite a court order sacking them. Earlier on Monday, five persons were reportedly…
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Breaking: Tension rises as APC, PDP battle over LG control in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Tension is escalating in Osun State as the All Progressives Congress (APC) takes control of several local government areas following a recent court judgment. The development has led to clashes between suspected APC loyalists and supporters of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), resulting in sporadic gunshots and widespread panic. Eyewitnesses report that hoodlums invaded several councils,…
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Tinubu Support Group slams Babachir over 2027 election comments
By Kunle Sanni The Renewed Hope Consolidation Mandate 2027, a political support group for President Bola Tinubu, has criticized former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, over his recent comments suggesting that the North is planning to force Tinubu to step down before the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued by the group’s Director of…
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