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Yar’Adua rejected refinery sale over lack of due process – Falana
By Kunle Sanni Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has disclosed that former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua rejected the sale of the Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries in 2007 due to irregularities and the failure of his predecessor, Olusegun Obasanjo, to follow due process. Falana made this revelation in response to recent comments by Obasanjo, who alleged that Yar’Adua declined…
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Oluwatuyi’s death devastating, monumental loss- Ondo APC
The Ondo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Saturday described the death of the Secretary to the Government of Ondo State, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi, as a monumental loss to the state in general. This was contained in a statement by the chairman of the party in the state, Mr Ade Adetimehin. Oluwatuyi popularly known as Tukana passed away…
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2027: I’m not interested in Oyo governorship seat- FIRS Boss
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zaccheus Adedeji, has said he only wants to focus on the task before him, debunking the speculation he may be contesting for Oyo State governorship seat in 2027. Speaking during the New Year service of his church in Iwo Ate, Ogo-Oluwa local government on Thursday, Adedeji said he knows his decision…
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PDP will stop Nigeria’s slide into one-party state, says Makinde
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has emphasized that Nigerians reject the idea of a one-party state. Makinde made this statement during a visit by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who came to offer condolences over the tragic loss of 35 children in a stampede and to introduce the new National…
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2 Edo Council Chairmen, 13 Councillors defect to APC
The Chairman of Ovia South West local government area of Edo state, Edosa Enowoghomenma, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The embattled Council chair, who is of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defected alongside eight elected councillors, including the Leader of the House, Nosakhare Edobor. Speaking, Enowoghomenma said, “We thought it wise to pitch a tent with the…
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Why i visited Obasanjo – Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, on Thursday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo in Lagos. Obi, in a tweet on his X handle, disclosed that he visited the former President to wish him a happy New Year and also deliberated on issues of national concern. “Yesterday, I travelled from Abuja to Lagos to visit…
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Obi visits Farotimi, lauds his dedication for ‘Better Nigeria’
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, has visited lawyer and activist Dele Farotimi, describing him as a man who desired a “better Nigeria”. Obi eulogized Farotimi’s virtue in a series of tweets on Friday, following his visit to Farotimi. “Farotimi exemplifies courage in the face of adversity, consistently taking bold stands for good governance in our nation. ”…
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Tinubu will elevate Nigeria into group of developed nations- Lagos Council Chairmen
Leadership of the Conference of 57 Local Governments/Local Councils in Lagos State, have restated its convictions in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to elevate Nigeria into the group of developed nations. The chairman of Conference 57, Kolade Alabi, made this known after meeting with President Tinubu in Lagos. He expressed confidence that the country would soon witness improvements. Alabi noted that…
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LG Funds: Oyo APC charges residents to demand accountability from Makinde
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Oyo State chapter, has called on people of the state to demand accountability from Governor Seyi Makinde, over the management of funds allocated to the 33 local councils since 2019. A statement issued on Thursday by the Oyo APC Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, said the “preponderance of pressure being mounted on our elected officials, federal…
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APC slams Peter Obi’s New Year message as misleading, pessimistic
By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, over his New Year message, describing it as misleading and overly pessimistic. In a statement issued by Felix Morka, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, the party accused Obi of spreading “gloom-ridden” narratives about Nigeria’s political, economic, and…
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