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APC condemns PDP for politicizing stampedes, defends Tinubu administration
By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for what it called a “callous politicization” of recent stampedes in Oyo, Anambra, and the Federal Capital Territory, which resulted in several fatalities. In a statement issued by Felix Morka, the APC National Publicity Secretary, the ruling party accused the PDP of exploiting these national…
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Lagos Politics: Tinubu, GAC reportedly caution Obasa over disrespect for Sanwo-Olu
President Bola Tinubu and the leadership of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) have reportedly chided the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa over his alleged strained relationship with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and disrespect to the office of the governor. It would be recalled that the House of Assembly under the leadership of Obasa in…
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I have never criticised Tinubu in my political career- Okupe
A former presidential spokesman, Dr Doyin Okupe, has denied criticising President Bola Tinubu in his political career. Okupe asserted this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. He was reacting to a recent report which placed him on the list of politicians who fiercely criticised President Tinubu in the past and have now…
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Our party is committed to energy sufficiency for homes, businesses- APC National Chairman
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has reiterated the party’s commitment to ensuring energy sufficiency for homes and businesses, which he described as crucial for economic growth and the well-being of Nigerians. Ganduje who was represented by the former Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Aliyu Shinkafi, said this at the inauguration of the World…
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Obi pledges to fulfill bail conditions of Dele Farotimi
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has pledged to fulfill the bail conditions of human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi. It would be recalled that Farotimi was granted bail by an Ekiti Magistrate Court in a defamation case involving Afe Babalola. The bail conditions require a N30 million bond, two sureties (one of whom must own a house), surrendering…
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Those who disregard NASS invitations have no place in your govt- Akpabio tells Tinubu
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asked President Bola Tinubu to caution “intransigent ministers” in his cabinet who won’t respond to invitations by the National Assembly. Akpabio said such ministers have no place in Tinubu’s cabinet because they are not democrats. The Senate President made this known on Wednesday when the President presented 2025 budget estimates of N47.9 tn before a…
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INEC restores Ezeokenwa as APGA National Chairman
Following the Supreme Court judgment, delivered on November 27, 2024, affirming Sylvester Ezeokenwa as the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) National Chairman, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has restored Sylvester Ezeokenwa as the national chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun disclosed this in a statement…
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Lagos 2027: Christian group drums support for Ambode
By Adeola Ogunrinde Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a Christian group, North Central Christian Forum (NCCF) Lagos State Chapter, has drummed support for the former governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode, saying a leader like him is needed to continue the transformational initiatives he started in the state. The group said the four-year tenure of Ambode was one of…
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How powerful group hijacked power after Buhari’s victory in 2015- Dalung
A former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, has explained the influence of cabals in public governace, revealing how a powerful group hijacked power after President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in 2015. Speaking on the Mic On Podcast published on Sunday, Dalung described a cabal as “a group of ambitious people who were also appointed by the same president to…
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Ex- Sports Minister, Bolaji Abdullahi quits PDP
A former Minister of Sports, Mallam Abdulganiyu Bolaji Abdullahi has officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP). In a resignation letter dated December 16, 2024, addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman of Ubandawak iWard in Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, Abdullahi said he had ample time to reflect, and have come to the difficult conclusion that this…
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