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Why I didn’t support Peter Obi in 2023 – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained his reasons for not supporting Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the 2023 general election. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Wike described Obi as a “social media candidate” and said he did not believe the former Anambra State governor had a realistic chance…
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I’ll let go Fubara’s wrongs if he sincerely seeks forgiveness – Wike
The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike has given a condition for him to forgive suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his estranged political godson and successor. Wike, the immediate past Rivers governor, said he would let go of the wrongs Fubara has caused if he genuinely seeks forgiveness. He stated this during a media parley on Friday in Abuja. When asked if…
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2025 LG Polls: Lagos IPAC condemns nomination fee hike
The Interparty Advisory Council has expressed strong opposition to the nomination form fees of N150,000 announced by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for July 12. IPAC accused the electoral body of reneging on an earlier agreement reached during a consultative meeting with LASIEC Chairperson, Justice Mobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile (retd.), where it was reportedly…
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2027: Al-Makura’s group can’t speak for CPC- Malami
…denies defection rumour Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Dr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has dismissed claims by Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura’s group that members of the Congress for Progressive Change, (CPC), bloc of All Progressives Congress, APC, had ruled out defection and endorsed President Bola Tinubu for 2027 elections. Malami, who spoke through his media aide, Muhammed…
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2027: PDP won’t be forced into coalition – Sowunmi
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, has insisted that the party will not be forced into a nebulous coalition. Speaking in an interview with TVC, Sowunmi, the convener of The Alternative, said while individuals are free to align politically, political parties like the PDP must be approached with clarity and respect for their ideology and structure. His…
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PDP NWC reaffirms Aziegbemi-led caretaker committee in Edo
The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Working Committee,( NWC) has reaffirmed Tony Aziegbemi’s Caretaker Committee to lead its Edo State chapter. A statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Thursday, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, security agencies, and the public to dismiss any opposing claims regarding the leadership of its Edo State chapter. The statement partly read, “The…
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Nigeria needs leaders with vision, integrity, says Hamzat
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, on Thursday said that for Nigeria to overcome its challenges, move forward, and be reckoned with among the comity of nations, men and women of integrity should be elected and appointed into leadership positions to create a vision for the country. Hamzat, whose lecture dwelt on “The Responsibility of Leadership: Shaping…
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Political jobbers trying to create rift between me and Ebonyi governor- Umahi
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said certain political jobbers in the state were attempting to create a rift between him and the governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru. Speaking during the flag-off of the Ebonyi section of the Calabar to Abuja Super Highway on Wednesday at Amauro Primary School in Afikpo Local Government Area, Umahi said that some…
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Atiku blasts Tinubu’s France trip, says Nigeria is in crisis
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a scathing attack on President Bola Tinubu following his recent trip to France, describing the current state of affairs in Nigeria as a “full-blown state of emergency.” In a statement issued by his media office on Tuesday, Atiku questioned the rationale behind President Tinubu’s overseas visit amid worsening insecurity and economic hardship at…
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Rivers denies summoning suspended Gov Fubara, labels report ‘fake’
Ibok-Ete Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State, has firmly denied reports claiming that suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, were summoned for questioning regarding their previous appointments. The denial follows social media reports on Tuesday that alleged Fubara was called to appear before a panel at the Government House. These claims surfaced in the wake of…
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