Politics
Politics
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Amaechi criticizes Ambode’s handling of Lagos metro line
…praises Sanwo-Olu for completion efforts By Kunle Sanni Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed dissatisfaction with former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s management of the Lagos metro line project, particularly the Blue Line. Amaechi voiced his concerns during the Intermodal Transportation Summit in Lagos, organized by the Transportation Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria (TCAN), themed “Intermodal Transport: Prospects and…
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Bill on independent candidacy passes second reading
A bill to provide for independent candidacy in the country has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. Titled “Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2024 (HB1630) (Independent Candidates),” seeks to alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (As Amended) to make it possible for candidates to vie for elections without membership…
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Labour Party: INEC complies with court order, recognizes Abure leadership
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognized the leadership of Barrister Julius Abure as the head of the Labour Party, following a court order from the Federal High Court in Abuja. In a letter addressed to Barrister Abure and the party’s National Secretary, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, INEC’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, invited the Labour Party to participate in…
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Agbakoba questions constitutional validity of EFCC in letters to Senate, House Committees
Olisa Agbakoba, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has raised concerns over the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), stating that the anti-graft agency was not constitutionally established. His claim was highlighted in two letters dated October 14, addressed to the deputy senate president and the deputy speaker of the house of representatives. The…
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Presidency dismisses fears of leadership vacuum amid President, VP’s absence
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian Presidency has assured citizens that there will be no leadership vacuum, even as both President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are out of the country on separate engagements. In a statement released on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency emphasized that the nation’s…
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Akpabio debunks reports of DSS takeover at National Assembly
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has refuted claims that the Department of State Services (DSS) has taken control of the National Assembly premises to thwart an alleged impeachment plot against him. The reports, which emerged on Wednesday, alleged that the DSS had stationed operatives at all entrances of the assembly complex to prevent an attempt to impeach the Senate President and…
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Patriots Group inaugurates zonal committees for Nigeria’s political reform
The Emeka Anyaoku-led group of eminent Nigerians, popularly known as The Patriots, has inaugurated Zonal Advocacy Committees across the six geo political zones of Nigeria towards the actualisation of a new Peoples Constitution for Nigeria. A statement co-signed by the National Chairman of Patriots’ Strategy and Advocacy Committee on constitutional reform of Nigeria, Prof Anthony Kila and the National Secretary…
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Oyetola poised for Osun governorship election in 2026, says APC chieftain
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has declared his unwavering confidence that former Governor Gboyega Oyetola will contest and emerge victorious in the upcoming 2026 governorship election. Oyintiloye made these remarks during a press briefing in Osogbo on Wednesday, asserting that Oyetola holds the “first right of…
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Verify information before making baseless accusations, INEC cautions Oyo Governor
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cautioned Oyo State State Governor Engr. Seyi Makinde against spreading unverified information about the Ondo State governorship election. In a statement on its X account, the electoral umpire accused the governor of peddling untrue information after he spoke at a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) rally, where he called on INEC to remove the…
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BREAKING: Amaewhule Led Rivers Assembly declares Pro-Fubara Lawmakers’ seats vacant
The Rivers State House of Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule has declared the seats of Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other pro-Fubara lawmakers vacant following their absence from sittings for 152 days. Making this known during plenary on Tuesday (Today), Speaker Martin Amaewhule pointed out that Ehie did not properly write to inform…
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