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Ex-Lagos ADC governorship candidate, Doherty defects to PDP
Former governorship candidate of Action Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos, Funso Doherty, has dumped the party for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A statement on Monday issued by himslef, said he joined the PDP to present a united front to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC) ruling the state. The statement read: “After extensive consultations, it is with humility and…
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Okonkwo remains a trusted ally, says Peter Obi
By Kunle Sanni The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his trust in Kenneth Okonkwo despite recent criticisms. Okonkwo, a former spokesman for the Labour Party’s presidential campaign council, had publicly expressed doubts about Obi’s capability to lead the party to electoral success. In a statement titled “Political Journey to a Great…
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Okonkwo: More moles in LP will be exposed, fumigated out- Party’s Spokesman
The leadership of the Labour Party (LP) has responded to a former Spokesperson of the party, Kenneth Okonkwo, over his criticism of Peter Obi’s leadership style. Okonkwo and Obi have since Sunday engaged each other in a war of words. Okonkwo on Sunday criticised the party’s presidential candidate in 2023 over his approach to party matters. Okonkwo, who joined the…
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Youth group reject planned protest in Lagos, allege political motives
A youth movement, under the umbrella of the Lagos Indigenous Youth Network (LIYN), has voiced disapproval towards the planned protest slated for August 1 to 10, 2024, citing concerns about political motivations and the potential for violence reminiscent of the EndSARS protests. At a press conference held on Sunday, youth leaders from the five divisions of the state gathered at…
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Presidency disowns statement attributed to President Tinubu
By Kunle Sanni The Presidency has refuted a statement circulating on social media attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The purported broadcast text was claimed to be the President’s reaction to the ongoing planned protest by some groups in Nigeria. Reacting to the statement, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described the statement as “false” via his…
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Kenneth Okonkwo parts ways with Peter Obi
….dumps LP A former spokesman for the Labour Party presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has announced his departure from the party. Okonkwo has also parted ways with former presidential candidate of LP, Peter Obi . In a statement titled “Political Journey to a Great Nigeria,” which he shared on his social media platforms on Saturday, Okonkwo cited his disappointment with…
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Senator Bamidele, Ekiti caucus pledge support for Gov Oyebanji’s second term
The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has announced that he and other members of the Ekiti State caucus in the National Assembly will support Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s bid for a second term in office. Bamidele cited the governor’s outstanding performance and leadership as the basis for their decision. During an inspection of constituency projects in Igede-Ekiti on Friday, Bamidele praised Oyebanji’s…
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APC backs Tinubu on 1999 constitution
Amidst apprehension of a planned nationwide protest, the All Progressives Congress has urged organisers of the protest to shelve its agitation to have President Bola Tinubu scrap the 1999 Constitution, describing it as a tall order. Speaking in Abuja after a meeting held behind closed doors with the Forum of APC State Chairmen to discuss the modalities of the proposed…
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Hardship protest: Don’t let enemies of Nigeria mislead you- Israel tells youths
The National Youth Leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dayo Israel, has called on the youths not to allow the enemies of Nigeria to mislead them into causing anarchy. It would be recalled that the Nigerian youths have fixed August 1st to begin a 10-day protest against the economic hardship plaguing the country. Israel, who gave the advice in a…
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Tinubu meets traditional rulers amid growing condemnation of planned protests
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with traditional rulers at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The delegation of royal fathers is led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. The meeting commenced at approximately 2:30 p.m. when President Tinubu arrived at the Council Chamber. Although the…
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