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APC wins Surulere federal constituency 1 bye-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Fuad Laguda, as winner of the Surulere Federal Constituency 1 bye-Election after polling the highest votes during the exercise. Laguda, a former APC chairman in the Surulere Local Government replaces Femi Gbajabiamila, who resigned after his appointment as the Chief of Staff to President Bola…
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Oyetola’s unique day at his alma mater, by Ismail Omipidan
He was at the Osogbo Industrial Development Centre (IDC) for a function. But Ifeoluwa Grammar school, where Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola graduated from, many years ago, is just a stone’s throw from the IDC. After completing his programme around 2 pm, he decided to make a stop at the school to catch up with the school Principal and wrap up discussions…
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Apathy mars Surulere federal constituency 1 bye-election as INEC assures uploading of results on IREV
The Residents Electoral Commissioner in Lagos, Abayomi Salami, has assured that the commission would upload the results of the bye-election in Surulere federal constituency 1, on Independent National Electoral Commission, Result Viewing Portal (IREV). Salami gave the assurance while monitoring some polling units in Surulere Constituency 1 on Saturday. He said “We will ensure to play by the rules and…
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Gov. Adeleke salutes ex-Governor Oyinlola on his birthday, endearing contributions
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with a former Governor of the state, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, celebrating his life of service and endearing contributions to the growth and development of the nation. The spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed in a statement stated that Governor Adeleke noted Prince Olagunsoye’s sacrifices to the…
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Bye-Election: Voting starts in Surulere federal constituency 1
Voting has commenced in the Surulere Federal Constituency I bye-election in Lagos State for the House of Representatives seat. The election is to replace Femi Gbajabiamila who resigned after he was appointed as the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu. Twelve candidates from different political parties are jostling to occupy the Surulere Federal Constituency I seat in the House…
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Bye-election: Police restrict movement in Surulere federal constituency 1
The Lagos Police Command has said there would be restriction of movement in Surulere federal constituency 1 during the bye-election holding on Saturday. Spokesman for the Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement posted on his X handle, said that Funsho Williams Avenue would be free for passage only while movement into and out of inner roads off Funsho Williams…
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Your position on Tinubu’s 2027 re-election contrived to set North against South- Matawalle tells Katsina Elders
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has tackled the Katsina Elders’ Forum (KEF) over their recent threat to President Bola Tinubu on the decision of his administration to relocate some departments of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to Lagos State for effective operations, administration, and prudent resource management. Matawalle said the Katsina Elders’ view was contrived to…
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Atiku kicks over FG moves to assign crude oil revenue to CBN
Former vice president of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar on Thursday rebuked the move by the Federal Government to assign crude oil revenue collection to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) away from Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The former candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 presidential election in a statement obtained by Westernpost said the…
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Agada remains Benue APC chairman as NWC nullifies suspension
The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) says Augustine Agada, remains the member, and the Chairman of the Benue State Chapter, of the state Party. Felix Morka, the APC national publicity Secretary, in a statement he signed on Wednesday said that the Party has directed that Agada’s suspension and all related actions in the matter be, set aside pending further review…
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S’Court upholds Fintiri’s election as Adamawa governor
The Supreme Court has affirmed the election of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri as Governor of Adamawa State. Justice John Okoro who prepared and read the lead judgement on Wednesday dismissed the appeal by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Aisha Dahiru. While dismissing her appeal for lacking in merit, the five-member panel led by Justice John Okoro held…
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