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Politics
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APC’s proposed zoning formula for NASS leadership unfair, unjust-Akeredolu
…hails aspirants for rejecting party’s position The zoning arrangement released by the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the leadership positions in the National Assembly has been met with opposition from Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, who says the formula is “skewed” and “reinforces injustice and enhances inequity”. In a statement issued on Monday, Governor…
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Ogun council boss suspended over alleged fraud, faces impeachment
By Kolawole Olayinka, AbeokutaThe Legislative Council of Abeokuta North Local Government has suspended the Chairman of the council, Prince Abdulsalam Adebayo Ayorinde over allegations of gross misconduct. Ayorinde was suspended at the plenary of council, held at the Legislative chambers on Wednesday. In a “Notice of Allegations of Misconduct”, signed by 10 councillors from the 4 communities in the local…
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APP withdraws petition against Tinubu’s victory in presidential election
The Action Peoples Party (APP) has withdrawn its petition challenging the victory of Bola Tinubu in the February 25 presidential election. The party’s lawyer, Obed Agu, informed the court during the pre-hearing session on Monday that the parties could settle the disputes amicably instead of proceeding to the main hearing. At the resumed court session on Wednesday, Agu moved an…
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Accept Supreme Court’s ruling and move on, Oyetola tells supporters
…congratulates Adeleke By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Former Governor of Osun State, Adegboyega Oyetola has accepted Tuesday’s ruling of the Supreme Court which upheld the election of Governor Ademola Adeleke. Oyetola in a statement personally signed by him, said although, the verdict of the apex court was against the wish of his party members and supporters, he accepted it in the…
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PDP National Vice Chairman, Southwest, Adagunodo dies at 62
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The National Vice Chairman (Southwest) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Soji Adagunodo is dead. Adagunodo, who was the former chairman of PDP in Osun State passed away in United States of America, after a brief illness. Confirming his demise, the son of the deceased, Olasoji Adagunodo Oluwatukesi jr, in a statement made available to newsmen…
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Tinubu congratulates Adeleke over Supreme Court victory, urges him to unite Osun State
President-elect, Bola Tinubu has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke over his victory at the Supreme Court, urging him to move quickly to unite the state. The President-elect said with the final court in the land giving its verdict on the state governorship tussle, all must respect the judgement. Asíwájú Tinubu also commended the immediate-past governor of the state, Alhaji…
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We accept Supreme Court judgement, says Osun APC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), said it received the verdict of the Supreme Court which affirmed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory with equanimity and placidity bearing in mind that in a contest, someone must emerge the winner. According to the acting Chairman of the party, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, in a statement issued by…
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PHOTO NEWS: Endorsed House of Reps Speakership candidate, Tajudeen Abass, visits Tinubu in Lagos
The candidate endorsed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the House of Representatives Speakership and members of the Joint Task Group of the House visited President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence on Tuesday.
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My victory affirms the integrity of the judiciary, says Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has ascribed his victory at the Supreme Court to peoples’ will backed by God. The Supreme Court, had on Tuesday upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal, Abuja, which in March 2023, overruled the ruling of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal headed by Justice Tetse Kume. Reacting to…
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Kalu announces Senate President candidacy despite APC’s endorsement of Akpabio
Orji Uzor Kalu, the Chief Whip of the Senate, has expressed his desire to serve as the next Senate President, promising to lead with sincerity and work towards the good governance of Nigerians. In a letter addressed to the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership and 108 senators-elect on Monday, Kalu outlined his vision for the 10th Senate, stating that he…
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