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Soyinka denies discussing reconciliation with Peter Obi during their visit
Nobel laureate and renowned writer, Wole Soyinka, has denied discussing “reconciliation” during his meeting with Labour Party presidential candidate in the last general elections, Peter Obi, on Sunday, May 7. Soyinka’s denial followed reports in some quarters that “reconciliation” was discussed during the meeting. In a statement on Monday, Soyinka said: “Before it gains traction and embarks on a life…
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PHOTO NEWS: Joyce Banda, former Malawi President, visits Atiku in Abuja
Former President of Malawi, Mrs Joyce Banda on Monday visited former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last general elections, Atiku Abubakar at his Abuja residence. Banda led the IRI/NDI Observers Mission to Nigeria to observe the Presidential and National Assembly elections on February 25th. The PDP presidential candidate tweeted the pictures of…
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10th Senate: Jimoh Ibrahim appoints Bola Olagbegi Chief of Staff
Billionaire business mogul and Senator elect for Ondo South, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR has made his first set of appointment, announcing online publisher of Ondo Events, Mr. Bola Olagbegi as his Chief of Staff. Dr. Ibrahim who just flew into the country from his short vacation in America, London and Dubai, connected Abuja where he attended party’s crucial stakeholders meeting…
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APC picks Akpabio, Tajudeen as consensus Senate President, Speaker
The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has announced the zoning arrangement for the leadership positions in the 10th National Assembly. In a statement issued on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Mouka, the NWC revealed the outcome of consultations and meetings held with the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, other party leaders and stakeholders. The…
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Action Alliance withdraws petition against Bola Tinubu’s victory in presidential election
The Action Alliance (AA) has withdrawn its petition challenging the victory of Bola Tinubu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 presidential election. The party made the announcement during the pre-hearing session of the Presidential Election Tribunal on Monday. Oba Maduabuchi, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), who leads the legal team of the party, made the…
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Atiku asks presidential election petition tribunal to televise proceedings
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has urged the presidential election petition tribunal to allow televised proceedings during the pre-hearing of petitions on Monday. Atiku, who is also the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was represented by his lawyer, Chris Uche, SAN, who emphasized the importance of allowing public access to proceedings either physically or by electronic means. “An…
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Keyamo dismisses PDP’s allegation of attempt to influence presidential election petitions
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo, has dismissed allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of an alleged plan by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to influence the outcome of proceedings in the Presidential Election Petitions, over which hearings would begin on Monday in Abuja. In a statement Sunday, Keyamo, who was the spokesman of the APC…
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Ahead of inauguration, Kenyan President Ruto sends special envoy to Tinubu
…seeks President-elect’s support on areas of mutual interest As the May 29 inauguration date of President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu draws closer, Kenyan president, Dr Williams Ruto, has sent a special envoy to discuss areas of mutual interest between Nigeria and Kenya with the president-elect. Ruto, in a letter he personally signed, congratulated Tinubu on his victory at the polls…
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APC youths set to stage first-of-its-kind inauguration concert
Leaders of the youth wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have announced a first-of-its-kind inauguration concert planned as an inclusive celebratory activity for young people across the country who contributed to the party’s victory and the emergence of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the last presidential election. Tagged the ‘Renewed Hope Concert’, the event is billed tentatively to take…
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Osinbajo contested APC presidential primary in public interest – Spokesperson
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo contested for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) because he believed he had the necessary experience, qualifications, and leadership qualities for the office of the president, according to Laolu Akande, his spokesperson. Osinbajo was among those who contested the party’s presidential primary which was won by Bola Tinubu, the president-elect. In an interview with…
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