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Politics
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Osun CSOs, student groups reject calls for redeployment of police commissioner
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A coalition of civil society organisations and student bodies in Osun State has described the ongoing campaign and public demonstrations calling for the redeployment of the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, as “unfortunate, ill-advised and capable of undermining ongoing security efforts.” The CSOs, under the aegis of the League of Peace Ambassadors, Humanity and Human…
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BREAKING: INEC moves to halt court order deregistering ADC, other political parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja seeking a stay of execution of a Federal High Court judgment that ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties. The electoral body also backed the notices of appeal filed by the affected parties, arguing that the judgment should not…
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Adeleke flags off reelection campaign, insists Accord remains duly registered party
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday flagged off his reelection campaign for the August 15 governorship election, insisting that the Accord Party remains a duly registered political party and would participate in the poll. Addressing party leaders and supporters at Freedom Park, Osogbo, Adeleke, who declared that Accord would not bow to what he…
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Party deregistration threatens democracy, says Adebayo
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised the reported judgment of a Federal High Court in Abuja ordering the deregistration of several political parties, describing the decision as a dangerous development for Nigeria’s democracy and opposition politics. The judgment reportedly affected the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Action Alliance (AA), Action People’s Alliance (APP),…
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Hayatu-Deen seeks urgent reforms to tackle insecurity, poverty
Former presidential aspirant Mohammed Hayatu-Deen has called for urgent reforms to address Nigeria’s worsening security and economic challenges following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar in the custody of his abductors. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Hayatu-Deen expressed concern over the escalating wave of insecurity across the country, citing the abduction and subsequent death of General Abubakar,…
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Osun APC rejects court verdict, says chairmen remain legitimate pending appeal
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the judgment of the Federal High Court sitting in Osogbo, which dismissed a suit filed by reinstated local government chairmen and councillors elected on October 15, 2022. In a statement issued by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC…
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ADC’s Bejide pledges pension reform, prompt gratuity payments if elected Ekiti governor
By Boye Oyeyemi The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Ekiti State, Dare Bejide, has promised to introduce sweeping pension reforms aimed at ensuring prompt payment of pensions and gratuities if elected. Bejide made the pledge during an interactive session with members of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Ekiti State Council, in Ado Ekiti, where he unveiled parts…
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Tinubu’s 2027 campaign will focus on achievements, says Olusi
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Independent Campaign Group (PBAT ICG), Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, has said President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027 will be anchored on the administration’s achievements since assuming office in May 2023. Olusi stated this at a strategic stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos convened to mobilise support…
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Adeleke faults party deregistration ruling, insists Accord will remain on ballot
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has faulted the Federal High Court ruling ordering the deregistration of some political parties, describing it as a breach of judicial procedure and a threat to the integrity of the electoral process. The Federal High Court in Abuja had on Monday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister…
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ADC faults judgment on deregistration, says ruling threatens democracy
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted a Federal High Court judgment reportedly directing the deregistration of the party and other political parties, warning that the development poses a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. A federal high court in Abuja had ordered the electoral commission, INEC to deregister the ADC and four other political parties. The other political parties are the…
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