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SDP accuses APC of plot to fabricate criminal charges against El-Rufai
By Kunle Sanni The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of attempting to suppress opposition voices by fabricating criminal charges against its members, beginning with former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai. In a statement on Friday, SDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Rufus Aiyenigba, alleged that the APC is using intimidation tactics to deter further…
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RSIEC begins preparation for August 9th Rivers LG election
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, has begun its preparation ahead of the local government election which it earlier fixed to hold on the 9th of August, 2025. Tamunotonye Tobins, RSIEC’s Commissioner in charge of Media and Civic Education, in a press statement, noted that RSIEC would conduct a free, fair and credible poll. Tobin said: “The Rivers State…
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Rivers LG Election: INEC releases updated voters register, list of political parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the updated register of voters in Rivers State, along with the list of registered political parties in Nigeria, ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Council elections. In a letter dated March 13, 2025, and signed by the Administrative Secretary, Odor Napoleon Emezuiruke, INEC formally notified the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC)…
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2027: Jandor meets President Tinubu in Aso Villa
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Lagos State in the 2023 general election, Olajide Adediran (JANDOR) has met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja. The meeting was held at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, for almost 2hrs. Although, the details of the meeting unknown. Jandor’s Spokesman, Gbenga Ogunleye told WESTERN POST, ” Yes,…
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Buhari reaffirms loyalty to APC, pledges support for party growth
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that he remains a loyal member and will continue to support the party. In a statement released on Thursday by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, Buhari emphasized that he has always identified as an APC member and will work to strengthen and promote the party. “I…
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PDP must resolve internal problems, no individual bigger than party- Diri
The governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, has insisted that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) must resolve its internal problems, emphasizing that no individual is bigger than the party. Speaking on Thursday after the inauguration of the South-South Zonal Caretaker Committee at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja, Diri stressed that the party’s challenges and their resolutions remain internal…
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JUST IN: I’m ready to work with Obi to recover Nigeria, says Bauchi Governor
Governor Bala Mohammed stated this in Bauchi on Thursday when Mr. Obi paid him a consultation visit at the state’s Presidential Lodge. According to him, the visit, which centered on how he and Mr. Obi could work closely together to address poverty and criminality, would transcend political, religious, or tribal lines. The governor said, “We will make sure we come…
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Obi, Bala Mohammed hold closed-door meeting in Bauchi
The presidential aspirant of the Labour Party in the 2025 general election and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, on Thursday, arrived in Bauchi State for a meeting with Governor Bala Mohammed. The purpose of the visit remains unclear as both politicians are currently holding a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Bauchi. Mohammed, who is the Chairman…
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Tinubu backs return of Obasa as Lagos Speaker
President Bola Tinubu has backed the return of Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. The President’s intervention is believed to return peace to the House. It would be recalled that Tinubu met with the 40 lawmakers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Wednesday. Emerging from the President’s office at about 4:30pm on…
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Osun LG crisis: APC urges AGF to reject PDP chairmen
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to disregard a letter introducing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmen and councillors. The letter, issued by the Osun State Government through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Tesleem Igbalaye,…
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