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PDP, CUPP condemn Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension from Senate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) have condemned the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District from the Senate over misconduct. Reacting to the Senator’s suspension, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, in a statement issued in Abuja, asserted that the action of the Akpabio-led…
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Ganduje, Barau receive 2023 Atiku support groups in 19 Northern states into APC
It’s a big catch for our party, says DSP PDP is dying at a fantastic rate – APC National Chairman The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, yesterday received members of the support groups of former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate…
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APC inaugurates screening, appeal committees for Anambra governorship candidates
By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a seven-member Screening Committee for the Anambra State governorship aspirants, with former Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, as chairman. The committee was formally inaugurated on Friday by the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja. During the event, the National Organizing Secretary,…
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Afenifere commiserates with Okupe’s family, Nigeria
Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has commiserated with the family of a former presidential aide, Dr Doyin Okupe, and the country as a whole. A statement issued on Friday by the Organising Secretary of the organisation, Kole Omololu, said “The Afenifere family mourns the passing of Dr Doyin Okupe, a statesman, public servant, and fearless advocate of progressive politics in Nigeria.…
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PDP constitutes caretaker committee for South-South zonal chapter
The Peoples Democratic Party has appointed Emma Ogidi as the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee for the South-South Zonal chapter. PDP in a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, explained that the decision by the National Working Committee was based on the need to prevent any leadership vacuum and ensure the continued smooth operation of…
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Women Affairs Ministry to mediate with NASS leadership on Natasha’s suspension
By Kunle Sanni The Minister of Women Affairs, Iman Suleiman-Ibrahim, has announced plans to mediate with the leadership of the National Assembly following the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Speaking at the Meet-the-Press programme at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Friday, Suleiman-Ibrahim said efforts were underway to engage key stakeholders for a fair resolution. “We’re engaging all stakeholders to ensure…
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Adeleke’s visit to Bisi Akande: Peace move or political manoeuvre?
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s recent visit to ex-governor and pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, amid the ongoing local government crisis in the state has raised dust within political circles. The visit has stirred controversy about the real motive behind the meeting with the state government, saying it is…
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Lagos Assembly crisis: Our door is open to APC lawmakers- LP
The Labour Party (LP), has said that its door is open to the 36 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, who on January 13 supported the removal of Hon Mudasiru Obasa and installed his deputy, Hon Mojisola Meranda as the new speaker. The Labour Party said the 36 lawmakers should join the party and its candidate in the…
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Osun APC slams Adeleke for ‘deceiving’ traditional rulers on reinstated council chiefs
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of misleading traditional rulers in the state regarding the reinstatement of local government chairmen and councillors. In a statement signed on Thursday by its Director of Media and Information, Chief Kola Olabisi, the APC alleged that the governor fed traditional rulers…
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Oluremi Tinubu celebrates women’s resilience, defends Senate’s integrity
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has praised the resilience of Nigerian women while reaffirming the integrity of the Senate. Speaking in Abuja ahead of International Women’s Day (IWD), she described the Senate as a mature institution that must be treated with respect. Her remarks come amid sexual harassment allegations against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Addressing concerns over…
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