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Politics
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Chaos as supporters of Anyanwu, Okoye clashed at PDP BoT meeting in Abuja
The crisis rocking the main opposition party, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was displayed openly on Wednesday as supporters of embattled National Secretary, Sen. Sam Anyanwu and the man laying claim to the position, Udeh Okoye, engaged in physical combat at the party’s secretariat in Abuja, during the Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting. The confrontation began shortly after the meeting’s opening…
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You’re undermining govt you participated in its formation- Bwala berates El-rufai
By Kunle Sanni Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, has responded to former Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai’s recent criticism of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Bwala noted that el-Rufai’s comments appear to be an effort to undermine the current administration by sowing discontent. El-Rufai, speaking at a national conference in Abuja on Monday, claimed the…
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APC slams Atiku, El-Rufai, Obi over allegations, labels accusations as ‘pitiful alibis’
By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed recent allegations by opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s Peter Obi, and Nasir El-Rufai, accusing the ruling party of meddling in the internal struggles of opposition parties. In a statement signed by APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka on Tuesday, the party described the accusations as…
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APC lacks active party structures, says El-rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC), lacks active party structures and internal democracy. He was speaking at a national conference in Abuja on strengthening democracy in Nigeria. El-Rufai, who posted the report on his X handle on Tuesday, described the state of governance and opposition in the country as a “national emergency,” accusing…
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Dogara reveals how Bala Mohammed sought Wike’s support in 2018 campaign
By Kunle Sanni Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has narrated how Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, sought financial assistance from then-Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, during his 2018 governorship campaign. Dogara revealed that after Mohammed emerged as the PDP flag bearer, he lacked the resources to fund his campaign. A committee raised only N28 million, prompting…
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Aregbesola’s Omoluabi Progressives exit is ‘political irrelevance’, says Osun APC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the announcement by the Omoluabi Progressives, a group led by former Governor Rauf Aregbesola, to leave the party as ineffective and akin to “good riddance to bad rubbish.” In a statement issued by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC dismissed…
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Obanikoro slams Adefuye over utterances on Obasa’s removal
Former Minister of State for Defence and member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro has slammed Senator Anthony Adefuye for backing former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. It would be recalled that on January 13, 2025, Obasa was removed by 32 members of the Lagos Assembly for alleged high-handedness, financial misappropriation,…
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Osun Politics: Aregbesola’s group exits APC
Supporters of the former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, have existed the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing expulsion of members without fair hearing. The supporters under the umbrella of “The Omoluabi Progressives” announced their exit in a statement issued on Sunday by the group’s Spokesman, Oluwaseun Abosede. According to the statement, the resolution to leave the APC was reached…
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Activist asks Lagos APC to warn Obasa against inciting utterances
A civil and political rights activist, Dr. Wale Ajewunmi, has called on the Lagos All Progressives Congress (APC) to caution former Speaker of the House of Assembly Mudashiru Obasa against making inciting utterances that could harm the peace enjoyed in the state. Ajewunmi warned Obasa to abstain from making comments and actions that can cause unrest in the State. He…
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