Politics

PDP commiserates with governor Makinde over elder brother’s death

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday commiserated with the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde over the death of his elder brother, Engr. Sunday Makinde. PDP described the deceased as a humble, exceptionally brilliant and highly ingenious professional who dedicated his life towards the progress of Oyo State and Nigeria. A statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Debo…

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I am ready to reconcile with Obi, Gov Otti, says LP Chairman Abure

The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, has said he is ready to resolve issues with the presidential candidate of the party in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi, and Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti. Abure expressed his readiness for peace on Wednesday at the first consultative meeting of INEC and the leadership of the political parties in…

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2025 Anambra Guber: Party primaries for nomination of candidates begin March 20- INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said party primaries for the nomination of candidates for the Anambra State Governorship election begins in March 20th, 2025. Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Wednesday at the first regular consultative meeting with political parties held at the INEC Conference Room in Abuja. Yakubu explained that only few political…

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Tinubu meets Rivers governor, Ogoni leaders, key officials in Aso Villa

By Kunle Sanni President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting at the State House with Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and a delegation of leaders from Ogoniland, comprising representatives from four Local Government Areas in the state. The delegation, which arrived at the Council Chamber earlier in the day, was joined by the Minister of the Federal…

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Ex-Abia Assembly Speaker, Njoku defects to APC

The Former Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bishop Kennedy Azubuike Njoku has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Njoku, who previously represented Osisioma Ngwa North State Constituency in the 7th Assembly, resigned his position as Speaker after the PDP reached a compromise to allow Rt. Hon. Chinedum…

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Ondo LG Poll: APC wins 16 out of 18 chairmanship seats

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won 16 out of the 18 chairmanship seats in the local government elections in Ondo State. Chairman of the Ondo State Independent Electoral Commission (ODIEC), Joseph Aremo, declared this at the headquarters of the commission in Akure on Sunday. Aremo noted that while the rescheduled election is being held in Ondo West LGA, results…

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Obasa’s impeachment: Tinubu not involved, strictly Lagos Assembly affairs- APC

The  All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State chapter, has said the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the House of Assembly was strictly the affairs of the lawmakers, saying President Bola Tinubu did not play any role in it. Obasa was impeached by 32 out of 40 members of the House on January 13, 2025 and replaced by Rt(…

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PDP NWC must ensure NEC meeting holds in February – BoT Chair, Wabara

The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party has called on the National Working Committee to ensure that the National Executive Committee meeting is held in February, to allow party leaders to discuss and resolve outstanding issues. According to PUNCH report, PDP BoT Chairman, Adolphus Wabara, stressed the importance of holding the NEC meeting in February. Since taking on…

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