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VIDEO: I remain in Rivers APC guber race – Magnus Abe
Senator Magnus Abe says he has not withdrawn from the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State. Speaking with journalists on Thursday, Abe condemned and rejected the primary election organised by the group loyal to former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, calling it a charade.
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Tinubu in Akure, says he’s in presidential race to rescue Nigeria
By Temitope Adedeji, Akure National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said that he is in the presidential race to unite and develop the country. Tinubu stated this on Thursday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while on a visit to canvass for votes from the state delegates. He said: “I am in the race to…
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Buhari leaves for AU extra-ordinary summit in Equatorial Guinea
President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Thursday, May 26, 2022, to participate in the African Union Extra-ordinary Session of Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, with special focus on security. This was contained in a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Thursday. The…
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Nigeria, Ethiopia to hold joint commission meeting on trade, economy, others
Nigeria and Ethiopia have concluded arrangements to hold a Joint Ministerial Commission meeting in Addis Ababa next month to discuss various areas of bilateral relationship and exchange perspectives on a range of international issues of mutual interest. President Muhammadu Buhari hosted the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Dr Abiy Ahmed, to a State Visit and a presidential lunch attended by the…
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Osinbajo rounds up nationwide APC delegates’ consultation with visits to Lagos, Benue
Ahead of the Sunday’s presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday received an electrifying reception in Lagos State as he completed his nationwide visits to canvass for the votes of delegates in the 36 States of the Federation, and the FCT, Abuja. Earlier on Wednesday, the VP was also in Benue where he…
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Osun NATA assures Oyetola of 10,000 votes
As the Osun State governorship election draws near, members of the Nigerian Automobile Technician Association (NATA) have endorsed and passed vote of confidence in the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for turning around the socio-economic fortunes of the State. The artisans also professed their readiness to vote massively for the re-election of Governor Oyetola in the July 16 governorship election.…
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Vote buying and commoditisation of secret ballot in Nigeria, By Mike Omilusi
One of the fundamental reasons why politicians are not accountable and responsive to their constituencies in many countries could be adduced to vote-buying. Elections must be free and fair for them to express the will of the electorate. However, several factors continually militate against such in Nigeria, particularly since the return to civilian rule in 1999. Of essential interest is…
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NPC to conduct 2023 census with new technology, says commissioner
By Richard Thomas, Ibadan Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission (NPC), Dr Eyitayo Oyetunji said the commission will be using latest technology to ensure accuracy of the 2023 national census exercise. He said that the technologies are first if its kind which have not been used by any country before. Dr Oyetunji spoke at the second level management training workshop, held at Western…
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Nketiah poised for long-term Arsenal contract after deciding to stay
Eddie Nketiah is expected to stay at Arsenal after deciding to accept the club’s offer of a new long-term deal. The 22-year-old had been expected to seek a new challenge upon the expiry of his current deal in June, with West Ham, Crystal Palace and Brighton among a number of clubs at home and abroad monitoring his situation. But he…
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PDP panel declares Adebutu winner of Ogun guber primaries
The Governorship primaries committee of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State has declared a former member of the House of Representatives, Oladipupo Adebutu, as winner of the party’s primary election in the state. According to Akase Sorkaa, chairman of the electoral committee of the primary of the PDP in the state, Adebutu defeated three other aspirants to emerge the…
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