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So, why does Buhari hate Tinubu? By Peter Claver Oparah
One narrative we have gotten used to, especially as the APC presidential primary nears an exciting climax is that Buhari hates Tinubu and will never hand over to him in 2023. This has almost become an anthem to faithfuls of other candidates jostling for the prime APC ticket. They sing it, they dance around it, they magnify it and proclaim…
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Nigerian Air Force @58: You’ve justified government’s investment, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Kano lauded the Nigerian Air Force for living up to its constitutional responsibilities of securing the nation, and in the process, justifying the investments of the government of the day in the force. Speaking at the ceremonial parade to commemorate its 58th anniversary, the President said the Air Force had transformed into a formidable entity,…
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EXCLUSIVE: APC Chairman, Abdullahi, awaits Buhari’s clearance to screen presidential aspirants
The reason for the delay and seeming confusion over the commencement of the screening of presidential aspirants on the platform of the All Progressives Congress has emerged. The screening of the aspirants has been twice slated and twice cancelled. And there is no known date for the exercise at present. But WesternPost can now reveal that the delay of the…
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Banky W wins PDP Eti-Osa House of Reps ticket
Nigerian musician-turned-politician, Banky W, has won the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primary election to contest for Eti-Osa federal constituency seat at the House of Representatives in 2023. According to NAN, Banky W polled 28 out of 31 votes cast by delegates at the primaries held on Monday to defeat Sam Aiboni, a legal practitioner who had three votes. It is…
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Osun guber: Oyetola campaign council condems attack on supporters, journalists
The Campaign Council for the re-election of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has condemned the attack in Gbongan on its supporters and other members of the public, including journalists by some hoodlums loyal to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The condemnation was contained in a statement signed by the Director-General of the Campaign Council and Senate’s spokesperson, Sen. Ajibola Basiru. The…
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INTERVIEW: Accord Party is the new face of Osun politics, says state Chairman, Victor Akande
Accord Party is one of the opposition parties in Osun State poised to dislodge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as the state’s governorship election draws near. In this interview with Deborah Oladejo, state Chairman of the party, Pastor Victor Akande, spoke on the July 16 governorship poll and the chances of its candidate Akin Ogunbiyi. You have not been…
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Zulum, Buni drum support for Tinubu ahead APC presidential primary
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni and his Borno State counterpart, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, say the outstanding professional and political records of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu place him above other aspirants as the best president for this country in 2023. The two governors spoke separately when the All Progressives Congress(APC) National Leader and presidential aspirant, Asiwaju Tinubu, visited their two…
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Ayedaade monarchs throw weight behind Oyetola’s re-election bid
Monarchs and citizens across towns, communities and villages in Ayedaade Local Government, have commended Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, for being a promise keeper and an outstanding performer, assuring him that his reelection is guaranteed. This is as Oyetola continued his re-election campaign in Ode-Omu, Orile-Owu and Gbongan on Monday, following the flag off in Ife last Thursday. Olufi of…
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Rwanda President, Paul Kagame, in Davos for World Economic Forum
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has arrived in Davos, Switzerland where he is now attending a discussion on Sports as a Unifying Force. This year WEF is featuring H.H. Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar; Gianni Infantino, FIFA President; Patrice Motsepe, CAF President and Arsène Wenger, former Arsenal manager. Kagame will attend a…
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Buhari in Kano to condole with victims of gas explosion
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday visited Kano to sympathise with the government and people of the state over the gas explosion that killed nine people including school children. He was received by the state Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje and paid a visit to the Emir of Kano, HRH Nasiru Ado Bayero.
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