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Uzodinma urges NDDC to do more interventions in Imo State

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 March 2025 0

By Our Reporter Governor of Imo State, Sen Hope Uzodinma has urged the Board and Management of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to keep the Commission’s flag flying in its interventions that stimulate economic and infrastructural development in the State and the Niger Delta Region.

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Bauchi 2027: I’m ready to contest for Governorship if called upon – Sen Ningi

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 March 2025 0

By Samuel Luka Senator Ahmed Abdul Ningi, representing Bauchi Central Senatorial District of Bauchi State has expressed his intention to contest the gubernatorial seat under the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State. Sen Ningi who made the declaration on Friday during a meeting with stakeholders of the party from Ganjuwa LGA, one of […]

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Political attacks on Akpabio unfair, baseless – APC Chieftain

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 March 2025 0

…says great leaders face trials By Ukpono Ukpong The South South Zonal Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere, has condemned the recent wave of political attacks against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing them as unfair, baseless, and politically motivated. In a statement personally signed in Abuja, Agbomhere said

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APC support group urges Tinubu, Ganduje to wade into Benue crisis

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 March 2025 0

…says opposition using Benue Chief Judge against Alia, Tinubu By Tom Okpe As the judiciary crisis in Benue State lingers, the National leadership of ‘All support groups of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC,’ has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Party National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, to urgently wade in, to […]

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PDP bigwig, Ossai defects to ruling Party, says umbrella’s broken

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 March 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Former People’s Democratic Party, PDP third term, House of Representatives member, Hon Ossai Nicholas Ossai, has defected from the major opposition Party, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, saying the umbrella has broken and the center, can no longer hold. He said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been his mentor since […]

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2027: Imo APC suffers massive defection as prominent politicians join Chima Amadi’s TMO

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 March 2025 0

In a shocking move that has sent tremors through the Imo State political landscape, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has lost a significant number of its members to The Mazi (Gburugburu) Organization (TMO). The mass defection, which was made official on Thursday, March 6th, 2025, saw prominent politicians from various parties in Imo State join […]

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INEC Defends Handling of Rivers State Assembly Crisis

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 March 2025 0

By Dooyum Naadzenga The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to allegations made by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, accusing the commission of selective implementation of elections to fill vacancies arising from political defections. INEC denied these claims, stating that the matter is pending in court and therefore cannot be acted upon.

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Supreme Court declares Rivers LG election invalid, null, void

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 March 2025 0

BY ANDREW OROLUA Rivers State government on Friday lost two important cases as the Supreme Court declared as invalid, illegal, null and void, the local government election conducted in Rivers state on October 5, 2024 that was won by All People’s Party APP. In another separate verdict the apex court had stopped CBN from releasing […]

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Minister declares APC’s resolve to dominate elections in FCT

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 February 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has declared that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the nation’s capital is more focused and determined to win the six area councils in the forthcoming area council elections and the general elections. The Minister, who spoke at a crucial stakeholders […]

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APC passes vote of confidence on Tinubu, Ganduje at NEC meeting

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 February 2025 0

…as Buhari, El’Rufai, Osinbajo, Amaechi, Fagbemi others shun meeting By Tom Okpe Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, boosting his chances for his second term in office, come 2027. Also, National Chairman of the Party, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje received the same accolades […]

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Anambra Guber: Aspirant says Soludo ‘ll receive payment for bad governance

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 February 2025 0

By Tom Okpe An aspirant of the Anambra State Governorship election, Prof Obiora Okonkwo has said there is no payback time for the State incumbent Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, maintaining that the people will rather pay him back for bad governance. He also alleged that Soludo was seeking help of the All Progressives Congress, APC […]

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Anambra: Why APC aspirant wants other candidates to step down for him

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 February 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Aspirant of the forthcoming Anambra State Governorship election under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress, APC has explained why other contestants should step down for him, so as to produce a sole candidate for the Primary election. Chukwuma Umeoji stipulated that aspirants in the race, including Prof Obiora Okonkwo, Nicholas Chukwujekwu, […]

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Anambra Guber: PDP fixes April 5 for primary election, N40m for nomination form

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 February 2025 0

By Tunde Opalana As political parties gear up towards the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State, the Peoples Democratic has announced schedule of activities towards unhindered participation by interested members of the party. Aspirants must be ready to pay N5 million for Expressions of Interest forms and N35 million for the Nomination form; […]

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2027: Tinubu ‘II secure second term ticket – Senator Kalu

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 February 2025 0

… Declares IBB’s account of June 12 incomplete BY PATRICK WEMAMBU Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia-North) has expressed optimism that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not only secure his second term ticket but go ahead to complete his tenure in office. Considering the level of successes recorded in bold economic, social and political policies, Kalu […]

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How insecurity has scared away investors from Nigeria – Abbas

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 February 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura The speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas said Tuesday, in Abuja that security has been a major challenge bedeviling Nigeria He recounted the loss of human lives and materials arising from banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, oil and solid minerals theft, insurgency among others. These he noted have had the combined effect of […]

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1st four-year tenure: Aiyedatiwa takes oath of office as Ondo Gov

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 February 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State, marking the begining of his four year tenure, after replacing Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed on, in 2023. The ceremony took place on Monday at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure the State Capital, two months,after winning the Governorship […]

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2027 Presidency: Bauchi christian faith-based group drums support for Gov Mohammed

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 February 2025 0

By Samuel Luka A Christian faith-based group known as Bauchi state Coalition of Christian Youths and Elders in Politics has called on Governor Bala Mohammed of the state to answer the numerous calls on him by individuals and groups to contest for the office of the president of Nigeria come 2027. The group which made […]

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Kano NNPP suspends Senator Sumaila, three other lawmakers over relationship with APC bigwigs

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 February 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, in Kano State has suspended the Senator representing Kano South Senatorial District, Senator Kawu Sumaila, and three other lawmakers over alleged anti-party activities. The three other lawmakers are Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, representing Rano/Kibiya Federal Constituency, Ali Madakin Gini, Dala Federal Constituency, and Sani

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Aiyedatiwa takes oat of office as Ondo Gov

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 February 2025 0

By Tom Okpe Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State, marking the begining of his four year tenure, after replacing Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed on, in 2023. The ceremony took place on Monday at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure the State Capital, two months,after winning the Governorship […]

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2027: Let’s not repeat past mistakes, says newly elected N’East PDP zonal Chairman

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 February 2025 0

By Samuel Luka The newly elected zonal Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Northeast, Alhaji Babangida Umaru has appealed to the party stakeholders and leaders not to allow past mistakes repeat itself ahead of the Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Alhaji Umaru who made the call while delivering his acceptance speech shortly after the congress […]