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Jos political jamboree shows Tinubu’s priorities – Atiku

Tunde Opalana 5 October 2025 0

Atiku Abubakar, Former Vice President, has criticised President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) leadership for misplaced priorities during their visit to Plateau State on Saturday. Tinubu and top APC figures attended the burial of the mother of Nentewe Yilwata, APC National

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“Politically motivated lie” – Garba Shehu replies Jonathan over Buhari Boko haram claim

Awwal Owolabi 4 October 2025 0

Garba Shehu, former spokesperson to late President Buhari has lashed out at ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan for using the deceased’s name to maintain political relevance. Goodluck Jonathan, former president, revealed that the terrorist group Boko Haram once nominated the late former President Buhari to represent them in peace negotiations with the federal government

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Democracy exists only in Abuja, governors rule without accountability – Adeyanju

Ukpono Ukpong 3 October 2025 0

Deji Adeyanju, a rights activist, has decried what he described as the collapse of democratic governance at the state level. He warned that democracy in Nigeria appears confined to Abuja while governors exercise excessive power without accountability. Adeyanju made the remarks in a statement issued in Abuja on the occasion of Nigeria’s Independence Day celebration. […]

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Akwa Ibom governor dissolves all boards, commissions

Promise Eze 3 October 2025 0

Umo Eno, governor of Akwa Ibom State, has ordered the dissolution of all statutory and non-statutory boards and commissions in the state. The announcement was made on Thursday in Uyo by Enobong Uwah, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), who said the decision takes immediate effect. According to Uwah, the governor exercised the powers […]

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Abbas marks 60th birthday with humanitarian gestures to inmates, IDPs

Msugh Ityokura 2 October 2025 0

Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday marked his 60th birthday, choosing to celebrate with humanitarian gestures that touched the lives of prison inmates and displaced persons rather than a lavish party. From paying examination fees for 100 correctional inmates to securing the release of nine others and donating food and cash […]

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Cross River governor moves to mobilise eligible voters for registration

Tunde Opalana 1 October 2025 0

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that eligible citizens in the state participate actively in the ongoing Continuous Voters’ Registration (CVR) exercise organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The pledge was conveyed on Tuesday by Michael Abuo, the governor’s aide, who also serves as the State […]

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PDP sets up caretaker committees for Cross River, Akwa Ibom chapters

Tunde Opalana 1 October 2025 0

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the constitution of caretaker committees to oversee the affairs of its Cross River and Akwa Ibom State chapters. Debo Ologunagba, PDP National Publicity Secretary, announced this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the move was in line with the party’s constitution (as […]

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Atiku leads delegation on congratulatory visit to Olubadan of Ibadan

Tunde Opalana 1 October 2025 0

Atiku Abubakar, Former Vice President, on Tuesday led a delegation of political associates and friends to Ibadan to congratulate Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja Arusa I, the newly installed Olubadan of Ibadanland. “Earlier today, I led a delegation of friends and political associates to the ancient city of Ibadan on a congratulatory visit to HRH Oba […]

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INEC dismisses claims Nigerians have lost faith in electoral system

Promise Eze 29 September 2025 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed recent claims that Nigerians have lost confidence in the country’s electoral system, describing such assertions as baseless and unsupported by facts. In recent weeks, the commission has faced criticism from some civil society and religious groups who alleged growing public disillusionment with the electoral

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PDP extends deadline for nomination form submission indefinitely

Awwal Owolabi 29 September 2025 0

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has indefinitely extended the deadline for the submission of nomination and expression of interest forms. Debo Ologunagba, secretary of the publicity sub-committee of the national convention organising committee (NCOC), announced the extension in a statement released in Abuja. He explained that the earlier deadline of September 26 had

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ADC warns Atiku, others to register or lose membership

Promise Eze 29 September 2025 0

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President, Babachir Lawal, ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and other prominent politicians in the party to register at their respective wards before the year ends. Those who fail to do so risk losing recognition as members. Speaking Punch in Yola, Shehu Yohanna, […]

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Defection: Our party is the best for Kwankwaso–APC

our reporters 27 September 2025 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Friday said that the ruling party remained the best bet for Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and his New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The Spokesman, Mr Seye Oladejo, said this in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos. Oladejo said that the party had been watching ,with keen […]

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Zamfara APC appreciates Tinubu over appointment of Aminu Kaura

john bassey 27 September 2025 0

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC has appreciated President Bola Tinubu over the appointment of Barr. Aminu Junaidu Kaura as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the nation’s Investments and Securities Tribunal. According to the statement issued by Yusuf Idris Gusau, APC Publicity Secretary Zamfara State to journalists in […]

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2027 Election: Gov Otti ‘ll step down if he scores only 80 percent , Igbo Union boasts

Emma Okere 25 September 2025 0

The Igbo socio-cultural and pressure group, Igbo Union Nzuko Ndi Igbo has said that the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti would be asked to step down by the Igbo Union Nzuko Ndi Igbo if he scores eighty three percent of the total cast vote in 2027 Governorship Election, if the election will […]

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Ekiti Guber: Oyebanji Exudes Confidence in Clinching Party Ticket, Winning Elections

Tom Okpe 24 September 2025 0

Governor of Ekiti State and major contender in the forthcoming State Governorship election, Biodun Oyebanji has restated his believe and thrusts in his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in making decisions that will enable it emerge successful in the guber race. Oyebanji, incumbent Governor of the State is contending the Governorship race for his […]

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Akpabio is not more of a senator than I am, Akpoti-Uduaghan says after resumption

Promise Eze 23 September 2025 0

Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi Central, has criticised  Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, over her suspension from the National Assembly. She declared that he is not more of a senator than she is. On Tuesday, September 23, Akpoti-Uduaghan reclaimed her office hours after officials unlocked it following her six-month suspension by the Senate. “It

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NNPP Faction Disowns Kwankwaso’s Move to Rejoin APC

Promise Eze 23 September 2025 0

The Agbo Major-led faction of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has distanced itself from plans by Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Daily Times earlier reported that Kwankwaso said he would only consider rejoining the APC if his Kwankwasiyya movement is fully recognised. The […]

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Presidency dismisses el-Rufai’s claim Tinubu seeks ‘life presidency’

Promise Eze 23 September 2025 0

Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has faulted recent remarks by Nasir el-Rufai, former Kaduna governor, describing them as unfounded and misleading. On Saturday, el-Rufai had warned that Tinubu could attempt to cling to power like Cameroon’s Paul Biya if Nigerians fail to unite against him in the 2027 […]

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Alleged Cyber stalking: Court rejects APC bail application for release of remanded Social Media Head

Guest Writer 22 September 2025 0

By Aherhoke Okioma The magistrate court sitting in Yenagoa has rejected the application for bail and release of the head of the Social Media team of the Bayelsa Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr. Aye O.S Egberi pending the determination of any charges filed against him. Magistrate Stanley Ekeru had on the 10th […]

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“What kind of country begs for charity to build library” – Obi slams FG over misplaced priorities

Awwal Owolabi 22 September 2025 0

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate, has criticised the federal government for leaving the national library uncompleted while billions are spent on luxuries and foreign trips. Obi made the remarks on Sunday in reaction to a birthday message from the first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, who had urged friends and supporters to donate toward finishing the library […]