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PRP describes court ruling on Shehu Sani’s senatorial election as Judicial coronation of fraud

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2019 0

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) on Thursday rejected the ruling of the Elections Petition Tribunal dismissing the petition brought before it on the Kaduna Central Senatorial District into the National Assembly in the 2019 election. The party condemned the ruling of the tribunal on the

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My successor will emerge through prayer, consultation, consensus-building, says Dickson

Ihesiulo Grace 30 May 2019

Patrick Okohue The Bayelsa State governor, Hon Seriake Dickson has laid bare the process and pattern that will see to the emergence of his successor in the November 2019 election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed November 16th for the governorship poll in the state. Dickson, in a media chat in Government House, […]

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PDP inaugurates Election Review Committee in Akwa Ibom

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2019

Patrick Okohue The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), Akwa Ibom State Chapter has inaugurated an Election Review Committee to look into all cases of assaults and injuries suffered by its members during the 2019 elections period. In a statement signed by the party’s Assistant Publicity Secretary in the state, Hon. Kenneth Nyong and made available to journalists […]

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Enugu: Ugwuanyi’s re-election, victory for masses – Lawmaker

Ihesiulo Grace 12 March 2019

A former House of Representatives member for Enugu North/South Federal constituency of Enugu State, and now lawmaker-elect for the same area, Hon. Prince Ofor Chukwuegbo, has described Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi’s success at the Saturday’s election as “a victory for the masses.” While describing the Governor’s victory as resounding and overwhelming, Ofor who spoke in a […]

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2019 election,NBC sanctions NTA, AIT, Channels TV, TVC for allowing hate speeches by politicians

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2019 0

Four major television stations in the country have been sanctioned by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC for airing hate speech. The television stations are: Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, African Independent Television, AIT, Channels TV and Television Continental, TVC. They were sanctioned for allowing hate speeches by politicians from both the ruling All

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UPP speaks in support of Buhari as presidential candidate

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2018 0

The United Progressive Party (UPP) informed that after evaluation of all available options it made a decision to take a stand in favor of President Muhammadu Buhari as the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2019 election. According to This Day, on Tuesday, the 20th of November, The United Progressive Party stated […]

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FG to US: Don’t grant Atiku visa now

Ihesiulo Grace 30 November 2018 0

The Federal Government has told the U.S. to be cautious in granting a visa to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in order not to create the impression of endorsing him for the 2019 election. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, gave the government position at an interactive session with […]

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My experience will be a great asset to Ajegunle when I represent them in Reps –Taiwo

Ihesiulo Grace 24 November 2018 0

Hon. Kolawole Taiwo (HKT) is a former Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly; he is now the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Ajeromi Ifelodun Federal Constituency of Lagos State for the House of Representatives in the 2019 election. In this interview with PATRICK OKOHUE, he speaks on the last […]

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Group berates Atiku over security search alarm

Ihesiulo Grace 12 November 2018 0

…Says PDP’s candidate is being hunted by the ghost of yesterday The Africa Civil Rights Centre has slammed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2019 election, Atiku Abubakar for “whipping up a storm in a teacup” over the routine screening reportedly conducted on him by security operatives upon his return to Nigeria […]

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2019: 25m disabled Nigerians back Atiku for President

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2018 0

The National Disability Empowerment Forum (NADEF), an umbrella organization for 25 million physically challenged Nigerians, has backed the candidature of PDP Presidential flag bearer in the 2019 election, Atiku Abubakar. The endorsement was contained in NADEF’s letter of appreciation sent to Atiku Abubakar Tuesday in Abuja to thank him for donating N10 million to the […]

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Gov Sanni Bello assures NYSC members of adequate security

Ihesiulo Grace 27 October 2018 0

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State has assured Corp Members serving in the state of adequate security during the 2019 election. The Governor, represented by the state Commissioner of Water Resources, Mallam Mamman Musa, spoke at the swearing in of new Batch C corps members posted to the state. The Governor revealed there was […]

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Lagos 2019: Lagosians know APC has their best interest in focus – Jimoh

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2018 0

Hon. Olumuyiwa Jimoh, represents Apapa Constituency 2 in the Lagos State House of Assembly. Jimoh who doubles as the Deputy Majority Leader of the House who recently spoke with some journalists in his office, justified why the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state decided to pick a male deputy governorship candidate for the 2019 […]

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2019: We ‘re yet to release timetable for our primaries – APC

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2018 0

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that the party is yet to release its primaries election timetable ahead of the 2019 election as earlier reported in the media. The report claimed that the ruling party had released its timetable for the primaries with the state House of Assembly primaries to hold on September 15, […]

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Experienced in governance is key to good representation in legislature –Adeyeye

Ihesiulo Grace 3 August 2018 0

Hon. (Dr) Ajibayo Adeyeye is Special Adviser to the Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu on Health; he also a former Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly and an aspirant for the House of Representatives to represent Ondo Federal Constituency of Ondo State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at […]

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Ekiti saga another low point in breaches of Constitution, rule of law by FG –Turaki

Ihesiulo Grace 13 July 2018 0

Frontline presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2019 election, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has condemned what he called the brutal attack on the governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose and “the law-abiding citizens of the state who were trying to exercise their fundamental right of freedom of […]

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Ekiti 2018: Fayemi, the popular choice

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2018 0

If the tumultuous crowd of party supporters and members that turned out for the declaration of intention of Dr. Kayode Fayemi to contest the Governorship of Ekiti State is anything to go by, he is a sure bet to emerge the flag bearer of the APC for the July 14,2018 election in the state. The […]

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2019: Dankwambo’s ex-campaign DG backs Atiku presidential bid

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2018 0

Senator Saidu Umar Kumo, A member of the Fourth Senate who represented Gombe Central on the platform of the defunct All Peoples Party (APP) has explained why he wants former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to take over from President Muhammadu Buhari in 2019. Kumo was Director General of 2015 campaign organisation of Gombe governor, Ibrahim […]

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2019: Uproar as election sequence divides Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 15 February 2018 0

.10 senators stage walkout, say 54 members oppose conference report .Allege fixing of presidential election last, plot against Buhari .Senate bound to adopt Reps’ resolution without deliberation- Spokesman The Senate on Wednesday witnessed a rowdy session as senators loyal to President Mumammadu Buhari staged a walk out in protest against the adoption of a Conference

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Buhari not decided yet on 2019 political ambition, says Shittu

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2018 0

Presidency Muhammadu Buhari is yet to decide on whether to run in the 2019 election, Minister of Communications Adebayo Shittu has said. Shittu who is also the national chairman of the Board of Trustees Muhammadu Buhari/Osinbajo Dynamic Support Group said this after visiting President Buhari at the Aso Villa. Amon other briefings, he came to […]

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2019: Sule Lamido joins presidential race

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2017 0

…Writes PDP members Lateef Ibrahim Abuja Immediate past governor of Jigawa State and one time Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alhaji Sule Lamido has written to members of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, informing them of his decision to fly the party’s flag in the 2019 presidential election. Lamido thus become the second member of the […]