Category: Politics
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Bayelsa APC reverses suspension of Lokpobiri, other party chieftains
The Bayelsa state executive committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has backtracked on the suspension of Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, and other party chieftains. The decision followed the convening of an extended meeting of the party, involving members of the state executive, sitting state Assembly members from the party…
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Ondo election: No serious contester against Aiyedatiwa – Seyi Law
Popular Nigerian comedian, Oluseyi Aletile, professionally known as Seyi Law, has revealed that governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has no serious contenders ahead of the Ondo state governorship election. The comedian stated this while reacting to the allegation of assault against the governor following a viral video of a man, who has the same facial features like…
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Akpata Declines to Challenge Edo Governorship Election Result in Court
By: Our Correspondent Olumide Akpata, the Labour Party’s (LP) candidate in the recently concluded Edo State gubernatorial election, has announced that he will not be contesting the election results in court. In a statement released on Saturday, Akpata, a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), made it clear that he would not be…
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More bigwigs back sacking of Damagum as PDP national Chairman
IN spite of the moves by leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to save the party from implosion, following the suspension war engaged in by members of the party’s National Working Committee, there appears to be no respite yet for the leading opposition party. Feelers from across the state indicate that some influential members…
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PDP Attacks Aiyedatiwa For Disapproving Democracy Park for Campaign Use
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has unleashed a scathing attack on the Aiyedatiwa administration following its outrageous decision to deny the party access to Democracy Park for its upcoming campaign flag-off scheduled for October 15, 2024. The statement, issued by Ayo Fadaka, Special Adviser on Media/Publicity, condemned the administration for resorting to “cheap and petty”…
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Wammako, Lamido lock horns over control of APC in Sokoto
Sokoto State’s All Progressives Congress (APC) is embroiled in a severe internal crisis, which has split the party into two rival factions led by influential figures: Senator Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto North) and Senator Ibrahim Lamido (Sokoto Central). The rift, marked by allegations of corruption and mismanagement, has sparked an intense power struggle over party control…
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Ondo Assembly Rejected Budget to Divert Funds for Election, Says PDP
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has accused the State House of Assembly of using the rejection of a N487.437 billion supplementary budget as a smokescreen to secretly mobilise funds for the upcoming governorship election. This follows the Assembly’s decision to reject the budget proposal submitted by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, citing concerns over…
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BREAKING: PDP suspends Debo Ologunagba, Legal Adviser
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has suspended the National Publicity Secretary (NPS), Hon Debo Ologunagba and National Legal Adviser (NLA), Kamaldeen Adeyemi Ajibade, SAN. The party further directed their respective deputies (DNPS and DNLA) to assume office in acting capacity with effect from today, Friday, October 11, 2024. Starnews NG reports that the decision was…
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PDP reappoints Leye Igbagbo Media and Publicity Director, debunks resignation report
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, has debunked the purported resignation of Mr. Leye Igbagbo, the Director of Media and Publicity of the party from his position. Starnews NG had reported on Thursday (today) that Leye Igbagbo officially resigned from his position as the Director of Media and Publicity of the PDP in…
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BREAKING: PDP clears 10 LGs in Plateau poll
The Peoples Democratic Party has secured victory in 10 local government chairmanship positions, as announced by the Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission for the local government elections held on Wednesday. The Chairman of the Plateau State Electoral Commission and Returning Officer for all 17 LGAs, Plangji Cishak, revealed the results on Thursday at the commission’s…