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2025: Lagos Govt finally settled for council poll across 20 LGs, 37 LCDAs

Peter AnayoDecember 30, 2024

by Peter AnayoDecember 30, 202401086

IBRAHIM QUADRI Speculations have finally been put to rest over the forthcoming council polls in Lagos State, the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed that the election will hold across the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The party added......

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2027: Don’t field Northern Presidential Candidate, ex -Atiku Campaigner advises PDP

Peter AnayoDecember 30, 2024

by Peter AnayoDecember 30, 20240957

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and former member, Atiku Abubakar 2023 Presidential Campaign Committee, PCC, Adetokunbo Pearse, has urged the party to ensure that a southerner emerges as its presidential candidate in 2027. Pearse gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN,......

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Lagos 2027: I don’t have any governorship ambition now -Gbajabiamila

Peter AnayoDecember 30, 2024

by Peter AnayoDecember 30, 20240930

The Chief of Staff (CoS), Femi Gbajabiamila to President Bola Tinubu said he did not have time to think of governorship ambition in Lagos State for now. Gbajabiamila said he has no time to think about becoming Lagos State governor because he is currently occupied with his duties as CoS......

Rivers crisis: You’ve reduced yourself to ridiculous level of sycophancy, Wike slams Odili

Peter AnayoDecember 30, 2024

by Peter AnayoDecember 30, 202401135

.’You’re the general overseer of our state’ FAVOUR ISHEMBER, Abuja Barr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has criticized former Governor Peter Odili over his support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, saying that as an elder statesman, he should not be a trader and a sycophant all......

Rivers Crisis: Fubara prevented Wike from turning state into his private estate -Odili

Peter AnayoDecember 28, 2024

by Peter AnayoDecember 28, 202401437

God remains our ultimate Liberator, says – Gov .Advocates collaboration among S/South Govs in regional devt .We’ll resolve dispute over Soku oil wells amicably -Gov Diri EMMANUEL NLEWEDUM, Port Harcourt Former Governor of Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili, over the weekend declared that Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s fortitude and......

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Shari’ah: Makinde needs briefing –MURIC

Bisiriyu OlaoyeDecember 28, 2024

by Bisiriyu OlaoyeDecember 28, 202401018

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, recently spoke against the Shari’ah. However, an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has criticized the Governor for failing to receive proper briefing before opposing Shari’ah....

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2025 ‘ll bring economic stability, says Ganduje

Peter AnayoDecember 27, 2024

by Peter AnayoDecember 27, 20240948

.Asks Nigerians to be patient with Tinubu The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has urged Nigerians to remain patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration despite widespread economic challenges. The former Kano State Governor assured citizens that 2025 would bring economic stability and better living......

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Kano: I’ll reduce APC’s votes to 15,000 in 2027 -Kwankwaso

Peter AnayoDecember 27, 2024

by Peter AnayoDecember 27, 202401020

.You’re a political wanderer, APC chairman fires back Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has pledged to significantly reduce the votes of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State during the 2027 elections. Kwankwaso made the remark while receiving former councillors and senior special advisers who served......

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Commemorating the Legacy of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu: A Year of Reflection and Remembrance

Bisiriyu OlaoyeDecember 25, 2024

by Bisiriyu OlaoyeDecember 25, 202401233

STEVE OTALORO As we mark the first anniversary of the passing of Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, the former Governor of Ondo State who died on 27 December 2023, it is a moment for deep reflection on a life dedicated to public service, justice, and the betterment of society. I stand united......

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PRP inaugurates new exco in Rivers

Peter AnayoDecember 25, 2024

by Peter AnayoDecember 25, 202401197

•Reiterates merger plans with ADC, other parties EMMANUEL NlLEWEDUM , Port Harcourt The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has inaugurated a 5-man Caretaker Committee, CTC, to pilot the affairs of the party in Rivers State for the next eight months. Hon. Nature Dumale Kieghe was inaugurated as the Acting State Chairman......