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Reworked Electoral Bill: Why PMB Has Not Assented – Wike

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Reworked Electoral Bill: Why PMB Has Not Assented – Wike

The Rivers State Governor, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari is reluctant to assent the reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill because it will negatively affect the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2023 general election. Governor Wike pointed out the compulsory electronic transmission of electoral results in the bill, which had been…

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Anyone can run for president , Zoning Not Constitutional- Atiku Abubakar

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Anyone can run for president , Zoning Not Constitutional- Atiku Abubakar

Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, says there is no provision for zoning political offices in Nigeria’s constitution. The chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spoke at a meeting with a group calling on him to run for president in 2023. Atiku who is yet to officially join the 2023 presidential race, said the country’s challenges…

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Replace Party Board Of Trustee – APC CECPC

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Replace Party Board Of Trustee – APC CECPC

The Governor Mai Mala Buni led Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has proposed some amendments to the party’s constitution. Senator John Akpanudodehe, the spokesman for the committee, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. “In accordance with Article 30 (iii) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Constitution, the Governor…

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Special Adviser, Two Others Resign As Gombe APC Sinks In Crisis

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Special Adviser, Two Others Resign As Gombe APC Sinks In Crisis

The crises rocking the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Gombe State took a new dimension on Wednesday night with the resignation of a former Commissioner for health, Dr. Ahmed Gana; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Social Investment, Mrs. Dijjatu Bappa and a party stalwart, Dr. Jamil Isyaka Gwamna. The resignation of Bappa…

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98 Political thugs arraigned for unlawful arms possession

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98 Political thugs arraigned for unlawful arms possession

An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrate’s Court yesterday arraigned 98 men suspected to be political thugs for alleged threats to violence and unlawful possession of firearms. The defendants were brought before Chief Magistrate, Mrs Titilayo Ola-Olorun on charges of threatening violence, and unlawful possession of firearms, among others. The police prosecutor, Samson Osubu said the defendants committed…

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KWHA: My Suspension Is House Rules Misapplied – Hon. Raheem Agboola

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KWHA: My Suspension Is House Rules Misapplied – Hon. Raheem Agboola

The Member representing Ilorin South Constituency in the Kwara State House of Assembly, Hon. Jimoh Raheem Agboola has said inspite of being of an opposition party, he was not in the House to oppose it’s progress but to contribute his quota to the development of legislative processes and the state generally. Speaking at the monthly…

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OSUN: Ride It To Power, Akande Tells Oyetola As He Gifts Him A Horse

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OSUN: Ride It To Power, Akande Tells Oyetola As He Gifts Him A Horse

The former governor of Osun and first interim National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, has gifted Governor Adegboyega Oyetola with a horse which he said, he should ride to power. Oyetola had after his strategic engagement tour of Ila Federal Constituency, visited Baba Akande at his residence in Ila. The…

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BREAKING: Seven Guber Aspirants Pull Out Of APC Primary Poll In Ekiti

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BREAKING: Seven Guber Aspirants Pull Out Of APC Primary Poll In Ekiti

Seven governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress have withdrawn from the party’s primary election in Ekiti State as they alleged perceived misconduct. According to the aspirants — Kayode Mojo, Demola Popoola, Femi Bamisile, Bamidele Faparusi, Dayo Adeyeye, Opeyemi Bamidele and Afolabi Oluwasola — the primary election committee is made up of loyalists of Governor…

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Ekiti: Protests And Chaos At APC Secretariat

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Ekiti: Protests And Chaos At APC Secretariat

Some members of the All Progressives Congress Members have demonstrated at the Ekiti State Secretariat of the party in Ado-Ekiti, accusing Governor Kayode Fayemi of bribing Abdullahi Sule-led Primary Elections andCommittee to ensure that his “anointed” candidate, Biodun Oyebanji, a former Secretary to Ekiti State Government, emerged flagbearer of the party ahead of the June…

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For Refusing To Decamp To APC, I Was Suspended – Hon. Raheem Agboola

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For Refusing To Decamp To APC, I Was Suspended – Hon. Raheem Agboola

The Kwara State House of Assembly member representing Ilorin South constituency, Hon Jimoh Raheem Agoola on Sunday said he was suspended from legislative house because he refused to join the ruling party, All Progressive Congress APC. Agboola the only opposition, PDP lawmaker in the Assembly made this known during a courtesy visit to the Balogun…

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