Fayemi disowns presidential campaign posters

Nigeria Governors Forum chairman and Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has dissociated himself from campaign posters for his election as a presidential candidate on the platform of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in 2023. His campaign posters, sponsored by the Chairman of Ikere Local Government Area of the state, Mr Femi Ayodele, had flooded the […]

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Oshiomhole denies alleged plan to return as APC chairman

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has denied plotting to return to the position. He spoke on Monday while addressing State House Correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. The former Edo State Governor was reacting to a recent allegation by the Director-General […]

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Obasanjo urges youths to be active in politics

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has asked African youths to dislodge older generation from leadership positions. He enjoined them to participate actively in the  activities of political parties with a view to taking over the structure from them. He said this on Wednesday while delivering a keynote address at an interactive session held virtually to mark […]

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Jegede assures Ondo youths massive employment

By Banji Ayoola Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the October 10 election in Ondo State, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, has assured that if elected as governor, massive youth employment will be one of his top priorities. A statement by the Head, Media Research, Eyitayo Jegede Campaign Organisation, EJCO, Mr Kayode Fasua, […]

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APC says Buhari deepens democracy, asks PDP to emulate

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the principle of free and fair electoral process, insisting that under the watch of President Muhammadu Buhari, the party has continued to deepen Nigeria’s democracy and improve the electioneering system. The party was referring to Buhari’s declaration during a meeting with the state governors […]

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Overtures to Atiku, Saraki, others expose APC’s existential dilemma

Whether it was made in jest or earnest, the call by governing All Progressives Congress (APC) on some of its former leaders to return to the party comes as part of the immediate challenges the party is confronting. Although the party’s roll was increased by the re-entry of former Speaker of the House of Representatives, […]

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Presidency blasts PDP over attacks on Buhari, Ize-Iyamu

The Presidency has said the main opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), lacks the moral right to query President Muhmmadu Buhari’s endorsement of the All Progressives Congress’ (APC) candidate in the Edo State governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu. It’s reaction trailed the PDP’s comments on and condemnation of President Buhari’s endorsement of Ize-Iyamu on […]

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Edo: Malami directs IGP to provide security for 17 lawmakers

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, is seeking police protection for the 17 All Progressives Congress (APC) members of the Edo State House of Assembly. He has directed the police authorities to provide the lawmakers with security, following a petition from their counsel as the political situation in the […]

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AGF directive to Police IG on Edo assembly crisis illegal -PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said the directive by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, to provide security for certain individuals “parading” as members-elect of the Edo State House of Assembly is unconstitutional. Malami had, in a letter dated August 5, 2020, […]

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