Govt restricts vehicular movement A total of 365,088 eligible voters are expected to troop out to vote in today’s by-election in Akure North/Akure South Federal constituency seat. The ruling All Progressives’ Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) are major contenders for the seat even though seven political parties fielded candidates for the election. […]
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Nigerians, particularly Civil Society Organisations, on President Muhammadu Buhari’s assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The party in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba, also saluted the courage of the PDP and other opposition members in the National Assembly for standing their […]
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•We’ll consider review when formal communication is received –Lawan After heightened anxieties over the fate of the reworked Electoral Act Amendment Bill as the 2023 elections approach, President Muhammadu Buhari eventually signed the bill into law on Friday. The President’s assent came 25 days after receiving the reworked bill from the National Assembly. The Vice-President, […]
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Ex-Lagos State governor, Senator Bola Tinubu, on Friday said his ambition to succeed the incumbent President Mohammadu Buhari in 2023, was seeking a job that requires brain and focus and not one that requires strength. He spoke at the palace of Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji, when he visited the monarch, as he continues […]
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Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Thursday in Abuja said he was not nursing any ambition in 2023 but would support any candidate who emerged from the zoning arrangement, be it from the South. El-Rufai said this during the weekly ministerial press briefing organised by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The […]
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A coalition of 25 civil rights organisations on Friday congratulated Nigerians on the signing of the Electoral Amendment Bill by President Muhammadu Buhari describing it as “the will of Nigerian people.” According to them, the signing has marked a huge milestone in the nation’s quest to consolidate democracy. The members of the coalition which pushed […]
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President Muhammadu Buhari has signed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2022 into law. He signed the Bill at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, on Friday. The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, were present to witness the […]
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Massive crowd trooped out in Osogbo capital of Osun State on Friday to welcome stalwart of All Progressive Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu who is on a visit to Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun. He was joined by Osun Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola and other supporters. Commissioner for Regional Integration and Special Duties, Olalekan Badmus, […]
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[Files] Buhari hosted the national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, at his official residence, State House, Abuja. Photo/ facebook/MuhammaduBuhari The National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has not put anybody in doubt that he is ready to give his all to win his […]
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• Direct members to disregard ‘undemocratic’ move • CECPC appoints zonal congress committees Some stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have expressed disappointment over the reported endorsement of Senator Abdullahi Adamu by the Presidency. Members of the Governor Atiku Bagudu-led Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) have also endorsed Adamu. A source privy to the decision […]
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