Senate 2023: Ilaje assures 100% support for Iji as ex-envoy justifies why he deserves his party’s ticket

By Banji Ayoola A former envoy and leading Ondo South Senatorial District aspirant, Ambassador Sola Iji, has said that in the spirit of justice, equity and fairness, he should be given the ticket of his party in the forthcoming elections to represent the district in the red chamber of the National Assembly. Speaking at a […]

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Exotic SUVs: Publish donors’ list, HURIWA challenges Malami, asks EFCC to probe AGF

Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, on Tuesday, urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to probe the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over his alleged distribution of exotic sport utility vehicles to politicians in Kebbi State. HURIWA, in a statement by its […]

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Fayemi joins presidential race, unfolds agenda

Ekiti State Governor and Chairman, Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Kayode Fayemi will formally declare his intention to run for the position of President of the country on Wednesday in Abuja. His Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode, made this known in a statement issued to journalists on Tuesday. According to him, Wednesday’s declaration, tagged, ‘Unveiling My Nigeria […]

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Survey rates Osinbajo as preferred presidential candidate

A nationwide survey carried out by the Intellectual Forum on Politics and Governance, has shown that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is the preferred candidate to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari next year. The survey, which was carried out in February, asked Nigerians to choose their favourite from among Osinbajo; national leader of the All Progressives Congress, […]

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Ex-President Jonathan qualified to contest again – Ozekhome

Contrary to the position of human rights activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Femi Falana, and other senior lawyers that former President Goodluck Jonathan is constitutionally barred from re-contesting the office he vacated over seven years ago, another senior lawyer and rights activist, Mr Mike Ozekhome, has said that the ex-President is qualified. Falana […]

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2023: ‘What Buhari should ask Tinubu, Osinbajo, other aspirants’

The Group Managing Director, Sahara Group, Kola Adesina, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to critically examine all presidential aspirants seeking his endorsement for their candidacy ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Aspirants who have informed Buhari of their ambition include the National Leader of All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Cross River […]

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Sokoto deputy governor, 10 commissioners, SSG, chief of staff resign

Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto state has accepted the resignation of his deputy and 12 other key portfolio holders in his administration. At the top of the list is the Deputy Governor, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan Iya, who was also the Overseer of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. The remaining Commissioners […]

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Primary: APC gives Malami, Amaechi, Ngige, others April 30 deadline to resign

As part of its last minute efforts to stave off any possible violation of the Electoral Act, the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has given April 30 as deadline to cabinet ministers and other executive appointees at both the state and federal levels to resign their appointments if they intend to participate in its forthcoming […]

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