Category: Politics
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PDP WINS IBADAN NORTH REPS BY-ELECTION WITH LANDSLIDE VICTORY
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clinched a decisive win in the Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election on August 16, 2025. PDP’s Folajinmi Oyekunle secured 18,404 votes, more than double the 8,312 votes of his closest rival from APC. Other parties trailed far behind. The election, held after the passing of APC’s Rep. Olaide Akinremi, strengthens…
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EDO MINORITY LEADER WORRIED BY LOW VOTER TURNOUT IN OVIA BY-ELECTION
Minority Leader Charity Aiguobarueghian of the Edo House of Assembly expressed concern over the low voter turnout in the Ovia Federal Constituency by-election despite a peaceful voting process. Speaking after voting, he cited voter apathy fueled by limited publicity, short notice, and disillusionment following recent elections. Aiguobarueghian confirmed smooth BVAS operations and full election materials…
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KANO POLICE DETAIN 288 SUSPECTED THUGS AMID BY-ELECTION VIOLENCE
Kano State Police have arrested 288 suspected thugs disrupting the by-elections in Bagwai/Shanono and Ghari/Tsanyawa constituencies, which are held to replace the late Assembly member Halilu Kundila. Police Commissioner Alhaji Ibrahim Bakori revealed that the violent tactics, including voter intimidation with weapons, scared many eligible voters from participating. Despite the unrest, security agencies are working…
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INEC ASSURES FREE, FAIR BY-ELECTION IN ZAMFARA’S KAURA NAMODA-SOUTH
INEC Zamfara guarantees a transparent and smooth bye-election on August 16 for the Kaura Namoda-South State Constituency, following the seat’s vacancy after the late Aminu Kasuwar-Daji’s death. Electoral materials have been distributed to all 109 polling units covering 59,488 registered voters, ensuring readiness across six registration areas. Eight political parties, including APC, PDP, and NNPP,…
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NSCDC DEPLOYS OVER 20,000 PERSONNEL TO SECURE SATURDAY BY-ELECTIONS
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 20,850 officers to protect lives, election materials, and critical infrastructure during Saturday’s by-elections across 16 constituencies in 12 states. NSCDC Commandant-General Ahmed Audi emphasized a peaceful, professional operation in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, the lead agency for election security. Audi urged all voters…
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EKITI GOVERNOR DISSOLVES STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, EXCLUDES KEY OFFICIALS
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has dissolved the Ekiti State Executive Council effective immediately, asking affected Commissioners and Special Advisers to hand over duties to senior civil servants. However, key officials including the Attorney-General, Commissioners for Health, Agriculture, Education, Works, Trade, and some Special Advisers remain in office. Directors General in key state agencies also keep their…
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ADC’S JOHN NWOSU PROMISES TO END INSECURITY, CUT TAXES FOR ARTISANS IN ANAMBRA
John Nwosu, ADC’s governorship candidate, vows to tackle insecurity head-on and overhaul oppressive taxes on artisans and small businesses if elected in Anambra. Speaking at the ADC Coalition campaign launch in Onitsha, Nwosu criticised incumbent Soludo’s failure on security and governance, pledging instead a “seamless, transformative” administration backed by high-tech security and e-Government reforms. His…
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MODI AND PUTIN PLEDGE TO STRENGTHEN INDIA-RUSSIA TIES AMID GLOBAL TENSIONS
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to deepen their “special and privileged” strategic partnership during a recent phone call. Modi invited Putin to the upcoming Russia-India summit, reinforcing cooperation despite global tensions, including the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Modi emphasized India’s call for a peaceful resolution while navigating a delicate balance…
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PETER OBI ADVOCATES FOR 5-YEAR SINGLE PRESIDENTIAL TERM IN NIGERIA
vvPeter Obi, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, called for a five-year single term for Nigeria’s president during a visit to Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed. Obi argued that eliminating second terms would let presidents focus fully on governance without distractions from re-election campaigns, citing South Korea’s system as a model. He pledged to serve only one…
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BENUE ASSEMBLY HOLDS BACK COMMISSIONER SCREENING, DEMANDS EXECUTIVE COMPLIANCE FIRST
The Benue State House of Assembly has refused to screen Governor Hyacinth Alia’s commissioner nominees until the executive addresses unresolved issues, including unfulfilled resolutions and lawmaker welfare. Speaker Hyacinth Dajoh emphasised that without meeting the Assembly’s demands—such as suspending certain officials and providing official cars for seven members—no further executive correspondence will be entertained. Lawmakers…
