Category: Politics
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GOVS, MEDIA TITANS SET TO HONOUR LATEEF JAKANDE IN POWERFUL LAGOS LECTURE
GOVS, MEDIA TITANS SET TO HONOUR LATEEF JAKANDE IN POWERFUL LAGOS LECTURE Lagos is gearing up for the 3rd Lateef Jakande Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, presented by the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE). This annual event celebrates the iconic journalist and former Lagos State governor, Lateef Jakande, spotlighting his enduring influence on…
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EDO PDP CHIEFTAIN IDUORIYEKEMWEN RESIGNS AMID PARTY CRISIS
EDO PDP CHIEFTAIN IDUORIYEKEMWEN RESIGNS AMID PARTY CRISIS Matthew Iduoriyekemwen quits PDP, citing ongoing turmoil at both national and state levels as his reason for departure. The Edo political figure, who was campaign DG for the 2024 governorship election, said the party’s founding values have been eroded, making it hard to stay. He thanked PDP…
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FORMER LIBERIAN PRESIDENT WEAH PAYS HEARTFELT TRIBUTE TO LATE NIGERIAN LEADER
Former Liberian President Weah Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Late Nigerian Leader In a somber moment in Abuja, former Liberian President George Weah honours Nigeria’s late President Muhammadu Buhari, reflecting on a shared legacy of leadership and unity in Africa. On Thursday in Abuja, the atmosphere at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was filled with grief…
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KEYAMO SLAMS ATIKU’S RESIGNATION TIMING AMID BUHARI MOURNING
KEYAMO SLAMS ATIKU’S RESIGNATION TIMING AMID BUHARI MOURNING Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo criticises Atiku Abubakar for announcing his PDP resignation too soon after former President Buhari’s death, calling it insensitive and self-serving. Keyamo highlighted that Atiku’s letter was prepared just a day after Buhari’s passing and condemned his use of the Nigerian Coat of Arms…
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MAKINDE SHRUGS OFF ATIKU’S EXIT: PDP IS BIGGER THAN ANYONE
MAKINDE SHRUGS OFF ATIKU’S EXIT: PDP IS BIGGER THAN ANYONE Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde plays down Atiku Abubakar’s resignation, insisting the PDP remains strong and unaffected by any individual’s departure. At a recent event, Makinde said politics is about interests, and the party welcomes freedom of movement. He dismissed fears that rising parties like ADC…
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ATIKU RESIGNS FROM PDP, CITES IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES
ATIKU RESIGNS FROM PDP, CITES IRRECONCILABLE DIFFERENCES Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar officially quits the PDP, expressing heartbreak but citing deep divisions that no longer align with the party’s founding values. In his resignation letter, Atiku thanked the PDP for shaping his political journey but said the party’s current direction forced his departure. He wishes the…
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STAKEHOLDERS URGE INEC TO BOOST DISABILITY INCLUSION IN ELECTIONS
STAKEHOLDERS URGE INEC TO BOOST DISABILITY INCLUSION IN ELECTIONS Election experts and advocates want INEC to update its policies to make voting easier and fairer for Nigerians with disabilities—calling for more tech, better access, and greater representation. At a meeting on the Political Inclusion Index, stakeholders stressed that INEC’s current framework is outdated and needs…
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BAYELSA PRESSURE GROUP URGES GOV DIRI TO DEFECT TO APC
BAYELSA PRESSURE GROUP URGES GOV DIRI TO DEFECT TO APC Concerned Bayelsa Stakeholders Forum (CBSF) calls on Governor Douye Diri to leave PDP and join APC, arguing Bayelsa must align with the ruling party for better development and political relevance. Wisdom Ikuli, CBSF convener and Diri’s adviser, says Bayelsa risks political marginalization if it stays…
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LONG REIGN, LASTING LEGACY: IJEBU MOURNS OBA SIKIRU ADETONA
LONG REIGN, LASTING LEGACY: IJEBU MOURNS OBA SIKIRU ADETONA Nigeria paused as Ijebu-Ode bid farewell to Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the Awujale of Ijebuland, whose 65-year reign ended with his peaceful passing at 91. More than a traditional ruler, he was a visionary whose leadership shaped governance and education in Ogun State and beyond. Governor…
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SHETTIMA LEADS TRIBUTE MISSION TO BUHARI FAMILY IN LONDON
SHETTIMA LEADS TRIBUTE MISSION TO BUHARI FAMILY IN LONDON Vice President Kashim Shettima has touched down in London to pay respects to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari and to accompany Buhari’s remains back to Nigeria for burial. Acting on President Bola Tinubu’s orders, Shettima visited Buhari’s widow, Aisha, and other family…
