Category: Politics
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LEGISLATORS & THINK TANK TEAM UP TO RATE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY’S PULSE — WITH A PDP TWIST ON OSUN ELECTIONS
Abuja was buzzing as lawmakers and policy wonks rolled out the inaugural 10th Assembly scorecard—and the PDP caucus chimed in with a courtroom scoop on Osun’s local government polls. Transparency, accountability, and a dash of political drama? We’ve got it all.At Abuja’s public session, ERGAF-Africa’s Legislative Governance Innovation Hub unveiled its much-anticipated First Session Deliberative…
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NUJ’S NAN CHAPTER VOTES IN FRESH EXECS — DEMOCRACY AT WORK IN ABUJA!
Journalists turned voters, ballots in hand, and oaths sworn — the News Agency of Nigeria’s chapel just showed how to do elections the right way! On Wednesday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) headquarters in Abuja buzzed with election fever as members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) NAN-Chapel cast their votes for the…
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SOUTH-EAST TO DELIVER UNIFIED VOTES FOR TINUBU IN 2027, SAYS MINISTER ONYEJEOCHA
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, confidently predicts that all five South-East states will vote en bloc for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking during her ongoing free medical outreach in Abia, she attributed the expected support to Tinubu’s sweeping reforms, stressing the need for continuity beyond four years. Onyejeocha emphasized that…
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TINUBU PROMISES PROSPERITY, SOUTHEAST VOWS LOYALTY: 2027 ELECTIONS IN SIGHT
Silver jubilee bash for a revered Imo king turns into a big political pep talk!At the silver jubilee celebration of Eze Dr. E.C. Okeke—Amaifeke’s revered monarch and South East’s traditional heavyweight—President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive economic growth took center stage. Represented by Works Minister Sen. Engr. Nweze David Umahi, the President’s pledge to uplift every region…
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TINUBU PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE ELDER STATESMAN ISYAKU IBRAHIM
President Bola Tinubu mourns the passing of Alhaji Isyaku Ibrahim, 88, a distinguished elder statesman, businessman, and founding member of Nigeria’s PDP. Ibrahim’s lifelong dedication to politics, commerce, and sports left an indelible mark on the nation. Tinubu highlighted Ibrahim’s pioneering role in Nigerian football, founding the Mighty Jets Football Club, and praised his courageous…
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TINUBU COMMENDS BABANGIDA AT 84 FOR HIS IMPACT ON NIGERIA’S PROGRESS
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Military President General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd) on his 84th birthday, lauding his lasting contributions to Nigeria’s political and economic growth. Tinubu praised Babangida’s landmark projects like the Third Mainland Bridge and crucial economic reforms that opened up the country. He also recognized Babangida’s role in founding key national institutions—including…
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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,…
