Category: Politics
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GBENGA OLAWEPO-HASHIM VOWS TO DEFEND MULTIPARTY DEMOCRACY, ACCUSES APC OF PLOTTING ONE-PARTY STATE
Former presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has sounded the alarm over what he describes as a grave threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Speaking from Doha, Qatar, where he attended a worship convention, Hashim accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating a coordinated effort to undermine opposition politics and install a one-party civilian dictatorship. Hashim strongly…
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PDP CRISIS DEEPENS AS RIVAL FACTIONS SUSPEND EACH OTHER IN LEADERSHIP BATTLE
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) plunged further into chaos on Saturday as rival factions within its National Working Committee (NWC) took turns suspending each other, escalating the bitter leadership crisis. Led by National Secretary Sen. Samuel Anyanwu and backed by Minister Nyesom Wike, one faction suspended the party’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum, along with five…
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CUPP PRAISES PRESIDENT TINUBU’S ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE GAINS, CALLS FOR CONTINUED FOCUS ON CONNECTIVITY
The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has officially commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for the impressive progress made in road infrastructure nationwide. Mark Adebayo, CUPP National Spokesperson, shared this in Abuja after an independent inspection tour that included the Abuja-Lokoja-Benin Road and other key projects. The CUPP steering committee, which traveled across major zones…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT HALTS PDP NATIONAL CONVENTION, RESTRAINS INEC FROM RECOGNITION
The Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from monitoring or recognizing the upcoming Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention scheduled for November 15-16 in Ibadan. Justice James Omotosho’s judgment held that the PDP did not comply with essential legal requirements for conducting the convention. The suit that led…
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ECOWAS PRESIDENT WARNS OF SECURITY AND DEMOCRACY CRISIS THREATENING WEST AFRICA’S UNITY
Dr. Omar Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, has highlighted serious security and democracy crises facing West Africa, warning they risk derailing the sub-region’s integration efforts. Speaking at the African Public Square conference in Abuja, he stressed the urgent need for citizen-led reforms to redefine ECOWAS’s future for the next 15 years. He pointed to…
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FORMER PDP DEPUTY CHAIRMEN SLAMS COURT RULING STOPPING NATIONAL CONVENTION
Chief Olabode George, ex-Deputy National Chairman (South) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has strongly condemned the Federal High Court’s decision to halt the party’s national convention slated for November 15-16 in Ibadan. The judgment by Justice James Omotosho stopped the event due to the PDP’s failure to meet legal requirements, including issues with state…
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FEDERAL HIGH COURT STOPS PDP NATIONAL CONVENTION, BARS INEC FROM RECOGNIZING RESULTS
The Federal High Court in Abuja has put the brakes on the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) upcoming national convention, scheduled for November 15-16 in Ibadan, citing legal breaches. Justice James Omotosho ruled that the PDP did not follow proper protocols, including failing to hold congresses in some states and not issuing the required 21-day notices…
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REP ABUBAKAR GUMMI SACKED FOR DEFECTING TO APC
In a major court ruling, the Federal High Court in Abuja has sacked Rep Abubakar Gummi, who represents Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency in Zamfara, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Obiora Egwuatu stopped the Speaker of the House from recognizing Gummi as the representative and ordered a…
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INEC HITS IBADAN STREETS TO BOOST VOTER REGISTRATION IN OYO STATE
INEC in Oyo State took its voter registration campaign on the road in Ibadan, visiting busy spots like Bodija Market, Sango Market, University of Ibadan gate, and Mokola roundabout. The aim? To raise awareness about the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise happening across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas since August 18. Mr. Taliatu Adeagbo,…
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INEC ACCREDITS 76 MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS FOR ANAMBRA GOVERNORSHIP ELECTION COVERAGE
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially accredited 76 media organizations and 508 journalists to cover the upcoming Anambra Governorship Election set for November 8. The commission confirmed this in a statement from Abuja on Thursday. Accredited media personnel can pick up their ID tags between November 3 and November 6, from 9 a.m.…
