Category: Politics
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SENATE UNANIMOUSLY CONFIRMS AYO OMIDIRAN AS FCC CHAIR, CLEARS 37 COMMISSIONERS
The Nigerian Senate swiftly confirmed Mrs Ayo Omidiran, a former Osun lawmaker succeeding Dr Muheeba Dankaka’s controversial tenure, as Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission alongside 37 commissioners for all 36 states and FCT—ensuring equitable federal appointments. Senate Committee Chair Sen Allwell Onyesoh reported clean screenings on Nov 13: all submitted CCB clearances, police…
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NAMIBIAN POLITICIAN DUMPS “HITLER” FROM NAME AHEAD OF RE-ELECTION WIN
Adolf Hitler Uunona, the Oshana Region councillor whose infamous name went viral years ago, has officially changed it to Adolf Uunona to escape constant Nazi comparisons he never asked for. The SWAPO party stalwart, serving since 2004 with landslide victories like 85% in 2020, told The Namibian his father picked the name unaware of its…
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AFRICAN UNION, ECOWAS CONDEMN GUINEA-BISSAU COUP AFTER PEACEFUL ELECTIONS
Election observers from the African Union, ECOWAS, and West African Elders Forum led by former Presidents Filipe Nyusi, Issifu Kamara, and Goodluck Jonathan blasted Guinea-Bissau’s military for announcing a coup d’état on November 26, just as results from the November 23 presidential and legislative polls were pending. They praised voters’ strong turnout and professional conduct…
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TINUBU SENDS THREE NON-CAREER AMBASSADOR NOMINEES TO SENATE FOR CONFIRMATION
President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of three non-career ambassadorial nominees to the Nigerian Senate for screening and approval. The nominees are Kayode Aare from Osun State, Aminu Dalhatu from Jigawa State, and Ayodele Oke from Oyo State. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read the president’s letter during Wednesday’s plenary session. He immediately directed the…
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PLATEAU WOMEN URGED TO FOCUS ON MEANINGFUL POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND PEACEBUILDING
Political analyst and UJAA Global President Gad Peter has called on Plateau women to channel their efforts into meaningful political engagement that benefits the wider society. Speaking in Jos, Peter responded to protests by some APC women groups rejecting Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s alleged move to defect to APC. Peter emphasized that regardless of protests, political…
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PDP STATE CHAIRMEN FORUM CELEBRATES TANIMU TURAKI’S ELECTION AS NATIONAL CHAIRMAN
The Forum of State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warmly congratulated Alhaji Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, on his recent election as the party’s National Chairman. This announcement came through a statement signed by the forum’s Chairman, Tony Aziegbemin of Edo, along with 25 other chairmen and made public in Abuja. Turaki’s election…
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SENATOR NATASHA AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S CYBERCRIME TRIAL ADJOURNED TO FEBRUARY 4, 2026, DUE TO JUDGE’S ABSENCE
The Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned the trial of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on alleged cybercrime charges until February 4, 2026, as presiding Justice Mohammed Umar was absent. The trial, originally scheduled to begin today, was postponed following a previous adjournment linked to protests demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu. Akpoti-Uduaghan faces a six-count charge…
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PDP BOARD OF TRUSTEES BACKS TURAKI-LED NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE AFTER IBADAN CONVENTION
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), headed by Senator Adolphus Wabara, has reaffirmed its support for the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) elected at the party’s National Convention in Ibadan. Wabara declared the convention compliant with the party’s constitution, guidelines, the Electoral Act, and all relevant laws, reflecting…
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PDP SHOWDOWN: TURAKI’S TEAM CLASHES WITH WIKE-BACKED FACTION AT SECRETARIAT
Tensions exploded at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national secretariat on Tuesday as the Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) and the faction led by acting National Chairman Abdulrahman Mohammed, backed by Minister of FCT Nyesom Wike, squared off fiercely. The drama unfolded when Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, chairing the PDP Governors Forum, and…
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APC EXPANDS COALITION, SHETTIMA HAILS TINUBU’S UNITY VISION
President Kashim Shettima has praised the All Progressives Congress (APC) for broadening its coalition, reflecting President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to inclusivity, competence, and national unity. Speaking in Lokoja as former Kogi governor Alhaji Idris Wada and other key politicians officially joined the APC, Shettima said the move was driven by national, not personal, interests. “This…
