Tag: #NigeriaPolitics
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PETER MBAH’S DEPARTURE SIGNALS PDP’S COLLAPSE IN SOUTH-EAST
Peter Mbah’s move from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) marks more than just a political shift, it’s a moment that many in the South-East have been waiting for. According to Osita Okechukwu, former Voice of Nigeria Director-General, this defection symbolizes the end of the PDP’s decades-long hold on the…
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PDP AFFIRMS NOVEMBER 15 NATIONAL CONVENTION ON TRACK, DISMISSES RUMORS OF INTERNAL CRISIS
Unity and readiness define PDP’s run-up to a pivotal convention in Ibadan. The Peoples Democratic Party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, assured the public that plans for the Nov. 15 national convention remain seamless and intact, with all party chapters and leaders united. He emphasized that disagreements within the National Working Committee reflect healthy democracy,…
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JONATHAN’S 2027 BID FACES STRONG PRESIDENCY PUSHBACK
Presidency calls Jonathan’s past “disastrous,” warns Nigerians won’t forget as 2027 race heats up. The Presidency, through Spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, has slammed former President Goodluck Jonathan’s prospective 2027 presidential run, calling his tenure “disastrous” and a huge hurdle for a comeback. Reacting to Jerry Gana’s claim that Jonathan would run under PDP, Onanuga dismissed this…
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BAUCHI GOV SACKS WOMEN AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER IN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL SHAKE-UP
Governor Bala Mohammed makes a swift change, reshaping his cabinet with immediate effect. Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has relieved Hajiya Zainab Baban-Takko, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, of her duties due to a minor reshuffle in the State Executive Council. The governor thanked her for her service and wished her well in…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ENDS RIVERS STATE EMERGENCY, ORDERS GOVERNMENT TO RESUME
Peace has returned in Rivers, and the President is calling for a swift return to normalcy. President Bola Tinubu announced the end of the State of Emergency in Rivers State, praising the restoration of peace and order. He directed Governor Fubara, his deputy, and the State Assembly to resume duties from Thursday, marking a move…
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FORMER RIVERS GOV OMEHIA OPPOSES STATE POLICE, CALLS FOR ELECTORAL REFORMS
Warns state police could be abused by governors, proposes elected INEC leadership and fiscal federalism. Sir Celestine Omehia argues against state police in Nigeria, citing governors’ incompetence and risk of political misuse during elections. In his new book, he advocates for retaining INEC but making its leadership elected and constitutionally funded for true independence. Omehia…
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SENATOR AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN BARRED FROM RESUMING DUTIES PENDING COURT APPEAL
National Assembly cites pending legal case, refuses to allow suspended senator back despite end of six-month ban. The Acting Clerk of the National Assembly, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, informed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that no administrative action will be taken on her September 4 resumption notification due to an ongoing Court of Appeal case. Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended…
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APC BLASTS OSUN NULGE OVER LOCAL GOVT FUND STANDOFF, CALLS IT PDP TOOL
Osun APC accuses NULGE of political sabotage, demands release of withheld local government funds. The Osun APC condemned the state NULGE leadership, led by Dr. Nathaniel Ogungbangbe, accusing the union of collaborating with Governor Ademola Adeleke’s PDP to stall local government funding for seven months. APC insists NULGE lacks authority over fund release and urged…
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LABOUR PARTY RULES OUT PETER OBI FOR 2027 PRESIDENTIAL TICKET
LP insists it will move forward without Obi, accusing him of divided loyalties and political extremism. Labour Party’s National Publicity Secretary Abayomi Arabambi announced Peter Obi won’t be their 2027 presidential candidate, calling for a break from political extremism. He challenged Obi to officially leave if confident of his independent support, dismissing his 2023 momentum…
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TINUBU AND NORTH-EAST GOVERNORS SYNC UP AT PRESIDENTIAL VILLA
When the North-East’s big shots gather with President Tinubu, expect big plans and bigger conversations. Abuja saw a power-packed Wednesday as President Bola Tinubu met with the North-East Governors Forum at the Presidential Villa. Governors Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Babagana Zulum (Borno), Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), and Agbu Kefas (Taraba)…
