Tag: #Politics
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2027 Elections: Shettima submits Tinubu’s nomination forms
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday May 7 submitted President Bola Tinubu’s nomination and expression of interest forms to the national officers of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shettima, who submitted the forms at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, urged APC governors, members of the National Assembly to support the President’s candidature.…
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EDO GOVT DISOWNS AIDE OVER THREATS TO OPPOSITION
The Edo Government has distanced itself from a viral video where an aide to Gov. Monday Okpebholo, Emmanuel Eghogho, allegedly threatened opposition figures, including Peter Obi. Commissioner for Information, Kassim Afegbua, said the comments are personal and do not reflect government policy, stressing that the administration rejects political intimidation. He added that Edo remains focused…
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CRHA SLAMS 90-DAY SUSPENSION ON FOUR COUNCILLORS OVER ALLEGED MISCONDUCT
Drama in Cross River politics as lawmakers crack down on alleged intimidation, cult links and violence. The Cross River House of Assembly has suspended four councillors of Akpabuyo Legislative Council for 90 days over alleged gross misconduct. Those suspended are Innocent Mbukpa, Patrick Etim, Bassey Edet and Tete Ubene. The decision followed a petition by…
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2027 KWARA RACE HEATS UP: SENATOR SADIQ UMAR GAINS EARLY BACKING
With 2027 still ahead, political momentum is already building—and one name is steadily gaining attention across Kwara. As discussions around the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State gather pace, Sadiq Suleiman Umar is emerging as a strong contender, drawing growing support from stakeholders, youth groups, and community leaders. Observers say the senator’s legislative experience and…
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TINUBU DEFAMATION CASE: COURT THROWS OUT SOWORE’S DOCUMENTS
Judge says evidence can’t come through a witness who knows nothing about it, as DSS trial takes a dramatic turn. The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected documents tendered by Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, in his ongoing trial over alleged defamatory remarks against President Bola Tinubu. Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that the…
