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Anambra Youths Warn Politicians Against Anti-Obi Talks

Youths in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, have expressed concern over what they described as unfounded attacks on former governor,  Peter Obi, by politicians seeking votes. The group, in a statement jointly signed by their Chairman, Maduagwu Eric-Kenny, and Secretary, Chamberlain Egoh, in Awka on Wednesday, noted that some politicians who previously...
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Kebbi 2027: Opposition Resorts To Politics Of Deceit

Barely two years to the 2027 General Election, political storms have gained momentum with the formation of coalition forces under the African Development Congress (ADC). The coalition involved mostly ambitious politicians who are convinced of the impossibility of achieving their political ambitions in their states under their respective political parties. The uncomfortable situation resulted from...
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Ex-Plateau Gov’ship Aspirant Resigns From PDP

A former People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Plateau State, Brig. Gen. John Sura (Rtd) has announced his resignation from the party. New Telegraph recalls that Gen. Sura was one of the aspirants for the governorship position in the 2023 primary election that produced incumbent Governor Caleb Mutfwang as flag bearer. Announcing his resignation...
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ADC Senatorial Candidate Rejects Results

Donald Amamgbo, candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the Anambra South Senatorial by-election held on Saturday, has decried the conduct of the exercise. Amamgbo, who spoke on Tuesday, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a thorough review, insisting that it would expose what he described as sabotage during the election....
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Ogun APC Suspends Former Gov Over Anti-Party Activities

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former governor and senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, alongside one of his allies, Kunle Folarin, over alleged anti-party activities. The suspension was announced on Tuesday, August 19, in a statement issued by the party’s Director of Publicity, Nuberu Olufemi. According to the...
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Tambuwal’s EFCC Probe Not Political

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cautioned Nigerians against quickly branding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigation of former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, as politically motivated. Speaking during an interview with Channels Television, Wike stressed that EFCC investigations are routine and not every case should be linked to...
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Oyebanji Recalls Ex-Information Commissioner To Cabinet

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reinstated Taiwo Olatunbosun, a former Commissioner for Information, to the State Executive Council barely a week after its dissolution. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Olayinka Oyebode, confirmed the development in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday. According to the statement, the recall letter was issued...
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Babachir Lawal’s Attack On Tinubu, Revenge For Losing VP Slot

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday took a swipe at former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, over his recent verbal attack on President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Wike said Lawal’s comments were uncourteous and laced with unprintable words, insisting they stemmed from his...
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