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LP Apologises To Candidates Over Exclusion From By-Election

The Labour Party (LP) has apologised to its candidates for their exclusion by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from last Saturday’s parliamentary by-elections. In a statement issued by its interim National Publicity Secretary, Tony Akeni, the party accused INEC of a flagrant violation of the Nigerian Constitution and disobedience to the judgment of the...
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Why Jonathan Should Support Obi In 2027, By Tanko

Dr Yunusa Tanko is the National Coordinator of Obidient Movement. In this interview, he speaks on Peter Obi’s 2027 game plan, his talks with the opposition coalition and possible next move ahead of the general election, among other issues, ANAYO EZUGWU writes There appears to be trouble in the coalition camp given the leaked memo...
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Tinubu Must Shield NNPCL From Oil Sector Saboteurs –Aduwo

Permanent Representative of the Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI) to ECOSOC/United Nations, Olufemi Aduwo, in this interview, speaks on the Senate probe of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL) and the Petroleum Industry Act, among other issues Given that all Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) member states maintain national oil companies...
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Edo PDP Loses Pioneer Chairman, Solomon Aguele

The Edo State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has lost its pioneer State Chairman, Chief Solomon Aguele. Chief Aguele was said to have passed away recently. In a statement issued by Dr Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the State PDP Caretaker Committee, the party described Chief Aguele’s passing as a profound loss, not only...
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Yiagra Africa Critiques Bye-Elections, Advocates All-Round Peace

Yiaga Africa, an Election Observer Group, has advocated for peaceful elections as opposed to “Relatively peaceful” elections. The Programme Director, Cynthia Mbamalu, who spoke on Channels Television, lamented the insecurity prevalent in some constituencies, which can disrupt the voting exercise. According to her, the main problem confronting the polls was the management of results, noting...
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Ex-PDP Chairman, Ward Excos, LP Leaders Join APC In Ondo

A former Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Akoko Northwest Local Government Area of Ondo State, Hon Alaba Arogunmolase, and leaders of Labour Party (LP) have dumped their respective parties for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Apart from Arohunmolase, others included Chiefs Odeja, Giwa, Bolaji, and Ojo Akinniyi. Similarly, Prince Adeniyi Olanipekun...
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Ex-Osun Deputy Gov Urges Residents To Partake In CVR Exercise

Former Deputy Governor of Osun State, Otunba Titi Tomori-Ponnle, has called on all eligible residents, especially members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and Nigerians at large, to take part in the ongoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). New Telegraph had earlier reported that the electoral umpire fixed Monday, 18 August...
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