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Adegoke Hails Makinde’s All-Inclusive Leadership Style

A stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Olooye Adegboyega Adegoke, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his all-inclusive leadership style, which he said has enabled residents to enjoy the true dividends of democracy. Adegoke made the remark during his goodwill message at the PDP Oyo South Senatorial District meeting held on...
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Ndume Lauds Tinubu’s Appointment Of Northerners

The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Senator Ali Ndume, has joined others to laud President Bola Tinubu for appointing several Northerners to key positions within federal agencies, calling it a step towards inclusive governance. Saturday Telegraph had earlier reported that President Tinubu announced 12 new appointments from the northern region into strategic national positions....
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EFCC Reacts To Pre-Defection Meeting With Olukoyede

Contrary to the news making rounds on some media outlets, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said its Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, did not meet with the former South-South governor and his predecessor 48 hours before they decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The anti-graft agency made this clarification hours after the spokesperson to...
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Compulsory Voting Bill Violates Civil Liberty

A South West stalwart of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Olufemi Ajadi, has condemned a bill introduced in the House of Representatives seeking to make voting compulsory for all eligible Nigerians, describing it as a violation of civil liberties and democratic norms. The proposed legislation, titled: “A Bill for an Act to Amend the...
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Aiyedatiwa, Ajayi, Others To Know Tribunal Verdict June 4

The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Akure has fixed June 4 for judgment on the petitions challenging the outcome of the November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election. The three-member panel, led by Justice Benson Ogbu and comprising Justices Daurabu Sikkam and Imelda Etiape, set the date after parties adopted their final written addresses. The...
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Sen Natasha Prepares Legal Defence Against FG

The suspended Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has directed her legal team to prepare a robust defence against the criminal charges recently filed against her by the Federal Government. Saturday Telegraph had earlier reported that the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN),...
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Zamfara APC Hails Yazid’s Appointment As NAIC MD

The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) — including state executives, party leaders, elders, stakeholders, and supporters — has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing Yazid Shehu Danfulani as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC). In a statement issued by the State Publicity...
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Wike’s Aide Reacts To Atiku-Obi Alleged Opposition Coalition

Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the opposition coalition as a “Confused alliance,” questioning its structure and potential leadership. Taking to his X handle on Saturday, Olayinka ridiculed the prospect of a coalition led by the former...
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Labour Party Is Main Opposition In Nigerian Politics –Ekong

…says LP’ll win Lagos in 2027 Pastor (Dr) Mrs Adedayo Ekong, Chairperson of the Lagos State Chapter of the Labour Party, has urged Nigerians to disregard claims suggesting that the party is factionalised. In an interview with OLADIPUPO AWOJOBI, Ekong clarified that the recent Supreme Court judgement has been widely misunderstood, stressing that Julius Abure...
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