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Group Alleges Plot To Hijack ADC In Kogi

…says move poses threat to peace and security A group under the aegis of Concerned Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised alarm over an alleged plot to forcefully hijack the leadership of the party in Kogi State. Speaking at a press conference in Kabba, the group’s spokesperson, Usman Lukman, described the move...
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Why We Can’t Sanction Early Campaign Offenders – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said it cannot sanction politicians and their supporters who breach Section 94(1) of the Electoral Act 2022, which prohibits the commencement of campaign earlier than 150 days, because there is no sanction for such an offence in the Electoral Act. The INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, at a...
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Tinubu Media Force Slams Melaye Over FG Debt Claims

Following Dino Melaye’s allegation that Nigeria’s borrowing under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has skyrocketed, the Tinubu Media Force has described his claims as unserious, laughable, and devoid of credible economic reasoning. In a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Abiola Oluwagbenga, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday, the group stated that Melaye’s statement offers...
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Natasha Should Be Allowed To Resume

A former Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General (AG) of Kaduna State, Mark Jacobs, has said that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, should be allowed to resume at the Senate following the conclusion of her six-month suspension. New Telegraph had earlier reported that the Senate, on Tuesday, acknowledged the lawmaker’s notice, informing the upper...
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Kwankwaso Meets NNPP stakeholders in C’River

As the battle for the 2027 general election heats up, the National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, met with party stakeholders in Cross River State to map out strategies. Speaking on Tuesday in Calabar, the state capital, Kwankwaso urged party members to prioritise unity and...
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2027: More Govs, Lawmakers Will Defect To APC

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, on Tuesday declared that more state governors and lawmakers will defect to the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general election. Yilwatda, represented by the party Deputy National Chairman (South), Chief Emma Eneukwu, gave this assurance during the 12th Expanded Stakeholders’ Meeting of...
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Bayelsa APC Endorses President TInubu

The Bayelsa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed President Bola TInubu as its Presidential candidate for 2027. Rising from an elaborate stakeholders meeting in Yenagoa on Tuesday, Dr. Dennis Otiotio, the State Chairman, disclosed that the unanimous decision came because it was all agreed that President Bola TInubu has done a...
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