44 h. ago Edo poll: Again, APC, PDP trade words over tribunal judgment

The Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress on Thursday, again, reignited a war of words over the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal delivered on Wednesday, affirming the victory of APC’s Governor Monday Okpebholo. While the PDP rejected the judgment as a violation of judicial impartiality, the APC hailed it Read More

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53 h. ago Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports

Tribune Online Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports Russia was notably absent from US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff list. White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt explained that the existing sanctions on Russia “preclude any meaningful trade.” She also pointed out that other countries facing similar sanctions, like Cuba, Belarus, and North Korea, were not included in the tariffs either. This exclusion is […] Trade war: Why Russia was excluded from Trump’s tariffs list — Reports Tribune Online

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54 h. ago Trade war: What to know about UK’s retaliatory plans against Trump’s tariffs

Tribune Online Trade war: What to know about UK’s retaliatory plans against Trump’s tariffs The UK is taking a firmer stance against the new US tariffs, signaling a shift in its approach to trade tensions.  The government has announced a consultation with businesses to assess the impact of potential retaliatory measures, keeping all options open while negotiations with the US continue. UK’s Response to the Tariffs The US has […] Trade war: What to know about UK’s retaliatory plans against Trump’s tariffs Tribune Online

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68 h. ago Edo poll: Ighodalo heads for A’Court as tribunal affirms Okpebholo gov

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party at last year’s election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, says he will appeal the judgment of the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, which affirmed Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress the winner of the September 21, 2024 poll. The Justice Wilfred Kpochi-led Read More

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69 h. ago APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory

• Gov extends Olive branch to Ighodalo, dedicates victory to Edo people  •PDP candidate goes to Appeal Court From Godwin Tsa, Abuja and Tony Osauzo, Benin Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on all citizens, including the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Asue Ighodalo, to join hands for the progress of Edo State, […] The post APC floors AA, AP, PDP as tribunal affirms Okpebholo’s victory appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor

Tribune Online UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, dismissed petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Action Alliance (AA) and Accord Party (AP) seeking to nullify the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Edo state governor. In dismissing the petition by the PDP and […] UPDATED: Tribunal dismisses PDP, Ighodalo’s petition, affirms Okpebholo as Edo governor Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Edo Guber: Tribunal Dismisses Second Petition Against Gov Okpebholo

The Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal has dismissed the second petition filed against the declaration of the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo, as winner of the 2024 gubernatorial poll in Edo State. The Tribunal, sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, dismissed the petition instituted by the Accord Party (A) on […]

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3 d. ago 2face Idibia, lover Natasha arrive Edo governorship poll tribunal

By Seyi Babalola Popular Nigerian artist, Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba, on Wednesday stormed the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja with his lover Natasha Osawaru, the legislator for the Egor Constituency in the Edo State House of Assembly. The tribunal is set to deliver judgment on the petition the People’s Democratic […] The post 2face Idibia, lover Natasha arrive Edo governorship poll tribunal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Soyinka proposes Heritage Voyage of Return as slave trade reparations

Tribune Online Soyinka proposes Heritage Voyage of Return as slave trade reparations NOBEL laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has weighed in on the reparation for Africa debate, recommending what he termed ‘The Heritage Voyage of Return’. The issue of reparatory justice for Africa for the trans-Atlantic Slave Trade has been raging for years, with different individuals suggesting various forms of compensation. Professor Soyinka shared his idea on Tuesday, […] Soyinka proposes Heritage Voyage of Return as slave trade reparations Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Zamfara: APC group accuses Jaji of secret PDP alliance ahead of 2027

Tribune Online Zamfara: APC group accuses Jaji of secret PDP alliance ahead of 2027 A fresh political crisis is unfolding in Zamfara as the APC Peace Initiatives Group has launched a scathing attack on Hon. Aminu Jaji, accusing him of clandestine dealings with the opposition and working to destabilise the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Zamfara: APC group accuses Jaji of secret PDP alliance ahead of 2027 Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Political tsunami hits Southern Kaduna as PDP, LP bigwigs defect to APC

in this report, GODWIN ISENYO writes on the political maneuvering that could shape Kaduna politics ahead of the 2027 elections In a dramatic turn of events, Kaduna, especially, the Southern part has witnessed a mass exodus of politicians from the Labour Party and Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. This seismic shift has Read More

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9 d. ago Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit

Tribune Online Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit The Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peter Okocha, has commended the suit filed before the Supreme Court challenging the 18 March declaration of a state of emergency in the South-South state by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Rivers emergency rule: APC commends PDP govs over Supreme Court suit Tribune Online

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1 week ago Natasha: Senator Nwoebonyi, Ezekwesili trade words at Senate panel sitting

Tribune Online Natasha: Senator Nwoebonyi, Ezekwesili trade words at Senate panel sitting A session of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct, and Public Petitions turned heated on Tuesday when Senator Onyekachi Nwoebonyi and former Minister of Education Obiageli Ezekwesili exchanged insults. Natasha: Senator Nwoebonyi, Ezekwesili trade words at Senate panel sitting Tribune Online

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1 week ago Trade Minister to engage stakeholders on concerns regarding FRCN levy

Tribune Online Trade Minister to engage stakeholders on concerns regarding FRCN levy The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, is convening a stakeholder forum to address concerns surrounding the annual Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) levy. Trade Minister to engage stakeholders on concerns regarding FRCN levy Tribune Online

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1 week ago Over 300 ‘heavyweight politicians’ dump APC, PDP for SDP — Party chairman

Tribune Online Over 300 ‘heavyweight politicians’ dump APC, PDP for SDP — Party chairman According to him, while the Social Democratic Party (SDP) would welcome all politicians who believe in rescuing the country from its descent into dictatorship, it would not accept any preconditions from any politician before joining the party. Over 300 ‘heavyweight politicians’ dump APC, PDP for SDP — Party chairman Tribune Online

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1 week ago APC, PDP stalwarts involved in coalition to oust Tinubu – Utomi

The Leader of the National Consultative Front, Prof Pat Utomi, has outlined ongoing moves to crystallise a formidable coalition to defeat the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections described as serious business. Utomi, one of the opposition movement leaders, said several discontented members of the APC and Peoples Democratic Party were keen on Read More

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1 week ago I don’t believe anything good would come from Tinubu government – Sule Lamido

By Desmond Mgboh, Kano Former governor of Jigawa State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has appealed to the opposition elements, including those currently exiting the All Progressives Congress (APC), to come back home to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), where together, they would build a greater Nigeria for the good […] The post I don’t believe anything good would come from Tinubu government – Sule Lamido appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Rivers emergency rule: APC, opposition continue battle as PDP govs head for court

As mixed reactions continue to trail the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum has said it will take legal action against the Federal Government. The PUNCH had reported that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State and suspended Governor Read More

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2 w. ago PDP demands APC scribe’s arrest for proposing emergency rule in Osun

The Peoples Democratic Party has demanded the arrest of the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Ajibola Basiru, for urging President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in Osun State. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, called for Basiru’s arrest over his X.com post, where he wrote: “Rivers State of Read More

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2 w. ago PDP Blames APC For Abuja Tanker Explosion As Death Toll Rises To Eight

Peoples Democratic Party has berated ruling All Progressive Congress for the deadly tanker explosion that claimed many lives along Karu Bridge, Abuja. Recall that many residents and travelers were severely injured and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed in the incident. In a statement by Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department’s Head of Public […] The post PDP Blames APC For Abuja Tanker Explosion As Death Toll Rises To Eight appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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