3 h. ago Crisis Deepens In PDP As 2023 Lagos Governorship Candidate, Jandor, Dumps Party

Former Lagos State governorship candidate under the umbrella of Peoples Democratic Party in the 2023 election, AbdulAzeez Olajide Adediran, popularly called Jandor, has announced his exit from the party. Mr. Jandor on Monday, stated that the decision was made after deep reflection and extensive consultations with his family, political associates, and supporters. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports […] The post Crisis Deepens In PDP As 2023 Lagos Governorship Candidate, Jandor, Dumps Party appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Implications of Friday’s Supreme Court rulings on Rivers political crisis

On the surface, the Friday, February 28, 2025 rulings by the Supreme Court simply handed back the reigns of power read more Implications of Friday’s Supreme Court rulings on Rivers political crisis

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62 h. ago We await implications of Supreme Court judgment – Rivers govt

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Rivers State Government said it is waiting for a detailed briefing on the implications of the Supreme Court judgement delivered on Friday. State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joe Johnson, gave the hint in a statement he issued in Port Harcourt. Johnson said the government had taken notes of reports […] The post We await implications of Supreme Court judgment – Rivers govt appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago INEC warns against premature action on Rivers assembly vacancies

The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday issued a warning regarding the handling of vacancies in the Rivers State House of Assembly, following allegations from Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The governor had accused INEC of selectively implementing elections to fill vacancies caused by political defections, particularly in light of the ongoing factional crisis in the Assembly. Read More

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5 d. ago Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members Governor Adeleke who condemned the reprehensible attacks on PDP members by violent actors in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the past few days, said killing for political control is barbaric. Osun LG crisis: Adeleke consoles families of slain PDP members Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Defection: Another House of Reps caucus counters the other in Rivers endless political crisis

As is always in whatever concerns Rivers State in recent times, the Federal House of Representatives (HoR) Caucus from Rivers read more Defection: Another House of Reps caucus counters the other in Rivers endless political crisis

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7 d. ago Oyo APC Chides Makinde Over Comments On Osun Political Crisis

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has cautioned Governor Seyi Makinde against dabbling into the Osun State political crisis. The party’s publicity secretary, Olawale Sadare, in a statement in Ibadan on Monday, asked Makinde to desist from embarking on further actions capable of inciting the people of Osun against one another. Governor Makinde […]

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7 d. ago Federal Gov’t Suspends Council Meeting Over LG Crisis In Osun

The meeting of the National Council for Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy earlier scheduled to be held in Osun State from February 25 to 27, 2025 has been postponed. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris announced the postponement, citing the heightened political tensions due to the crisis that erupted recently over local […]

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9 d. ago Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls

Tribune Online Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls Rights groups, under the aegis of the Coalition for Good Governance (CGG), have called on the Osun State Governor, Mr Ademola Adeleke, to put on hold the local government polls slated for this Saturday due to the mounting political crisis currently rocking the state. The coalition made this call at a press conference, which took […] Osun LG election: Coalition urges Adeleke, OSSIEC to postpone Saturday polls Tribune Online

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1 week ago FULL LIST: Labour Party bigwigs who have left party since 2023

Tribune Online FULL LIST: Labour Party bigwigs who have left party since 2023 The Labour Party has been hit by a wave of defections, with at least 17 prominent members leaving the party since 2023. The exodus is attributed to the ongoing leadership crisis within the party, which has created an uncertain environment for politicians seeking to advance their careers. The defections are a significant blow to the […] FULL LIST: Labour Party bigwigs who have left party since 2023 Tribune Online

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1 week ago “Obey Court’s Order, Suspend LG Election” – AGF Tells Gov Adeleke Amid Ongoing Crisis In Osun

Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to put the local government election scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, on hold. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Mr. Fagbemi’s statement is coming, amid ongoing political crisis in the state. A development between APC and Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, […] The post “Obey Court’s Order, Suspend LG Election” – AGF Tells Gov Adeleke Amid Ongoing Crisis In Osun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Osun Crisis: PDP Govs Throw Weight Behind Adeleke, Urge Tinubu, Security Agents To Act

Governors under the umbrella of Peoples Democratic Party have declared their support for Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke amid the ongoing political crisis in the state. In a statement by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, chairman of PDP Governors’ Forum, on Thursday, condemned the violence and highlighted Adeleke’s earlier warnings of potential unrest. Governor Bala […] The post Osun Crisis: PDP Govs Throw Weight Behind Adeleke, Urge Tinubu, Security Agents To Act appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Osun LG crisis: No legal, constitutional basis forforceful takeover

Tribune Online Osun LG crisis: No legal, constitutional basis forforceful takeover FOLLOWING the judgment of the Court of Appeal, Akure Division, delivered on February 10, there appears to be a deliberate attempt by desperate political elements in Osun State to cause a constitutional crisis and breakdown of law and order in the state. I have taken my time to read through all the judgments and the […] Osun LG crisis: No legal, constitutional basis forforceful takeover Tribune Online

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1 week ago Osun: NANS urges President Tinubu, Southwest governors to wade into crisis

…cautions clashes taking semblance of ‘Operation-Wet-E’ Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to wade into the political crisis rocking Osun State to forestall anarchy. NANS made this call in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, NANS National Headquarters, Abdul-Yekinn Odunayo, on […] The post Osun: NANS urges President Tinubu, Southwest governors to wade into crisis appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Obasa: Political solution likely as Tinubu wades into crisis

The standoff between Mudashiru Obasa and the 32 members of the Lagos State House of Assembly may soon be resolved read more Obasa: Political solution likely as Tinubu wades into crisis

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1 week ago Davido Accuses Osun Police Commissioner Of Bias Amid Local Govt Crisis

Nigerian afrobeats star Davido, born David Adeleke, has openly criticised the Osun State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Abba, in connection with the ongoing political crisis in the state. Osun, which is governed by Davido’s uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, is witnessing increased tensions between the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress. The situation […] The post Davido Accuses Osun Police Commissioner Of Bias Amid Local Govt Crisis appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Prioritise safety of Osun people, group charges Adeleke, Oyetola

Tribune Online Prioritise safety of Osun people, group charges Adeleke, Oyetola A group, under the aegis of National Action Group (NAG), has called on the Osun Governor, Mr Ademola Adeleke, and former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, to prioritise the safety and security of the people of the state above all else, expressing deep concern over the escalating political crisis in the state, leading to decision of the […] Prioritise safety of Osun people, group charges Adeleke, Oyetola Tribune Online

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