47 m. ago Disquiet Over Gov Bago Consensus Candidacy For Niger LG Polls

The decision of Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to produce the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates for the forthcoming local government elections has received knocks. The governor announced last Saturday while breaking fast with some major stakeholders in the state that his party, APC, has adopted the consensus method as the mode for primary […]

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4 h. ago Jandor meets Tinubu, Atiku, others amid ongoing consultations

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has met with President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and others as part of his ongoing political consultations following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party. His spokesperson, Gbenga Ogunleye, disclosed this in a Read More

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8 h. ago Natasha: Male guber candidates may shun female deputies –Akpabio

• Again, senators pass vote of confidence in Senate president   From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has raised concerns that the actions of suspended Kogi State lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, may have a negative impact on female politicians as a lot of men may be scared of appointing or selecting female as deputies. […] The post Natasha: Male guber candidates may shun female deputies –Akpabio appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Senator representing Abia North and Senate Committee Chairman on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has rejected a call by Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027 with either Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal or Governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri as running […] The post Sen Kalu rejects call to run for president, reaffirms commitment to Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Failed Nigerians” – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, has taken a subtle jab at President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Obi sarcastically “praised” Tinubu for fulfilling his promise to continue where former President Muhammadu Buhari left off, citing the significant depreciation of the naira. According to Obi, Tinubu met the dollar at N400 and pushed it to […] The post “Tinubu’s Economic Policies Have Failed Nigerians” – Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Labour Party pledges free, fair, credible Anambra guber primaries

Says LP not working for another party From Sola Ojo, Abuja The National Chairman of the Labour Party, Barrister Julius Abure, has pledged a free, fair, and credible primary election in the forthcoming party primaries in Anambra State. The National Chairman believed that Nigeria would get better only when an honest process of leadership recruitment […] The post Labour Party pledges free, fair, credible Anambra guber primaries appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago LP gears up for Anambra guber poll, promises fair, credible primaries

Tribune Online LP gears up for Anambra guber poll, promises fair, credible primaries "I want to reassure our members in Anambra State that as it is usual with our party, our primaries and congresses will be free, fair and credible. LP gears up for Anambra guber poll, promises fair, credible primaries Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Lagos infrastructure, housing crises persist despite $259bn GDP – Rhodes

The 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has criticised the state government’s handling of economic growth, arguing that its achievements have not translated into better living conditions for ordinary residents. His statement comes in reaction to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s announcement that Lagos has attained a Gross Domestic Product of $259 billion Read More

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16 h. ago I remain in APC, will popularise it, Buhari declares amid defections

Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari has reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress, stating that he remains a committed member and will do everything within his power to strengthen the party. This is amidst growing political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections. In a Thursday statement released by his former spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Wednesday, Read More

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16 h. ago Governor Bala Mohammed Declares Readiness To Work With Peter Obi

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi has expressed willingness to work with Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, in a move aimed at strengthening opposition politics ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Mohammed expressed his willingness to work with Obi to strengthen opposition politics ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Speaking after […] The post Governor Bala Mohammed Declares Readiness To Work With Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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19 h. ago 2027: Politicians Must Close Ranks To Shape Future Of Nigeria —Obi

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Mr. Peter Obi has emphasised the need for Nigerian politicians to come together to shape the future of the country. The former Anambra State Governor stated this on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists in Bauchi, shortly after his close-door meeting with the Bauchi State […]

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19 h. ago 2027: I’m ready to support Peter Obi to recover Nigeria — Gov Bala

Tribune Online 2027: I’m ready to support Peter Obi to recover Nigeria — Gov Bala According to Bala Mohammed, "So, let me say it loud and clear because of those doubting Thomases who might want to preempt what we are doing. Myself as a person I am very ready to work with Peter Obi, we will come together, close ranks and give good governance to the country, we will give vibrant opposition with visions, honesty and accountability. 2027: I’m ready to support Peter Obi to recover Nigeria — Gov Bala Tribune Online

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20 h. ago I’m ready to work with Peter Obi for vibrant opposition – Bauchi gov

Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, has expressed his readiness to collaborate with Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to strengthen opposition politics in Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday after a closed-door meeting with Obi at the Government House, Bauchi, Mohammed said both he and the PDP Read More

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21 h. ago Sen Kalu rejects NYLF’s call to run for president, reconfirms commitment to Tinubu’s re

By Kenneth Udeh Senate committee chairman on South East Development Commission (SEDC) and senator representing Abia North, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has rejected the call by Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF) to run for president in 2027 with either Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal or Governor of Adamawa State, Umar Fintiri as running mate. […] The post Sen Kalu rejects NYLF’s call to run for president, reconfirms commitment to Tinubu’s re-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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22 h. ago 2027: Political opponents will suffer worst defeat against Kaduna gov – ALGON

The Chairman of the Kaduna State chapter of the Association of Local Governments Of Nigeria Jamilu Albani, has stated that Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State will defeat political opponents in the governorship election come 2027 even as he pledged total support of chairmen to the governor. Albani spoke after the breaking of the Ramadan Read More

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35 h. ago How Assembly denied me access to present 2025 budget –Fubara

•Opposition lawmakers allege plot to scuttle re-presentation of budget From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja and Tony John, Port Harcourt Governor Siminalayi Fubara has explained that he was denied access into the premises of the House of Assembly quarters to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill despite formally notifying the leadership of the House.     Meanwhile, the […] The post How Assembly denied me access to present 2025 budget –Fubara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Wike accuses PDP governors of plot to destroy party, calls NWC ‘stupid’

Says he won’t defect to APC: ‘I’ll stay and fight’ From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were accused on Wednesday by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, of trying to dismantle the party, calling their actions self-serving and harmful to the opposition’s ability to survive. Wike also attacked […] The post Wike accuses PDP governors of plot to destroy party, calls NWC ‘stupid’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago 2027: Tinubu can’t lose when he has men like Yari, Kalu, Ganduje, Ibori backing him — Lamido

Pioneer Leader of Arewa Summit International, Dr. Bashir Lamido, has ruled out the possibility of the incumbent President Ahmed Bola Tinubu losing re-election in 2027. He said the quality of political heavyweights in support of the president’s re-election would make it practically impossible for Tinubu to lose re-election Fielding questions from newsmen at the sideline […] The post 2027: Tinubu can’t lose when he has men like Yari, Kalu, Ganduje, Ibori backing him — Lamido appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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45 h. ago ASCSN clarifies leadership status, refutes opposition’s claims

Tribune Online ASCSN clarifies leadership status, refutes opposition’s claims According to him, the election that enthroned Mohammed took place at the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos, following the expiration of the tenure of the previous Central Working Committee (CWC) members on 29 July 2024. ASCSN clarifies leadership status, refutes opposition’s claims Tribune Online

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51 h. ago Ohanaeze Insists On Igbo Presidency, Rejects Northern Candidate

Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, has declared its support for a presidential coalition that guarantees an automatic ticket to an Igbo candidate, paired with a Northern running mate, in the 2027 elections. The organization emphasized that any other realignment outside this framework will be unsuccessful. This stance underscores Ohanaeze’s commitment to promoting Igbo […] The post Ohanaeze Insists On Igbo Presidency, Rejects Northern Candidate appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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