7 h. ago INEC declares PDP’s Oyekunle winner of Ibadan North Federal Constituency By

Folajimi Oyekunle, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been declared the winner of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency read more INEC declares PDP’s Oyekunle winner of Ibadan North Federal Constituency By-election

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15 h. ago Akwa Ibom: Eno to chair committee to resolve Eket, Ibeno communal clash

From Isaac Job, Uyo Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno has offered to preside over a committee to resolve the longstanding communal conflict between Eket and Ibeno over boundary disputes in the state. During a town hall meeting for Eket Federal Constituency, Eno announced the establishment of the committee to address the lingering boundary […] The post Akwa Ibom: Eno to chair committee to resolve Eket, Ibeno communal clash appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago APC Sweeps Chikun/Kajuru, Zaria, Basawa Constituency Elections 

This marks the first time the APC has won the Chikun/Kajuru federal constituency, a stronghold of the PDP since the return of democratic rule in 1999. The post APC Sweeps Chikun/Kajuru, Zaria, Basawa Constituency Elections  appeared first on Channels Television.

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18 h. ago PDP candidate Oyekunle victorious in Ibadan North federal constituency by

Folajinmi Oyekunle, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been declared the winner of the Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election, which took place on Saturday. The result was announced by Professor Abiodun Oluwadare of the University of Ibadan, the INEC Returning Officer, at the end of the collation exercise at Ikolaba High School, […] The post PDP candidate Oyekunle victorious in Ibadan North federal constituency by-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago PICTORIAL: Electoral Officers, Materials Arrive Polling Unit In Oyo By

Electoral officials started to arrive at polling units for the ongoing by-election into Ibadan North Federal Constituency of Oyo State. At the Ward 4 where voting is taking place, Methodist Primary School, Ibadan, voters have begun to arrive at the Ward to exercise their voting rights. Methodist Primary School unit comprises 6, 7, 34, 35, […]

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40 h. ago Garki LGA Votes To Fill Vacant Federal Constituency Seat In By

Registered voters in 13 states across Nigeria are voting in polls to elect new representatives in the Senate, House of Representatives, and state houses of assembly. The post Garki LGA Votes To Fill Vacant Federal Constituency Seat In By-Elections appeared first on Channels Television.

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51 h. ago Reps Deny Receiving Bribes To Sponsor Motions, Bills, Petitions

The House of Representatives has debunked claims by one of its members, Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo that lawmakers receive payments to sponsor motions, bills and petitions. Auyo who represents Hadejia, Auyo, and Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, in a viral video alleged that lawmakers were receiving between N1 million and N3 million before […]

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3 d. ago ‘Claim Of N3m Bribe For Bill, Motion, Petition Presentations Baseless, Irresponsible’, Reps Tackle Jigawa Lawmaker

The House of Representatives has described as baseless and highly irresponsible, claims by the member representing Hadejia, Auyo, Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State in the House, Ibrahim Usman Auyo, that lawmakers were receiving between N1 million and N3 million before accepting to present motions, bills, or petitions on behalf of Nigerians during plenary […]

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3 d. ago National Assembly Members ‘Receive Money’ To Sponsor Motions, Bills, Petitions

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibrahim Usman Auyo, representing Hadejia, Auyo, and Kafin Hausa Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, has alleged that federal lawmakers undertake sponsorship of Motions and Bills in the House as ‘contract jobs’. The lawmaker specifically claimed that his colleagues get between ₦1million and ₦3million to agree to sponsor […]

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4 d. ago Okpebholo to open up Edo riverine communities for development – Idahosa 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin The deputy governor of Edo State, Hon Dennis Idahosa, has promised that the Monday Okpebholo-led administration will open up riverine communities in the state for sustainable development. He made the promise during the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign rally for next Saturday Ovia federal constituency bye-election at Inikorogha in Ovia South […] The post Okpebholo to open up Edo riverine communities for development – Idahosa  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “Opposition Losing Relevance, Support Ahead Of Jigawa Election” — Gov Namadi

Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has stated that opposition parties in the state are losing relevance and support. He attributed this decline to the massive developmental projects and people-focused policies of the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration. Governor Namadi made this remark on Monday, during the APC campaign flag-off for the Garki/Babura Federal Constituency […] The post “Opposition Losing Relevance, Support Ahead Of Jigawa Election” — Gov Namadi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Single term for president, govs ‘ll kill motivation to perform —Ondo PDP chieftain, Akinwumi

Tribune Online Single term for president, govs ‘ll kill motivation to perform —Ondo PDP chieftain, Akinwumi Balarabe Abiodun Akinwumi, former aide to ex-Governor Olusegun Mimiko on Oil and Gas is a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a former aspirant for the Akure South/Akure North Federal Constituency in Ondo State. In this interview with HAKEEM GBADAMOSI, he speaks on national politics and other issues. Excerpts: With an accomplished career […] Single term for president, govs ‘ll kill motivation to perform —Ondo PDP chieftain, Akinwumi Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Akwa Ibom: Gov Eno empowers 1187 beneficiaries with N492m grants

    Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has empowered 1187 persons with N492.7m farm, trade, and business grants in Uyo Federal Constituency. The Governor disbursed the grants at Uyo Federal Constituency Town Square Meeting held at the Ibom Hall grounds in Uyo this week. The Governor said 276 constituents were selected to benefit from […] The post Akwa Ibom: Gov Eno empowers 1187 beneficiaries with N492m grants appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Mbah’s performance has vindicated our defection – Rep Obetta

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka Member representing Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South federal constituency in the 10th National Assembly, Chidi Mark Obetta said his defection from Labour Party to ruling party in Enugu State has been vindicated by Governor Peter Mba’s performance. Speaking during an interface between the state governor and leaders of political parties in Enugu North Senatorial […] The post Mbah’s performance has vindicated our defection – Rep Obetta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gombe: Ali JC’s stalled power project sparks outrage in Talase

Residents accuse lawmaker of abandoning project, warn of 2027 electoral consequences From Abdulrazaq Mungadi Residents and business owners in Talase, the headquarters of Balanga Local Government Area (LGA) in Gombe State, have raised concerns over the suspension of a rural electrification project initiated by the member representing Billiri/Balanga Federal Constituency, Dr Ali Isa JC. The […] The post Gombe: Ali JC’s stalled power project sparks outrage in Talase appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Rep Zubairu empowers 61 unemployed health workers in Zamfara

Tribune Online Rep Zubairu empowers 61 unemployed health workers in Zamfara A member of the federal House of Representatives, representing Bungudu and Maru federal constituency in Rep Zubairu empowers 61 unemployed health workers in Zamfara Tribune Online

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1 week ago Rep threatens legal action against WAEC for withholding 192,089 results

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The member representing Ikwo/Ezza South federal constituency, Ebonyi State in the House of Representatives, Hon Chinedu Ogah has issued seven-day ultimatum to West African Examination Council (WAEC) to release the results of 192,089 candidates it withheld this year over alleged malpractice. He said if after the seven days, the examination body […] The post Rep threatens legal action against WAEC for withholding 192,089 results appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Lawmaker Mai Palace Renovates 80 Cemeteries As ‘Constituency Projects’ In Zamfara

A member of the House of Representatives and chairman of the House Committee on Sports, Kabiru Mai Palace, has renovated 80 cemeteries across the Gusau/Tsafe federal constituency of Zamfara State. Speaking at the project inauguration ceremony on Tuesday, the lawmaker said the gesture was part of activities marking his second year in office as a […]

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1 week ago 2027: Ogun PDP backs Tinubu, flags off campaign for Remo Federal Constituency bye

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, on Monday, declared that support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The State Chairman of the party, Abayomi Tella, made this declaration in Sagamu during the inauguration of the campaign council and official campaign flag-off for the House of Representatives, […] The post 2027: Ogun PDP backs Tinubu, flags off campaign for Remo Federal Constituency bye-election appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Makinde flags off PDP campaign for August 16 Ibadan North by

Tribune Online Makinde flags off PDP campaign for August 16 Ibadan North by-election Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Monday led other chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the flag-off of the campaign for the August 16 Ibadan North Federal Constituency by-election. Makinde flags off PDP campaign for August 16 Ibadan North by-election Tribune Online

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