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Sep

2024

APC Created The Crisis In PDP – Governor Bala Reveals

Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics

How APC Created Crisis In PDP – Governor Bala Reveals Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has alleged that the crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is caused by the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The former minister raised the accusation on Thursday during a courtesy visit by the PDP Board of Trustees, led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, at the Government House in Bauchi. Mohammed, who is also Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, alleged that the APC planted moles within the PDP to keep them informed. The governor made reference to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom…

Sep

2024

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Governor Of Kano State Dissolves 44 LG Caretaker Committee Chairmen

Kano, News Flash, Politics

Kano Governor Dissolves 44 LG Caretaker Committee Chairman The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, has dissolved the caretaker chairmen of all 44 local government areas with immediate effect, NAN reported on Thursday. This was disclosed in a statement released by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature The dissolution comes a week after the state House of Assembly approved a two-month extension to their tenure, which was initially set to expire on September, 8. The extension, according to lawmakers, was intended to ensure continuity in local governance. Local government elections are scheduled to take place on 26 October. Yusuf has directed…

Sep

2024

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Gov. Fubara Directs All 23 LGA Chairmen In Rivers To Contest Under APP

News Flash, Politics, South South

Gov Fubara Directs All 23 LGA Chairmen In Rivers To Contest Under APP Rivers Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed all 23 local government chairmen in the state to contest the forthcoming local government elections under the banner of the All People’s Party (APP). The decision comes in the wake of Governor Fubara losing control of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) structure in Rivers State to former governor and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The local government elections are scheduled for October 5, 2024. Wike has maintained significant control over the PDP structure in the state,…

Sep

2024

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“You’re Clearing The Mess Of The Past With So Much Ease” – De General Heralds Gov. Otti For Payment Of Salary Backlogs

Abia State, Good Governance, Politics

“You’re Clearing The Mess Of The Past With So Much Ease” ~ De General Heralds Gov. Otti for Payment Of Salary Backlogs The Chairmanship aspirant of Obingwa LGA Mr. Ikeokwu Ogadinma Ihesiulo, has applauded Gov.Otti for clearing the backlog of salary arrears owed by the past administration. The Governor had earlier promised to clear the remaining backlog of salary arrears owed Abia workers which he promised to clear in tranches, due to the humongous amount to be paid, the debt was splitted into three sections and the first tranch was paid few days ago amounting to wide jubilation and a…

Sep

2024

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Stop Parading Yourself As LP Chairman, INEC Tells Abure

News Flash, Politics

Stop Parading Yourself As LP Chairman, INEC Tells Abure The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed Julius Abure to cease parading himself as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. This stance was outlined in a counter-affidavit filed by Ayuba Mohammed, an Executive Officer in INEC’s Litigation and Prosecution Department in suit NO. FHC/ABJ/CS/1271/2024, in response to a suit brought by the Labour Party challenging its exclusion from the commission’s refresher training for uploading party agents ahead of the Edo and Ondo governorship elections. This development follows the expiration of Abure’s tenure on June 9, 2024, as confirmed by…

Sep

2024

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Gov Fubara Suspends Local Government Chairman

LGA, News Flash, Politics, South South

Gov Fubara Suspends Local Govt Chairman The Rivers state governor, Siminialayi Fubara, has suspended the local government committee chairman of the Akuku-Toru local government area, Otonye Briggs. Fubara in a statement signed on Tuesday, September 17, by his chief press secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, said Briggs had been suspended with immediate effect The governor directed Bitebobo Nelson Amieye, to immediately take over as the caretaker committee chairman of the council. Fubara ordered Briggs to hand over all council property in his possession to the new chairman.

Sep

2024

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Edo 2024: NSA Ribadu Blows Hot Over Election Rigging Allegation, Threatens Lawsuit Against PDP Chair

News Flash, Politics

NSA Ribadu Blows Hot Over Election Rigging Allegation, Threatens Lawsuit Against PDP Chair The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has filed a lawsuit against the Edo State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anthony Aziegbemi. This was in response to allegations that the presidency, through the NSA and the Department of State Services (DSS, plans to manipulate the upcoming gubernatorial election in the state. Aziegbemi in a statement, titled “Edo 2024: Presidency’s Move To Interfere, Manipulate Guber Poll Using DSS, NSA Uncovered,” had claimed that Ribadu directed the release of $2 million to the APC candidate for…

Sep

2024

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Breaking News: Guber Candidate Of NNPP In Last 2023 Election Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai, His Running Mate, And A Chieftain Of The Party Decamp To Labour Party

Abia State, News Flash, Politics

BREAKING NEWS: The Governorship Candidate and Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Abia State during the 2023 General Election, Dr. Ukpai Iro Ukpai leads his Running Mate, Bar. Chiedozie Josiah, a Chieftain of the Party in the State, Chief David Urum, Candidates of the Party during the last Election, several Leaders and Members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) into the Labour Party, citing the Developmental Strides of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti as the motivation for decamping. Details Later… Ctz. Ukoha Njoku UkohaChief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.14-09-2024

Sep

2024

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Edo Election: Court Summons APC Guber Candidate Okpebholo Over Age Falsification

Judiciary, News Flash, Politics

Edo Election: Court Summons APC Guber Candidate Okpebholo Over Age Falsification A magistrates’ court in Abuja has summoned Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2024 Edo elections, to appear before it over alleged age falsification. He is charged with forgery and perjury. The suit, filed by a PDP chieftain, Honesty Aginbatse, on September 12, alleged discrepancies in the birth dates provided in the nomination forms Mr Okpebholo submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Mr Okpebholo is to appear before Magistrate Abubakar Mukhtar on September 20. Mr Aginbatse had alleged that Mr Okpebholo’s 2023…

Sep

2024

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“I’m Ready To Be Vice President” – Peter Obi Declares, Give Conditions

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‘I’m Ready To Be Vice President If …’ – Peter Obi Declares, Gives Conditions The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said he is open to being Nigeria’s Vice President in the future. The former Anambra State Governor has however set some conditions to be met before taking such a decision. He made the disclosure in a recent interview on New Central TV which was aired on YouTube. Obi explained that his main goal is to help Nigeria move forward. He believes that for the next general election in 2027, the country needs strong leadership to…