The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has said that the tensed political atmosphere in Edo state has left much to be desired. He disclosed this on Saturday in Benin, while playing host to Governor Mai-Mala-Buni of Yobe state and caretaker committee chairman of the All Progressives Congress, who led the party’s governorship candidate, Pastor […]
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On Thursday, June 25, 2020, the National Executive Council (NEC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) held in the bowel of Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. At the meeting, President Muhammadu Buhari, among other issues, recommended that the National Working Committee (NWC) be dissolved in the light of the many centrifugal forces pushing the […]
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The federal government of Nigeria has warned the nation’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against unpatriotic and toxic politics that puts the nation’s democracy at risk. Addressing state house correspondents at the presidential villa in Abuja on Wednesday, Lai Mohammed, minister of information, said the PDP and Atiku Abubakar, its presidential candidate, […]
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Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he is moved to tears by the widespread endorsements he has received, and will promote an inclusive government if elected. Atiku said this on Sunday while reacting to his endorsement by leaders of five top socio-cultural organisations in the country, on Sunday. The organisations, […]
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Wednesday, said elections must reflect the will of the people for the citizens to reap the dividends of democracy in Africa Obasanjo spoke in Abuja at a book launch which he co-authored with a title: “Democracy Works: Rewiring Politics to Africa’s Advantage” sponsored by Brenthrust Foundation. The News Agency of […]
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Former Senate President, David Mark has joined the presidential race, promising to fix the economy in two years. Addressing officials of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) when he picked the presidential nomination form at the party’s secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday, Mark said his military background is an added advantage. Mark said judging by the […]
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Sule Lamido, a presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he is not being backed by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. He said he does not have any godfather in politics. Lamido said this in an interview with journalists during a solidarity visit to retired general Jeremiah Useni in Jos on Wednesday. […]
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The minister of information, Lai Mohammed, has described the defection of some national assembly members from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as “an answer to their prayers”. Mohammed spoke in his country home of Oro, Kwara state, on Sunday when members and supporters of the party welcomed him at the playground of Muslim Community […]
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The senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, Garba Shehu, has urged the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to stick to its religious duties and avoid meddling in politics. Mr. Shehu said this in reaction to the position of Musa Asake, general secretary of CAN that the current administration poses a threat to […]
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Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti state, says after leaving office he will become president of the country, after which, he would become the pastor of a “very big ministry” after retiring from politics. Fayose said his “popularity” and “influence” would serve him in achieving his ambitions. He said this during an interactive session with some […]
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