Politics

Tinubu passes verdict on Kalu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, on his birthday. Tinubu described Kalu as a seasoned parliamentarian who has demonstrated outstanding legislative acumen and commitment since his election in 2019 to represent Bende Federal Constituency. Tinubu acknowledged the Deputy Speaker’s …

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Gov Eno set to leave PDP, declares defection plans

A former lawmaker, Otuekong Sunny Jackson Udoh has advised Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umoh Eno to show wisdom and magnanimity after his triumph at the Supreme Court last Thursday. Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has sparked speculation over a potential political realignment after openly questioning the viability …

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Oborevwori urges Ibori to join APC

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that former Governor James Ibori would be warmly welcomed into the All Progressives Congress if he decides to join. Oborevwori, who officially defected to the APC alongside former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the entire Delta State Peoples Democratic Party members on Monday, called …

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Yobe gov not joining coalition — Aide

Mamman Mohammed, the Director General of Press and Media Affairs to Yobe State Governor, Mala Buni, has said that the governor has no plans to join any coalition movement. Mohammed stated this in a statement released on Saturday. He called a claim by a Facebook user, George Udom, that his …

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APC using money to buy off PDP, democracy at risk – Bugaje

A former presidential adviser and ex-member of the House of Representatives, Usman Bugaje, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of using financial inducements to orchestrate the defection of key figures from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party. Bugaje made the statement during a televised interview on Arise TV on Thursday. …

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Oborevwori, Okowa, others dump PDP for APC

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, the immediate past governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, and all members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State have defected to the All Progressives Congress. The announcement was made on Wednesday in Asaba, the Delta State capital, by Senator James Manager, shortly after a meeting that …

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Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Defects To APC

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This followed a closed-door meeting held on Wednesday at the Government House in Asaba, the state capital. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, confirmed the development …

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