Category: Politics

Take charge of our party affairs in State, South East- Abia APC Leaders tells Benjamin Kalu: … say he’s rallying point for region … express gratitude to Tinubu for placing Ndigbo on top position in govt

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Leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State on Wednesday pleaded with the Deputy of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu to take over the leadership of the party in the state and the south east at large. The leaders who made the plea when they paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Speaker said that as the highest political office holder in the south east, Hon Kalu was their rallying point to the presidency. They reasoned that it naturally followed that Kalu who…

Gbako Unity Group pays congratulatory visit on Mohammed Idris Malagi

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In continuation of Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi’s reception of guests. The Gbako Unity group, a political caucus in the APC party of Gbako Local Government Area paid congratulatory visit on the Kakaki Nupe in his Abuja residence. The group led by its Leader, Hon Kudugi alongside the former member representing Gbako constituency in Niger State Assembly, Hon.Yabagi Akote and The current Permanent Secretary of Niger State Ministry of Culture, Alhaji Abdullahi Idris Legbo prayed for Allah’s guidance and protection for the Minister nominee. They urged the Kakaki Nupe to bear…

APC North Central Forum, National Integrity Movement congratulate Minister Designate,Mohammed Idris Malagi

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Minister Designate,Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, the Kakaki Nupe yesterday received in audience the leadership of the APC of the North Central Progressive Forum and APC National Integrity Movemen (ANIM) who paid a congratulatory visit on the Kakaki Nupe over his nomination as a Minister by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. The Chairmen of the two groups aversed that the visit was hinged on the good working relation they have had with the Kakaki Nupe during the campaigns, that they wished him well and know that he is capable of performing anywhere…

Gbako LGA APC Executives, Stakeholders pay congratulatory visit to Minister- Designate, Mohammed Idris Malagi

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Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, the Kakaki Nupe received the delegation of his own Local Government Area APC executives and stakeholders in his Abuja residence on congratulatory visit over his nomination as Minister Federal Republic of Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The delegation led by Dr Idris Mohammed Gbangba, the State Treasurer of APC congratulated the Kakaki Nupe and wished him well on the National assignment being thrusted upon him by President Ahmed Tinubu. He prayed for guidance and upholding of trust between him and the President. On the delegation…

Meet Tinubu’s Ministerial nominees

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The much talked about ministerial list of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was unveiled on Thursday by the Nigerian Senate, and it has rather set the template for another round of criticisms, bashings especially as it has recycled many former ministers and former Governors and above all many former members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio unveiled the list comprising 28 ministerial nominees, and to the surprise of political observers as the political trajectory of Many of the nominees indicated they held prominent positions in…

Former Kano Governor Ganduje gets Tinubu’s support as APC National Chairman

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The immediate past governor of Kano state, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has reportedly gotten the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to become the national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ganduje was at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday night, July 19, 2023, where he met with President Tinubu and three governors who are members of the APC. Barring any last-minute changes, Ganduje will emerge as the interim national chairman of the ruling party, pending the conduct of the party’s convention later in the year. Recall that Senator…

Aishat Binani drags INEC to court for voiding her declaration as Adamawa Gov

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Adamawa governorship election, Sen. Aisha ‘Binani’ Dahiru, has again sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the nullification of her declaration as governor of Adamawa in the March 18 governorship election.   Sen. Binani, through her counsel Michael Aondoaka, filed the fresh suit before Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court.   In the ex parte motion marked FHC/ABJ/CS/935/2023, the APC candidate in the poll sued INEC, the Peoples Democratic Party, and its candidate, Governor Ahmadu…

Support us to have a successful Omituntun 2.0, Makinde tells Oyo residents

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Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde has enjoined residents of the state to support his administration to have a successful tenure, noting that once the governor records success, the impact will be felt by all the residents.   Gov Makinde, who lauded the people of the state for their support for his administration in the first four years and their support during the election, said he would never take that support for granted.   “From the bottom of my heart I cannot take your support for granted. You have supported us…

BREAKING: APC rejects list of National Assembly Principal Officers announced by Akpabio, Tajudeen Abbas

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A fresh crisis is looming in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as the National Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Adamu, disowned the list of principal officers announced by the leadership of the two chambers of the National Assembly on Tuesday.     The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio announced Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, APC, Ekiti Central as the Senate Majority leader and former Senate Leader, Senator Ali Ndume, APC, Borno South as the Senate Chief Whip.   He also announced Senator Dave Umahi, APC, Ebonyi South as the…

Niger Govt dissolves state electoral commission

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Niger state Governor, Umaru Bago has dissolved the State Independent Electoral Commission (NSIEC).   This is contained in a statement issued by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Abubakar Usman, in Minna on Sunday.   The dissolution, he said, is with effect from May 29.   “Members of the commission are directed to hand over all property of the state government in their possession to the most senior Director with immediate effect,” it stated.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Niger State House of Assembly…