Category: Politics

House of Assembly Polls; Former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris Cast his Vote. ….. Insists all votes must count

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The former Kogi Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris says for a virile and serene society, all votes must count in a democratic dispensation. Idris made this assertion after casting his vote in his country home Abejukolo on Saturday for the House of Assembly elections in kogi state. He said the process of electing a people’s choice Governor for Kogi state in November this year under the platform of PDP begins with the House of Assembly elections. He expressed confidence that PDP candidate from Omala and other local government…

Buhari assents to 16 Constitutional Alteration Bills

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President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to 19 Bills in furtherance of Section 58 (4) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 16 these bills are Constitutional Alterations of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended)   The highlights of the assented Constitutional Alteration Bills, amongst others, are: • ensuring financial independence of State Houses of Assembly and State Judiciary; • Regulating of the first session and inauguration of members-elect of the National and State Houses of Assembly and for related matters; • ensuring that…

APM suspends National Youth Leader

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF     The National Working Committee NWC of Allied People’s Movement APM has suspended the National Youth Leader, Mr Maurice Ebam. The National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantelle dropped this hint after the emergency session of the party at the National secretariat Abuja on Friday. Ebam was suspended for involving in some infractions that was capable of endangering the chances of the party and against the decision of the NWC . A committee has been set up to look into the circumstances, possible sanctions…

Tinubu rules out Govt of National Unity, says only competent people will work with him

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Nigerian President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ruled out the possibility of forming a Government of National Unity, saying “my aim is higher than that”. The former Lagos Governor stated this in a statement he personally issued on Thursday. Tinubu, who described himself as the servant of a larger purpose, said his team and himself have been daily engaged in discussions and meetings refining solutions so that his administration could begin actively working toward the common good the first day he assumes office. He said: As your incoming president, I…

Assembly Elections: Gov.Adeleke declares Friday Public Holiday

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The Osun state Governor,Senator Ademola Adeleke has declared tomorrow Friday March 17th as a public holiday.   The public holiday is to enable Osun State residents to travel to their polling units to vote on Saturday for the State House of Assembly elections.   The State Governor further advised residents of the state to be peaceful and law abiding as they prepare for the elections.   “I call on Osun people to file out and exercise their civic rights. This election is very critical as you will be electing lawmakers…

March 18th Election: PDP charges Osun Citizens, Party Members ,says party will emerge victorious

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The Osun People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has charged Osun citizens and members of the party in the state on the last lap of campaign in the state ahead of the forthcoming state Assembly election on Saturday. The PDP in a statement by the Acting Chairman of the party in the state, Dr Akindele Adekunle assured the citizens and residents of the state of their safety throughout the poll and after the election as he said, the party and government in power is poised to protect the lives and property of…

DG NPC canvasses support for Gov Dapo Abiodun reelection bid

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.   The Director General, National Productivity Center NPC and Otunba Gbeluniyi of llaro, Yewa land, Dr Kashim Akor has asked the people of Ogun State to re-elect Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun in the Saturday March 18 governorship election in the state. Chief Kashim Akor dropped this admonition on Thursday stated that Ogun State had witnessed all round development in the last four years of his first term in office, under the platform of All Progressives Congress APC. He said the human capital development, infrastructural breakthroughs, among many…

INEC to Political Parties : You cannot substitute candidates for Saturday polls.

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All political parties can no longer substitute candidates they have nominated and have their names published on the final list by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).   The commission said only dead candidates and those whose nomination are voided by the courts can be substituted.   According to INEC, the window for the withdrawal and substitution of candidates has closed after the publication of the final list of candidates nominated for national and state elections.   The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had said it will not contest the rescheduled…

I have no preferred candidates for 10th NASS leadership – Tinubu

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The President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has met with the Senators and members of the house of representatives elected on the platform of the All Progressives Party (APC) in the last elections at the State House conference centre in Abuja.     In the meeting which was held on Monday, March 13, 2023, among those present were Orji Kalu, senator-elect for Abia north, Ahmad Lawan, former senate president, Abdulaaziz Yari, former governor of Zamafara state and senate-elect, Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of Edo state and Godswill Akpabio.   While addressing the…

Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho thanks Constituents for his re-election

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The Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District in the National Assembly has expressed gratitude to the people of his constituency for reelecting him as Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Senator Jubrin Isah Echocho message read in full Dear esteemed voters of Kogi East Senatorial District , I am Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho, and I am writing to express my deepest appreciation for your unwavering support and trust in me during the recently concluded senatorial election. It is with great joy that I received the news of my resounding…