Category: Politics

PDP warning of arrests of legislators-elect, mere distraction – APC

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The ruling All Progressive Party APC has reacted to the press conference addressed by the National Publicity Director of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Debo Ologunagba over the weekend.   Ologunagba said attempts are in the works to “intimidate, harass and threaten lawmakers-elect” through arrests of those of PDP members “who are considered to be strong proponents of the independence of the legislature” before the commencement of the elections of the presiding officers of both chambers on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.     Femi Odere, APC Chieftain and Convener, The…

Kogi 2023; Kogi League of Professionals endorses Muritala Yakubu Ajaka

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Arising from calls by well-meaning Kogi East sons and daughters over the unfortunate development from the Gubernatorial primaries of April 2023, an Interventionist group –the League of Kogi East Professionals Led by Professor Armstrong Idachaba, J.S Okutepa SAN, Dr Tony Ogboji, Alhaji Aminu Ahmadu Yakubu, Alhaji Adams Yakubu-Concern, Dr Arome Salifu, Moses Abraham Odaudu, Ugbede Abrahams Etubi, Prince Inuwa Iyodo and our Chairman Dr Abubakar Adama, conveyed and held several meetings culminating in an interactive session on the 6th of May,2023 with the under listed aspirants and candidates: Mr Idoko…

Sen Isah Jibrin Echocho dedicates four Years to Constituents, promises more Legislative Dividends

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Senator Isah Jibrin Echocho has officially dedicated his four-year stint as a senator to his constituents, highlighting his impactful, rewarding, and worthy experiences in the 9th Assembly. The senator who represents Kogi East senatorial district expressed his commitment to continue delivering legislative dividends and promises to do even more in the years to come. Throughout his tenure in the Nigerian 9th Senate, Senator Echocho has consistently demonstrated his dedication to serving the people he represents. He has actively engaged with his constituents, listened to their concerns, and worked tirelessly to…

Reappoint Rabiu Olowo as Finance Commissioner , Group appeals to Gov Babajide Sanwo-olu

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By ABUBAKAR YUSUF.     A group called ‘New Lagos’ has appealed to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-olu to reappoint the immediate past Commissioner for finance Lagos state, Dr Rabiu Onaolapo Olowo to ensure continuity and policy direction.   According to the spokesman of the group , Mallam Yusuf Abubakar said the need for his reapportionment was based on his track records of achievements and purely on merit.   He said the former commissioner for finance in Lagos state had in the last four years moved the revenue profile of the…

FG renames Ministry of Aviation

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The Federal Government on Wednesday renamed the Ministry of Aviation to the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace.   Hadi Sirika, the Minister of Aviation, said that aviation and aerospace were intertwoven and Nigeria had the need to proactively set its policies to align with future occurrences.   He made the announcement at the sidelines of the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, in Abuja.   Sirika explained that the alteration became expedient because it is on the exclusive list.   He, however, maintained that the future…

Heed Akeredolu, Stakeholders’ on Speakership, Group tells APC

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A youth group in the All Progressives Congress, APC, APC Youth Alliance For Progress, APC-YAP, has called on the party and the President-Elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to heed the progressive and patriotic advice of some leaders of the party to jettison the present zoning arrangement.   The APC-YAP in a statement on Sunday in Abuja stressed that ignoring the well-meaning advice of prominent stakeholders like the Governor of Ondo state, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, was recipe for a fractured National Assembly, especially the House of Reps.   Governor Akeredolu had…

Court confirms Lamidi Apapa as Labour Party Chairman

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A Federal Capital Territory (FCT), High Court on Friday declared Lamidi Apapa as the Labour Party National chairman . In a fresh ruling today, 12th May, the court recognized Lamidi Apapa as the acting National Chairman of the party pending any other court order. However, Labour party in its reaction to Court decision said Presiding judge declined jurisdiction on the matter brought before brought by Apapa and co against Labour Party and Julius Abure and co. Labour party added that Julius Abure is still the Chairman of the party. The…

I have forgiven All Those who Offended Me – Gov Adeleke * Ataoja, Timi of Ede Endorse Adeleke for Second Term

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Following the unanimous Supreme Court verdict that reaffirmed his election, the Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has stated that he had forgiven all those who might have offended him during his struggle to assume the leadership of the state.   Governor Adeleke stated this while on a thank you visit to the Palace of Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olaonipekun (Larooye II) and Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal (Laminisa1) after the Supreme Court victory.   ” I’m now a Governor for all. For those who…

Supreme Court upholds Adeleke victory as Osun Governor

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Supreme Court has affirmed Governor Ademola Adeleke as the winner of Osun Governorship election held on July 16, 2022. The five-member panel of the Apex court agreed with the Judgement of the Court of Appeal, which reversed the January 27 judgement of the Election Petition Tribunal, Oshogbo, sacking Adeleke as Governor, ordering a withdrawal of the certificate of return issued to him. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) winner of the poll, saying he scored 403,371 votes to sack Oyetola who…

KOGI 2023 Igala Bassa Consensus agenda stalled ,as hoodlums disrupt selection process

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By Meliiga Akowe     Amidst allegations of bribery and corruption, the Sule Odoma/ Hassan Enape selection committee on behalf of the Igala Bassa people has failed to arrive at a conclusion in the process of selecting a consensus candidate.   The selection committee of the Igala Bassa people was invaded by hoodlums while the computation of the score sheets was ongoing at the Wisdom Home Ayangba venue of the committee meeting on Wednesday 3rd May 2923.   Earlier at a meeting on Saturday 29th April, 2023 The Dr Sule…