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Pan- Yoruba socio political organisation, Afenifere, has condemned the electoral violence, voter suppression and ethnically-targeted attacks during the just concluded gubernatorial elections in Nigeria, particularly in Lagos State. The group also rejected the outcome of the presidential election in which the candidate
Wike Celebrates Ayu’s Removal As PDP Chairman
The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has expressed happiness over the removal of the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Iyorchia Ayu, and his replacement with Umar Damagum in an acting capacity on Tuesday. Wike expressed his satisfaction with Ayu’s
Labaran Maku Faults Govt Ban Of Protests In Nasarawa
A former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Labaran Maku, has faulted the ban of peaceful protests in Nasarawa State by police authorities, saying it is unconstitutional to do so in a democratic society. Maku, who is the Director General of the
Breaking: Iyorchia Ayu Steps Down As PDP National Chairman
Senator Iyorchia Ayu, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman, has stepped down from his position. Ayu has been replaced by Amb. Umar Ililya Damagum, vice chairman, north, in acting capacity. Dagagum’s appointment takes effect toady, Tuesday, 28th March 2023. This was
Labour Party Pegs Guber Nomination Forms At N15m
The Labour Party has disclosed that its governorship nomination form will be sold at N15 million, stating that it has considered it necessary to bring the cost down to give Nigerians with a genuine interest in governance a fair chance of participation.
Ayu Deserves Suspension – Wike
Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike has said that the embattled National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Iyorchia Ayu deserves to be suspended and ultimately removed. Recall that the PDP ward executives of Igyorov council ward of Gboko Local Government of
ICC Accepts Ethnic Hate Incitement Petition Against Onanuga, Others
The petition written by Professor Gideon Christian to the International Criminal Court (ICC) accusing President-elect Bola Tinubu’s Media Director, Bayo Onanuga, of inciting ethnic hate has been formally acknowledged on Monday. The ICC, however, says the acknowledgment does not mean that an
‘I didn’t Say Yoruba Politicians Are Rascals’ – Iwuanyanwu Replies Mischief Makers
Chairman of Elders Forum of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu has debunked the news making the rounds that he described Yoruba Politicians rascals. Iwuanyanwu made this known while reacting to the said story about a comment he made during his outing
My Quest Is To Run A United, Indivisible Nigeria – Peter Obi
Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party in the 25th February election, Mr Peter Obi, has reiterated that his ambition is to become a president of a united and indivisible Nigeria. Obi stated this via his Facebook handle, where he stated that every
2023 Abia Guber: PDP Candidate, Ahiwe, Thanks Electorate For Support During Poll
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the just concluded 2023 election in Abia State, Sir Okey Ahiwe, has thanked the electorate who supported him and the PDP during the gubernatorial and State Assembly elections of 18th of March. Recall that the Independent
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