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Oyo APC, Makinde trade words over N7.6b loan
The approval of a fresh N7.6 billion loan aimed at reviving two farm settlements in Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency of the state has caused great controversy in Oyo state as both the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State and Governor Oluseyi Makinde exchange words over the express approval by the Speaker of the state assembly, Hon.…
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35 days to Bayelsa guber election, Dickson appoints 60 new special advisers, lambasts defectors
The appointment of 60 new Special Advisers has been approved by the Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson as the state gubernational election draws nearer.
In a statement signed and released by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,…
I Will Beat Melaye ‘Arms Down’ In Fresh Election – Sen Adeyemi
Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Kogi West Senatorial District election, Smart Adeyemi, says he will beat Senator Dino Melaye arms down in the fresh elections ordered by the Court of Appeal in a ruling on Friday.…
Dino Melaye bags acting role hours after court nulls his election victory
Embattled Senator Dino Melaye on Friday said there is no tension over the Appeal Court verdict, which reaffirmed his sack.
WITHIN NIGERIA had earlier reported how the Appeal Court sacked Senator Dino Melaye and ordered a fresh Election.…
49 days after tribunal verdict, appeal court sacks Melaye, orders fresh election
49 days after filing application to appeal the verdict of the tribunal that nullified his election as the Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the Senate, Senator Dino Melaye lost the appeal and fresh election ordered.…
Why I am a ‘Diaspora Governor’, Fayemi reacts to PDP allegations
Days after People's Democratic Party (PDP) described Dr John Kayode Fayemi as "Diaspora" Governor, the Ekiti State Governor has credited his mission to make the state epicentre of development as the reason why he is always away from Ekiti…
APC can’t get 20 percent votes in Bayelsa, Kogi polls – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that governorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress will not be able to garner more than 20 percent of the votes in the November 16 Kogi and Bayelsa states governorship elections.…
16 days after submission, Osun Assembly confirms 35 nominees for exco
THIRTY FIVE nominees sent to the legislature as Commissioners and Special Advisers by the Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola have been confirmed by the Osun State House of Assembly.
The Speaker of the House, Hon. Timothy Owoeye…
PDP boycotts Ekiti council polls
The leadership of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ado-Ekiti has declared that the party will not participate in December 7 council elections in the state over alleged plot by Governor Kayode Fayemi to rig the poll.
This was…
Obaseki suspends third council chairman for alleged fraud
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki has suspended another council chairman from office.
The suspended council chairman, Hon. Patrick Aguinede as at yesterday was the Chairman of Esan West Local Government before he was suspended…
Lalong inaugurates 23 commissioners, emphasises tangible results
Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau on Monday inaugurated 23 commissioners with a call on them to work toward achieving “tangible results”.
“I will drive you hard to achieve results; I won’t settle for anything less,” Lalong told the new…
21 days after tribunal’s verdict, Adelabu, Oyo APC appeal tribunal’s judgment
21 days after the verdict of the tribunal sitting in Oyo upheld the victory of Seyi Makinde as the winner of March 9, 2019 Oyo gubernatorial election, the candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Adebayo Adelabu has filed an…
BREAKING: Tribunal affirms Ortom’s election
The Benue state governorship election petitions tribunal sitting in Makurdi has affirmed the election of Governor Samuel Ortom.
Details shortly…
Governor Akeredolu allegedly sacks Deputy Governor’s aide over facebook post
Days after the removal of Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Political matters, Mr Augustine Pelemo attached to the office of the Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi from office by the Ondo State Governor, Akeredolu, more facts that would throw…
Bayelsa Assembly Crisis: Embattled Speaker, Isenah finally resigns, days after impeachment
The embattled Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Tonye Isenah, has finally tendered a resignation letter a week after the house was flooded with crisis that led to the emergence of two leaderships within the same…
BREAKING: Tribunal upholds Mohammed’s election as Bauchi governor
The Bauchi State Gubernatorial Election Petition Tribunal has affirmed and validated the election of Sen Bala Mohammed as the duly elected Governor of Bauchi State.
While delivering the judgement on Monday, Chairman of Tribunal, Justice…
Breaking: Taraba Assembly deputy speaker impeached
Taraba State House of Assembly has impeached its Deputy Speaker Hon. Mohammed Gwampo.
Gwampo representing Yorro State constituency was impeached at the plenary session of the House on Monday.
The House also elected Hon. Charles…
Kogi 2019 Election: Faleke agrees to work with Gov Bello
The running mate to the late Prince Abubakar Audu in the 2015 Kogi governorship election, Hon. James Faleke, has confirmed that he will support the re-election bid of Governor Yahaya Bello in the November 16 poll.
WITHIN NIGERIA learnt…
Kogi 2019: Lecturer injured in PDP, APC supporters’ clash
A lecturer at the Kogi State University (KSU) Ayingba, Dr Usman Ogbo, was reportedly attacked in Ankpa on Saturday during the ‘Thank You’ tour embarked upon by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Engr Musa Wada.…
APC to PDP: Don’t appeal Tribunal judgement, prepare for 2023 elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has advised the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to spend its time and resources wisely by preparing for 2023 general elections rather than appealing the recent tribunal judgement.
This was disclosed by…
