Politics
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Political crisis looms over clampdown on Metuh, other PDP chieftains – Party warns
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has posited that the continued detention of its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh by…
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Ekweremadu decries crackdown on opposition, rule of law
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has warned against the trampling of the opposition and total disregard…
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Release or charge our son to court – Metuh family
The family of Chief Olisa Metuh, the National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has demanded his immediate…
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Abia State condemns harassment of supporters
The Abia State government has condemned in strong terms the increasing harassment and intimidation of supporters of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu…
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Bayelsa governorship poll: INEC official denies accusing Gov. Dickson of bribing REC
The Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO) of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Bayelsa State, Ted Francis, on Wednesday denied…
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Our administration is committed to deepening democracy and rule of law – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has restated the commitment of his administration to deepen democracy and rule…
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Saraki meets with IMF Boss, Lagarde Wednesday
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki will on Wednesday lead the leadership of the Senate to a meeting with the…
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No excuses for non-performance, Umahi tells LG chairmen
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has challenged the caretaker chairmen of the 13 local government areas in the state…
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2016: Pray ceaselessly for Bayelsa and Nigeria – Gov. Dickson charges
Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State on Thursday described 2015 as very challenging, but called on Bayelsans to pray ceaselessly…
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We formed prayer quartet against Elechi – Umahi, Egwu; God answered us – Anyim
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and former Governor Sam Egwu on Wednesday openly narrated how they outwitted the immediate…
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No plan to spend N50bn on cars, says Senate
The Senate has, Thursday, described as untrue the claim that it planned to purchase cars that will be worth N50bn…
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Saraki to Nigerians at New Year : Let’s join hands to make our country great again
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Thursday called on Nigerians to join hands with the present administration to make…
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Atiku attacks ‘mischief makers’: Leave me to enjoy my peace, he thunders
Former Vice President and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) Atiku Abubakar has advised political mischief makers to allow him…
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Appeal Court upholds Okowa’s election, sacks only APC member in Rivers Assembly
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, Thursday, upheld the election of Ifeanyi Okowa as the Governor of Delta State…
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Be patient with FG – Dogara urges Nigerians
RUTH DAVID, Bauchi Speaker, House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has called on Nigerians to be patient with the All…
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LG poll: I don’t short-change people like APC — Fayose
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has said the leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state ought…
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Bayelsa: INEC vows to uphold elections standards
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has said the commission would not compromise on the…
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Saraki assures Buhari: ‘You have got a partner, an ally’ in the NationalAssembly
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY, HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR (DR.) ABUBAKAR BUKOLA SARAKI…
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I’ll only support self-regulation of the press – Saraki tells NUJ
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki , Monday, vowed not to support any move by the Federal Government to regulate…
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Edo: Oshiomhole has not endorsed anyone for APC 2016 ticket – Lawmaker
PATRICK EBOJELE A lawmaker at the Edo State House of Assembly, Hon. Cosby Eribo weekend, said Governor Adams Oshiomhole has…
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Bayelsa: INEC fixes Jan. 9 for Southern Ijaw re-run poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has fixed January 9, 2016, as date for the conclusion of the governorship election…
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Group cautions Bayelsa youths to shun thuggery, electoral fraud in Southern Ijaw poll
NEDU MARK YENAGOA Ahead of the governorship election in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state by the Independent…
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2015 Nigerian general election set a new standard for democracy in Africa – Jega; advocates peaceful polls in continent
Former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega, has said elections in African countries need…
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Be wise, don’t incur God’s wrath, Gov. Umahi tells Edon, others
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has cautioned his political opponents to be wary of the fact that God’s hand…
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Saraki: Arms deal probe, an indictment of Senate
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki Tuesday said the on-going investigation into the arms deal in the Office of the…
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