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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, on Thursday said the ruling party’s forthcoming national convention and congresses would reflect its growing diversity amid an influx of new members and governors. Yilwatda spoke to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at…
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An Osun State High Court sitting in Iwo on Thursday sentenced three men to death by hanging for the murder and dismemberment of a 52-year-old woman, Asiata Yekeen, in Ile-Ogbo community. The convicts — Muideen Tunji, Yusuf Muslim and Rabiu Fatai—were found guilty of conspiracy, murder and unlawful possession of…
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The Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party National Working Committee has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission for recognising the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike-backed caretaker committee, describing the move as unconstitutional and provocative. The Turaki-led NWC in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary,…
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The lawmaker representing Ede North, Ede South, Egbedore and Ejigbo Federal Constituency, Hon. Bamidele Salam, has condemned the killing of over 100 people in Kwara State. The lawmaker also frowned at the Senate rejection of a provision in the Electoral Act amendments, which would make electronic transmission of results mandatory…
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The Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State has commended the Nigeria Police Force, Zone XI Command, over the ongoing investigation into the alleged murder of some members of the party in Boripe Local Government Area during the February 17 mayhem over the control of councils in the state. osun.life reports…
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has tacitly recognised the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike-backed National Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Abdulrahman Mohammed. The duo of Mohammed and the Acting National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, are part of the party leaders attending the first quarterly meeting…
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The African Democratic Congress has condemned the Senate’s decision to reject key provisions of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, warning that the move undermines the credibility, transparency, and integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process. PUNCH Online had reported that the Senate declined a proposed amendment to Clause 70, Subsection 3 of…
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The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafi,u has warned both intending and serving corps members against night travel and other risky engagements during their service year. In a Wednesday statement shared on the official X handle of the scheme, Nafiu gave the advice while…
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The National Councillors Forum of Nigeria (NCFN) has declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Evoh Nwikegwu, president of NCFN, described the restoration of local government autonomy as a landmark achievement that has transformed grassroots governance. Nwikegwu…
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The leader of the Peoples Democratic Party local government Chairmen elected in the February 22, 2025, election, Mr Sarafadeen Awotunde, has accused the state Commissioner of Police, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, and the Ikirun Area Commander of attempts to intimidate elders and community leaders in Ikirun in connection with…
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