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Prosecutors and defense lawyers prepare closing arguments in Trump’s impeachment trial after the Senate refuses to hear witness testimony

The US Senate prepared on Wednesday to acquit Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, ending the impeachment process and further clearing the skies over the White House as the president angles for re-election. The ...

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Buhari receives new Imo governor Uzodinma in Abuja

President Buhari received the new Imo state governor, Hope Uzodinma, in the state house, Abuja. Uzodinma who came into office after the Supreme Court annulled the election of Emeka Ihedioha, was accompanied by APC National chairman, Adams Oshiomole. More photos ...

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Edo 2020: Obaseki threatens to expel Oshiomhole

  Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki has threatened to expel the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) if he (Oshiomhole) continues to “disrupt activities” in the state and in the Edo APC. Obaseki handed down the threat when ...

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Senate Minority Leader calls for Buhari’s resignation

  Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, the Senate Minority Leader, has faulted President Buhari following the rising insecurity in the country, asking the president to resign immediately. Abaribe who is of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made the call when the Senate ...

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Kashamu, Adebutu take political war further as Kashamu is accused of being whistleblower for EFCC against Adebutu

A lotto turf war between Chief Kessington Adebutu, popularly known as Baba Ijebu and Senator Buruji Kashamu has snowballed into a probe of Adebutu’s Premier Lotto company by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According to a report by Premium ...

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You can’t hold rally in Edo South, Obaseki’s aide dares Oshiomhole

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Edo State, Osagbovo Iyoha, has warned the National Chairman of the party, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, to stay away from Edo South Senatorial District and forget any idea of holding a political rally ...

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Imo Speaker, seven lawmakers dump PDP for APC

Speaker of the Imo House of Assembly, Dr Collins Chiji today announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Chiji who made the announcement during the plenary session of the house also announced ...

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Akwa Ibom REC Uncovers 23 Polling Units In Politicians’ Compounds

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has uncovered 23 polling units at private homes in Akwa Ibom State. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Mike Igini, disclosed this during his appearance on Sunrise Daily. He explained that the ...

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Yahaya Bello sworn-in for second term

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and his Deputy Chief Edward Onoja have been inaugurated for a second term. The inauguration took place on Monday inside the Glass House, Government House, Lokoja. State Chief Judge, Justice Nasir Ajanah administered the oat ...

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Imo PDP chairman resigns

The chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Imo State, Charles Ezekwem, has resigned his position. Ezekwem equally resigned as a member of the PDP in the state. Ezekwem in a letter dated January 25 and was cited by The ...

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Kano rerun: Abdulmumini Jibrin LOSES Rep seat

  The Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Alhaji Aliyu Datti Yako has been declared the winner of the Saturday rerun of Kiru/ Bebeji Federal Constituency of Kano State. Yako defeated the former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation,  ...

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Kano PDP chairman, Sulaiman-Bichi decamps to APC

The Kano State Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Rabiu Sulaiman-Bichi, has decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Not formal yet, Mr Sulaiman-Bichi said he will be making it official soon. His defection comes two days after the Supreme ...

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Imo Deputy Speaker, Okey Onyekanma resigns

  The Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Okey Onyekanma, has resigned his position. Onyekanma announced his resignation in a letter read by the Speaker of the House, Chiji Collins, during plenary on Tuesday at the legislative ...

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PDP protest in Abuja was to overthrow the President – Hope Uzondinma alleges

The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has said members of the Peoples Democratic Party were plotting to overthrow the administration of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari, (retd.). Uzodinma, who addressed members of the All Progressives Congress who were ...

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Supreme Court upholds Ganduje’s election as Kano state governor

  The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the election of Abdullahi Ganduje as duly elected Governor of Kano State. NAN reports on Nov. 22, the court of appeal in Kaduna reaffirmed Ganduje as the duly elected governor of Kano state. The appellate ...

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Dino Melaye, Secondus, Obi, lead PDP protest in Abuja

The planned protest by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commenced in Abuja with the National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi and Senator Dino Melaye leading other party chieftains. The protest tagged #SaveOurJudiciary ...

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Greece to get first woman as president, Judge Ekaterini

Greece will elect its first woman president on January 22 after leading opposition parties on Thursday approved the government’s nomination of top judge Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou. Main opposition leftist leader Alexis Tsipras said Sakellaropoulou was an “exceptional judge” and a defender ...

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Okorocha reacts as Gov. Uzodinma launches investigation against him

  Former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha has reacted to reports that Governor Hope Uzodinma has launched a probe against him and other past Governors of Imo state. The new Governor of the State made the announcement during ...

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Rochas Okorocha and family, dances, celebrates sack of Ihedioha (video)

A video currently making the rounds on social media is believed to be that of former Governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha and his family members celebrating the sack of Emeka Ihedioha as the  Imo State Governor. Recall it has ...

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Russian government resigns as Putin proposes reforms that could extend his grip on power

The entire Russian government is resigning, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has announced. This is coming after Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping reforms that could extend his decades-long grip on power beyond the end of his presidency. Putin thanked members of the ...

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PDP reacts to Supreme court’s ruling annuling Ihedioha’s election

The Peoples Democratic Party on Tuesday said it was surprised at the judgment of the Supreme Court on the Imo State governorship election. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement described the judgement as yet another ...

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Tsai wins second term as Taiwan’s president

Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen has secured a second term after sweeping to victory in an election dominated by the island’s relationship with China. Ms Tsai secured just over 57% of the ballot – a record 8.2m votes – well ahead ...

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Don’t run for President in 2023, Seun Kuti warns Goodluck Jonathan

Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti has warned ex-president, Goodluck Jonathan to desist from running for president in 2023. Seun warned him not to bother trying to run for president as Nigerians suffered terribly under his regime. He gave the warning on ...

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Let’s focus on rebuilding PDP and not elections before 2023 – Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged members of the Peoples Democratic Party to concentrate on strengthening the main opposition platform before the 2023 election cycle. “Our preoccupation at this point in the @OfficialPDPNig should not focus on elections, but ...

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