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Togo President Faure Gnassingbe wins fourth term

Togo President Faure Gnassingbe has won a fourth term in power, the national electoral commission declared on Monday, as his main rival accused authorities of fraud. The incumbent leader took 72 percent of the vote share in the first round ...

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I can never join APC, Ayo Fayose replies party

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose says he is not contemplating dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for another party. Mr Lere Olayinka, his Media Aide, said this in a statement in Ado Ekiti, on Friday. Olayinka, explained that the ...

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You’re not qualified to join us, APC tells Fayose

The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has advised a former governor of the state, Ayodele Fayose, to perish the thought of defecting to the APC. The State Publicity Secretary of the party, Ade Ajayi, said this in ...

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Edo APC declares prayer, fasting on Friday

The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has called for a one-day prayer and fasting for peace in the state and Nigeria. In a statement issued in Benin, the State Publicity Secretary, Mr  Joseph Osagiede said the prayer ...

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Casillas announces he would run for Spanish FA President

Former Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas has confirmed he is to run for the presidency of the Spanish Football Federation. Casillas, who won 167 caps for his country, is to stand against current president Luis Rubiales when the election is held ...

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Court stops INEC from deregistering 31 political parties

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, barred the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from deregistering 31 political parties. Justice Anwuli Chikere, in her ruling, said having failed to counter the application by the applicants, the affected political parties had ...

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Governor Wike, Deji Adeyanju mock Oshiomhole

Rivers State Governor, Wike Nyesom is a known critic of APC National leader, hehehe that’s no news. According to Adeyanju, Wike was quoted saying Oshiomhole now wears Safari suits with diamond buttons as against his known Khaki uniform and it’s ...

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INEC declares Diri as Bayelsa Governor-elect

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Diri Duoye, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governorship candidate as the validly elected Governor of Bayelsa State, following Thursday’s s Supreme Court judgement. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu who announced the decision of ...

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Supreme court sacks Bayelsa governor-elect, declares PDP’s Diri Duoye winner

  The Supreme Court has sacked the governor-elect of Bayelsa State, David Lyon, and his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremieoyo. A five-man panel of the apex court led by Justice Mary Peter-Odili ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to withdraw the Certificate ...

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APC threatens Ex-Governor Ayo Fayose with EFCC

The Ekiti State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has threatened to petition the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), if former governor Ayodele Fayose fails to give a satisfactory explanation about the N400m earmarked for Akure-Ado-Ekiti road. The ...

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Supreme Court affirms David Lyon as Governor-elect of Bayelsa

The Supreme Court in a unanimous decision on Tuesday affirmed the nomination of Mr. David Lyon as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and upheld his victory as Governor-elect of Bayelsa State, striking out an appeal by former ...

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APC loses key members to PDP in Zamfara

  Eight Local Government Council chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State, have switched loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Local Government Council chairmen who joined the ruling PDP in Zamfara ...

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Obaseki orders arrest of ex-aide John Mayaki

Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has ordered the arrest of John Mayaki, his former chief press secretary. Mayaki who is a Prince from Igarra royal family, was the first Acting Chief Press Secretary to Obaseki at the inception ...

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Presidential aide blasts Shehu Sani.. calls him a political blogger

Bashir Ahmad, Personal Assistant on New Media to President Muhammadu Buhari and Senator Shehu Sani on Thursday tangled over the comment made by the president which says 90 percent of Boko Haram’s victims are Muslims. Senator Shehu Sani said the ...

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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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