Tag: Nigeria Politics
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Rivers State Denies Blocking Renewed Hope Family at Yakubu Gowon Stadium Amid Reconstruction
Rivers State Responds to Claims Over Yakubu Gowon Stadium Rally Access The Rivers State government has publicly dismissed assertions that it prevented the Renewed Hope family, a political group linked with the Tinubu administration, from accessing the Yakubu Gowon Stadium for a rally. The controversy centers on the use of a major venue that is…
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Yobe APC Registers Over 70,000 in Ongoing E-Membership Exercise
Overview of the E-Membership Exercise The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State has announced a significant milestone in its ongoing electronic membership registration and revalidation exercise. Officials disclosed that more than 70,000 party members have been successfully registered across the state’s 17 local government areas (LGAs). The exercise aims to bolster party structures, improve…
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Yobe APC Sees 70,000 Members Registered in Ongoing E-Membership Exercise
Overview: A Large-Scale E-Membership Drive in Yobe State The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Yobe State has announced a significant milestone in its ongoing e-membership registration and revalidation exercise. Across the state’s 17 local government areas, no fewer than 70,000 party members have been registered so far, highlighting a strong mobilization effort and a push…
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Abba Abubakar’s PDP-to-APC Defection: A Strategic Move for Tinubu’s 2027 Campaign
Overview: A High-Profile Defection in Nigeria’s Political Landscape The political timeline in Nigeria is witnessing a notable shift as Abba Abubakar, the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, has left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The development comes as the country readies itself…
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Tinubu Appoints Nigeria’s First Female Nigerian Law School DG
Historic Milestone: Dr Olugbemisola Odusote Named DG of the Nigerian Law School President Bola Tinubu has announced a landmark appointment that signals both progress in gender representation and a commitment to elevating legal education in Nigeria. Dr Olugbemisola Odusote has been approved as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, making her the first woman…
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Tinubu appoints first female Nigerian Law School DG
Historic appointment marks a milestone for Nigerian legal education President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Olugbemisola Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School (NLS). The development, announced by the presidency, confirms Odusote as the institution’s leader at a time of renewed focus on reforms in legal education and governance. She…
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Victor Osimhen Booed After AFCON Clash — Rivers Crisis, Joshua Update
Overview: Controversy on and off the Field Nigerian football and public life found itself in a swirl of headlines this week. In a tightly contested AFCON match, Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was met with boos from sections of the crowd following a heated exchange with teammate Ademola Lookman. The moment, captured by broadcasters and…
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Wike Not APC Member, Lacks Right To Dabble In Party Affairs – National Secretary
APC Official Flags Boundaries on Partisan Interference The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reiterated that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, is not a member of the party and, therefore, has no legitimate standing to interfere in APC affairs in Rivers State. The clarification was issued by Senator Ajibola Basiru, the APC…
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Obi, Kwankwaso Plot Against Atiku for 2027 ADC Ticket
Overview: A Renewed Opposition Coalition in Nigerian Politics In a turn that could reshape Nigeria’s 2027 political landscape, reports suggest that former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are revisiting a strategic partnership aimed at challenging Atiku Abubakar for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ticket in the next general elections. The claims come amid…
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Obi and Kwankwaso Rally to Challenge Atiku: Obasanjo Urges Unified Opposition Ahead of ADC 2027
Rising Alliances Signal a Tense Path to 2027 In a development that many Nigerian political observers have watched with interest, former presidential candidates Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are reportedly reviving a strategic partnership aimed at challenging Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 presidential race. The duo, who led rival campaigns in past elections, are said…