Tag: election
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Palaver awaits govs, ministers as EFCC spreads dragnet after May 29
Palaver as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), at the weekend disclosed that many political office holders will no longer have immunity after May 29 this year and those who engaged in misappropriation would pay for it as its officials would be after them. Many political office holders including the president, some governors, ministers,…
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My father will make Nigeria a better place – Seyi Tinubu assures Nigerians
Seyi, son of President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has assured Nigerians of a better country and a renewed hope in the incoming administration. He gave the assurance on Saturday in Abuja when he joined other supporters and admirers of his father at the Day 34 of the pre-inauguration hangout. The daily pre-inauguration hangout which began on March…
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10th Assembly: 231 women groups want Senate Presidency, Deputy or Speaker
Over 231 women organisations under the aegis of Womanifesto are demanding the inclusion of women either as Senate President, Deputy Senate President or Speaker of the House of Representatives. The coalition declared that since gender equity was critical to sustainable development, Nigeria cannot afford to be left behind. The CSOs which constitute members of Womanifesto…
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Speakership: Group condemns campaign of calumny against Rep. Kalu
A group under the aegis of Conference of Civil Society Of Nigeria (CCSN), has condemned in strong terms attempts by some regional groups to discredit the aspiration of the spokesman of the 9th House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu for the post of the Speaker of incoming 10th Assembly, through campaign of calumny and Media…
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More palaver for embattled Doguwa as Court grants order to compel Kano AG to prosecute him
The Kano State High Court has granted an ex-parte motion seeking leave to commence an Order of Mandamus that will compel the state’s Attorney General, Musa Abdullahi Lawan, to file murder charges against the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa. The move followed allegations of Doguwa masterminding the alleged killing and…
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LP decries relocation of Election Tribunal to Abuja
The Ebonyi chapter of the Labour Party (LP) on Friday expressed concern over the relocation of the state Election Petitions Tribunal (EPT) to Abuja. The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, on Wednesday, directed the tribunal to relocate to Abuja immediately.
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Let go of election grievances – Methodist Prelate to Nigerians
The Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Oliver Aba, has urged Nigerians to let go of their grievances over the outcome of the last general elections and move forward. The Prelate made the call at the inauguration of the Methodist Diocese of Awka and the presentation of Rt. Rev. Moses
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10th Assembly: Don’t impose leaders alongside executive offices, ex-lawmakers caution in-coming govt
…hail returning, new members-elect for supporting Betara A group of former National Assembly members have cautioned against zoning of legislative positions alongside those of the Executive arm of Government. Rising from a one-day sensitisation parley with some State Assembly Members-Elect in Jos, Plateau State, the ex-Legislators called on the leadership of various political parties,…
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Just In: Missing APGA guber aspirant found dead in Enugu
A former gubernatorial aspirant during the last governorship election in Enugu State, Mr Dons Udeh has been found dead. Ude, who contested under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, was declared missing a few days ago. Emerging reports indicate that his lifeless body was found at the 9th Mile Area of Enugu…
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Reps Speakership: Tinubu in closed door session with top contender, Betara
The topmost contender for the Speakership post in the 10th House of Representatives, Hon. Muktar Betera Aliyu has visited the President-Elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a view to extracting his support and endorsement. The member representing Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno State has been canvassing support for his speakership aspiration with party…