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Ondo Gov. Akeredolu returns home three months after embarking on medical trip
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has returned to the country after three months of medical leave in Germany. Akeredolu began his medical leave in June, which was later extended indefinitely by the state House of Assembly. Akeredolu transferred power to his deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, in line with constitutional provisions after he embarked on the […]
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I’m In office To End Bad Leadership In Nigeria- Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he vied for the office of president to end bad leadership in the country. Tinubu who is in India for the G-20 Summit said this during an interaction with Nigerians in India on Thursday evening, September 7. “We are here to present a new future to you. A future […]
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Tribunal Strikes Out Atiku’s Claim Of Guinean Citizenship And Drug Case Against Tinubu
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar’s petition of dual citizenship and drug conviction against President Bola Tinubu, has been dismissed by the Presidential Election Petitions Court. Atiku had claimed that Tinubu failed to disclose in his form EC9 that he holds dual citizenship of Nigeria and Guinea, having voluntarily acquired the citizenship […]
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Buhari congratulates Tinubu over his victory at the Tribunal
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Tinubu for his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Court. The court on Wednesday, September 6 upheld the election of President Tinubu and dismissed the petitions filed by the Labour Party, Peoples Democratic Party and the Allied Peoples Movement APM. In a statement signed by his media aide, […]
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APC, Nigerians vindicated with Tinubu’s victory at PEPC – Alli
Senator Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has extended his heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Tinubu on his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC). This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan. The PEPC had on Wednesday affirmed the election of […]
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Tribunal verdict reaffirms my electoral victory as transparent, well-deserved- Alli
Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has described the judgment of the National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan as a reaffirmation that his electoral victory in February 25 election was well-deserved. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Wednesday. The […]
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Oyo South: Alli floors PDP’s Tegbe, NNPP’s Gbogbolomo at tribunal
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Ibadan, has upheld the election of Senator Sharafadeen Alli of All Progressives Congress (APC), as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The panel delivered the judgment on Wednesday when it dismissed the petition filed by the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the district, […]
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INEC can’t be forced to e-transmit results- Tribunal
The Presidential Election Petitions Court has said that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cannot be forced to e-transmit election results. In a judgement delivered on Wednesday, September 6, the five-man panel of the Presidential Election petition Court PEPC led by Justice Haruna Tsammani held that INEC was at liberty to decide the mode of […]
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Tribunal strikes out evidence by 10 out of Obi/LP’s 13 witnesses, dismisses LP’s 25% FCT votes claim
The Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) has struck out the evidence of 10 out of the 13 witnesses called by Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP) in support of their petition against the election of President Bola Tinubu. In a judgment delivered today September 6, the court held that the witnesses, who were subpoenaed […]
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I’ll Break All Bottlenecks, Investors Will Make Profit In Nigeria- President Tinubu Says As He Meets Indian Richman
President Bola Tinubu has said that Nigeria under his watch will become one of the “most conducive places on earth” for foreign investments. According to a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, President Tinubu said this when he spoke at a meeting with Indian billionaire, Gopichand Hinduja, […]
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Presidential Tribunal to deliver judgement September 6, to allow live broadcast
The much-anticipated verdict of the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPT) is expected to be delivered on Wednesday, September 6th. The Registrar of the Court of Appeal, Umar Bangari, disclosed this during an interview with Channels Television on Monday, September 4. He mentioned that the proceedings will be open to live broadcast by interested television stations. […]
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Lagosians Anticipate Long-Awaited Blue Rail As Operation Begins Today
The first ride is expected to commence from Marina to Mile 2 Train Station with Governor Sanwo-Olu on board. All is now set for the Lagos Blue Line to begin commercial operations with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and some select persons expected to take the first ride on Monday. The first phase of the rail line extends […]
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Alli celebrates VP Shettima’s leadership qualities, dedication to Nigeria @ 57
Sen. Sharafadeen Alli(APC-Oyo South) has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima GCON on his 57th birthday anniversary, commending his unwavering dedication to serving Nigeria. This is contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Akeem Abas and made available to newsmen on Saturday. Alli expressed profound gratitude towards the Vice President for his […]
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President Tinubu appoints 32-year-old Khalil Suleiman Halilu as new NASENI boss
President Bola Tinubu has named Khalil Suleiman Halilu as the new Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale on Friday evening, September 1, said Halilu will serve for an initial […]
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“Wike worked against Atiku not PDP, can’t be suspended” – Onwordi tells Bwala
Cheiftian of the People’s Democratic Party PDP in Delta State Mr James Endurance Onwordi known as Ibori Ubulu has cautioned the spokesperson of the Atiku/PDP presidential campaign organization in the 2023 general elections, Daniel Bwala, against speaking ill of the minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike . Onwordi who disclosed this in Asaba while addressing newsmen […]
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We Inherited A Bad Economy – FG
The Federal Government has said that it inherited a bad economy with an unacceptable high rate of unemployment. Addressing journalists at the end of the inaugural Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. […]
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Oyo South Senator, Alli partners Nigeria Police to improve welfare, effective policing
A lot of people criticize politicians for their lack of impact in their communities, but Sen. Sharafadeen Alli (APC-Oyo South) has shown that being a politician goes beyond the title. The senator, representing Oyo South Senatorial District, has partnered with the Nigeria Police to ensure welfare and effective policing. Alli is the Chairman, Senate Committee […]
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Oyo: Iseyin South Political Head, FM Hails Makinde For Setting Pace For Upcoming Politicians
— Commends Over Execution Of Iseyin City Hall, Infrastructures Across Oke-Ogun The Ex Caretaker Chairman and Current Political Head, Iseyin South Local Council Development Area(LCDA), Iseyin Local Government, Area of Oyo State, Hon. Fasasi Raheem Ajibola popularly known as ‘FM’ has hailed Governor Seyi Makinde over his firm stance aimed at setting pace for the […]
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Tinubu Bars FG Officials With No Direct Participation In UNGA From Traveling
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to stop government officials who have no business at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York from travelling. In a statement released by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu stated that the decision was taken in line “with a broader […]
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Security aide blocks Edo State Deputy Governor Shaibu from accessing Gov Obaseki
There was a mild drama at the 32nd anniversary of Edo State, held at the New Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City, Edo State, when a security aide to Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, stopped his deputy, Philip Shaibu, from accessing his principal during the service. Photos shared online show a security operative blocking Shaibu […]
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