Politics - Page 13

Tinubu Meets With Obi, Fayemi At Pope Leo’s Inauguration

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday met with the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, and a former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, at the Vatican during Pope Leo XIV’s installation service at the Vatican, Rome. In

May 19, 2025

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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SERVICE COMMISSION

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved Dr Saviour Enyiekere’s appointment as Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC) for a five-year renewable term. Until his appointment, Enyiekere, an environmental specialist, was the deputy chief of staff to the Senate President. President

by News Editor

February 20, 2025

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Tensions Rise in Senate as Seat Arrangement Causes Controversy

Tensions flared during plenary on Monday as a dispute over seating arrangements led to a heated exchange between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and the senate leadership. The controversy began when Senator Natasha’s seat was relocated upon resumption of the session, but she refused

by News Editor

February 20, 2025

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June 12: We Acted In ‘Extreme National Interest’, Says IBB

Former military president Ibrahim Babangida says the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election was for “national interest”. IBB, as he is fondly called, was the military president during that election which was widely believed to have been won by Moshood

by News Editor

February 20, 2025

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After 32 Years, Babangida Acknowledges Abiola’s June 12 Election Victory

Thirty-two years after his controversial annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election, Nigeria’s former Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, admitted for the first time that the late philanthropist and democracy hero Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola won the election. The startling

by News Editor

February 20, 2025

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Perish Any Plans to Declare State Of Emergency In Osun, Sowunmi Tells FG

A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, says the APC-controlled Federal Government should perish any plan to declare a state of emergency in Osun State. “It was rumoured that some fellows are deceiving themselves to declare a state of

by News Editor

February 20, 2025

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LABOUR PARTY PRESS STATEMENT: ON THE DEFECTION OF 27 LAGOS HoA MEMBERS TO LP

Fellow Nigerians, The Lagos State House of Assembly, in its recent statement signed by Hon. (Otunba) Ogundipe Stephen Olukayode, Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security, has attempted to dismiss reports that 27 of its members are planning to

by News Editor

February 19, 2025

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Osun LG Crisis: Lawmakers Condemn Forceful Takeover, Accuse APC Leaders of Instigating Violence

The Osun State Caucus of the 10th National Assembly has condemned the forceful takeover of local government secretariats across Osun State by sacked council officials, calling it an act of lawlessness that threatens democracy and the rule of law. In a press

by News Editor

February 19, 2025

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LG Crisis: Reps Plans to Investigate Security Situation In Osun

The House of Representatives is wading into the security situation in Osun State and has resolved to set up an ad hoc committee to carry out an investigation. The resolution of the House comes after considering a motion from Honourable Bamidele Salam,

by News Editor

February 19, 2025

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N54tn Budget: National Assembly Adjusts Allocations, Increases Recurrent Expenditure

The National Assembly on Tuesday revised the 2025 budget, making significant adjustments by reducing capital expenditure by over N500 billion while increasing recurrent expenditure by the same amount. Despite the changes, the total budget size remains N54.99 trillion. The adjustments, which affected

by News Editor

February 19, 2025

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2027 Presidential Ticket Not Zoned To South-East, Says LP

The Labour Party (LP) has denied zoning its 2027 presidential ticket to the South-East. LP in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, said the comments credited to the party’s National Chairman, Julius Abure, were taken out of context. “Labour

by News Editor

February 18, 2025

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AGF Prohibits Police from Parading Criminal Suspects

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has directed the Nigeria Police Force to discontinue the practice of parading criminal suspects before the media. This decision, aimed at protecting the rights of individuals presumed innocent until

by News Editor

February 18, 2025

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PRESS RELEASE: PUBLICATION OF LETTER TO DSS

Our attention has been drawn to a publication by the Department of State Security (DSS) regarding a letter dated 14th February 2025, titled “Enhanced Security Measures for LSHA.” Earlier today, lawmakers and staff of the Lagos State House of Assembly arrived at

by News Editor

February 17, 2025

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APC Calls Tambuwal ‘Serial Defector,’ Questions His Moral Standing to Comment on Party Defectors

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has said former Governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, lacked the moral right to comment on the intentions of politicians, who have defected from a crisis-ridden PDP to the ruling party. The former governor recently asserted

by News Editor

February 17, 2025

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PDP Asks INEC To Declare Seats Of Four Defectors Vacant

The Kaduna State Chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare vacant the seats of three members of the State House of Assembly and a member of the House of Representatives who

by News Editor

February 17, 2025

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Shehu Sani Rejoins APC as Governor Uba Sani Welcomes Defectors to Ruling Party

Former Senator Shehu Sani has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC) after years of political realignment. Sani, who previously represented Kaduna Central in the Senate, was among several prominent politicians who defected to the ruling party during a grand rally held

by News Editor

February 17, 2025

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Politics - Page 13

Tinubu Meets With Obi, Fayemi At Pope Leo’s Inauguration

STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE: PRESIDENT TINUBU APPOINTS CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY SERVICE COMMISSION

Tensions Rise in Senate as Seat Arrangement Causes Controversy

June 12: We Acted In ‘Extreme National Interest’, Says IBB

After 32 Years, Babangida Acknowledges Abiola’s June 12 Election Victory

Perish Any Plans to Declare State Of Emergency In Osun, Sowunmi Tells FG

LABOUR PARTY PRESS STATEMENT: ON THE DEFECTION OF 27 LAGOS HoA MEMBERS TO LP

Osun LG Crisis: Lawmakers Condemn Forceful Takeover, Accuse APC Leaders of Instigating Violence

LG Crisis: Reps Plans to Investigate Security Situation In Osun

N54tn Budget: National Assembly Adjusts Allocations, Increases Recurrent Expenditure

2027 Presidential Ticket Not Zoned To South-East, Says LP

AGF Prohibits Police from Parading Criminal Suspects

PRESS RELEASE: PUBLICATION OF LETTER TO DSS

APC Calls Tambuwal ‘Serial Defector,’ Questions His Moral Standing to Comment on Party Defectors

PDP Asks INEC To Declare Seats Of Four Defectors Vacant

Shehu Sani Rejoins APC as Governor Uba Sani Welcomes Defectors to Ruling Party

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