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(Ovichnews Nigeria) - The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled plans to introduce a student...APC Ward Exco Suspends Senator Jimoh Ibrahim for Alleged Anti-Party Activities in Ondo State
Trade Union Congress (TUC) Rejects Federal Government's N48,000 Minimum Wage Proposal as "Makes No Sense"
Oyo Government Assures Public: No Need for Concern Over Olubadan's Nomination
Presidency Asserts Tinubu's Neutrality Amidst Rivers Crisis
Only NWC has power to suspend Ganduje – APC
Northern Activists and NNPP Warn Federal Government Against Military Pact with US, France
(Ovichnews Nigeria) - In a recent statement, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kalu, has asserted that former Lagos State Governor Bola Tinubu should not be held accountable for the current challenges facing Nigeria. Kalu's remarks come amidst growing discussions and criticisms surrounding Tinubu's influence and impact on the nation's socio-economic landscape.
(Ovichnews Nigeria) - In a significant development, the government and workers have come to a mutual agreement regarding an increase in the minimum wage, as announced by prominent political figure, Oshiomhole. This positive outcome signifies a step towards improving the standard of living for workers and fostering better labor relations in the country.
Northern Governors yesterday in Kaduna rallied against increasing kidnapping, out-of-school children, insecurity and other problems militating against the progress of the region, describing the situation as an unacceptable reality that must be tackled head-on.
(Ovichnews Nigeria) - In a significant legal development that has reverberated through the political landscape of Edo State, the High Court has delivered a decisive ruling by dismissing the suits brought against the candidacy of Ighodalo within the People's Democratic Party (PDP) for the upcoming gubernatorial election.
(Ovichnews Nigeria) - In a surprising development, former presidential aspirant Cosmos Ndukwe has officially announced his decision to resign from the People's Democratic Party (PDP). The unexpected move has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, raising questions and speculation about Ndukwe's motivations and future political endeavors.
Former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has again expressed regret for helping Siminalayi Fubara to become the governor of the oil-rich state.
The Nigeria Citizens Watch for Good Governance, NCWGG, a civil society organization, has asked Governor Alex Otti of Abia State to focus on governing the state and face his tasks rather than propagating statements that cannot be verified.
The Action Alliance, AA, has slated April 27 for the conduct of its Ondo State governorship primaries ahead of the November 16 poll. Mr James Vernimbe, the AA National Secretary, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.
The former Governor of Benue State, Chief Samuel Ortom has said irrespective of political inclination, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume remains the indisputable political leader of the State.
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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in the Netherlands on a state visit.
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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bamidele Oloyeloogun said the party will lose the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election if Saturday’s primary is not cancelled.
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The National Working Committee NWC of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC on Tuesday received the report of the Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo Primary Election Committee for Ondo state, commending the Kogi state governor for doing a thorough job against all odds.
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A former spokesman for the defunct Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, Daniel Bwala said the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC needs a reform.
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The Katsina State Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has set the nomination form fee for those contesting for the seat of local government chairman at five million naira.
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Following the absence of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, for his arraignment, the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to serve a copy of the charge against him on his lawyer.
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The polity was divided, yesterday, over the clamour for state police in Nigeria as leaders brainstormed at a one-day national dialogue on state policing organised by the House of Representatives.
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(Ovichnews Nigeria) - According to reports, the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) administration in Kano state made an attempt to suspend Dr Ganduje, a move that has been described by the APC as an act by 'impersonators' who are not members of their party. This has caused a stir in the political landscape and raised concerns about the integrity and unity of the ruling party.
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(Ovichnews Nigeria) - Amidst rising tension and controversy, the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election in Ondo State finally came to an end with the declaration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the winner. The announcement was made in the early hours of Monday, causing mixed reactions across the nation.
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said no fewer than 171,922 delegates will elect the party’s candidate for the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State this Saturday.
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A Federal High Court in Kano has restrained the executive members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ganduje Ward, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of the state, from further action on the purported suspension of the APC national chairman, Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.
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The All Progressives Congress said the former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje remains that national chairman of the party.
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Embattled Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Illya Umar Damagum said the national chairmanship of the party is not a do-or-die affair for him.
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The meeting of the National Caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is set to begin as former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, former Jigawa State, Sule Lamido and his former Plateau State counterpart, Sen. Jonah Jang have arrived the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge, venue of the meeting.
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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has undertaken to review the Rivers State Caretaker Committee list which has been a source of contention between Governor Similaye Fubura and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike.
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka has warned that any wrong decision taken at the National Executive Committee meeting could either make or mar the party.
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje says he remains the National Chairman of the party, boasting to the Kano State Government that he is unshakeable.
The presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has emphasized the need for Nigeria to return the parliamentary system of government.
Kano state high Court has affirmed the suspension of the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje as member of the party.
Stakeholders in Delta State and human rights activist, Femi Falana, SAN, said yesterday the Nigerian Army lacks powers to deprive Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and journalists access to Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, where gunmen killed 17 military personnel and an unspecified number of residents on March 14.
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state, has assured the people of the state that he would implement the Ondo Seaport project, if elected.
The senators and members of the House of Representatives will on April 23, 2024, move into their main chambers where legislative business will be conducted.
The Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has described the call for the resignation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) acting National Chairman, Amb. Umar lliya Damagum as, “ill-timed and inappropriate.”
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has apologised to the immediate past senator representing Edo South, Matthew Urhokhide, saying he regretted supporting Sen. Ehigie Uzamere against him while in the All Progressives Congress (APC).
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George has described the invasion of the Oyo State House of Assembly complex by the Yoruba Nation agitators as an act of treason.
The impeachment of Edo State deputy governor Philip Shaibu by the State House of Assembly has again put the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the eye of the storm with the governorship election in the state just five months away.
Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has declared that the state, under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) administration, will continue to support and collaborate with the federal government to improve the standard of living of its citizens.
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has sounded a note of warning to the local government chairmen in the State, declaring that those disrespecting him as governor of the state have already dug their pit and will soon fall into it.
The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s House of Assembly candidates have appealed to the 60 House of Representatives members who had recently threatened to dump the party in the face of its ongoing internal crisis to rather explore ways of resolving the issues causing grievances.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has shifted the screening of its aspirants for the Nov.16 Ondo State governorship election to Friday, following the declaration of Thursday as a public holiday by the Federal Government.
As the April 18, 2024, National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) approaches, apprehension has gripped members over who will take charge of the party afterwards, with stakeholders and interest groups engaged in a battle for the structure and soul of the party.
Abuja-Ahead of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s make or mar National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting scheduled for April 17 and 18, party stakeholders and power blocs have renewed their battle for control of the party structure.
The Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, High Chief Rashidi Ladoja, has faulted the position of some Ibadan High Chiefs over the health status of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin.
IMPEACHED Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr Philip Shaibu, has said his removal by the Edo State House of Assembly would not stand the test of time, adding that the whole exercise was because of the September 21 governorship election in the state.
