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THE All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has challenged former Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola over allegations against ex-Governor Gboyega Oyetola, labelling Aregbesola as untruthful. During a weekend event in Ilesa, Aregbesola accused Oyetola of betraying him and his supporters over a supposed power-sharing agreement, which he claims contributed to …

THE Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ondo State, Fatai Adams, has been suspended by the State Working Committee, SWC, of the opposition party. According to the SWC, the move was taken over the alleged anti-party activities of Adams and the purported infiltration of the party by the …

LAGOS State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has spread festive cheer among the city’s street sweepers and waste handlers, by approving an End of the Year bonus for them in appreciation of their critical role in keeping Lagos clean. The announcement, made through the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management …

THE Rivers State Governorship candidate of the Accord in the 2023 general elections, Chief Dumo Lulu-Briggs has withdrawn his appeal at the Supreme Court against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Lulu-Briggs in his 2024 New Year message to Rivers people, …

FORMER speaker of the Ondo state House of Assembly, Bakita Bello, has accused desperate politicians of failing to show enough love and respect for the late Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Trojan News reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain made this known in an interview with PUNCH. Speaking on the political …

NATIONAL Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Barr. Julius Abure has said he would institute legal action against a factional chieftain of the party, Abayomi Arabambi for defamation. Abure said this in a press statement where he advised members of the Labour Party and unsuspecting members of the public to …

THE 2023 governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Rivers State, Magnus Abe, has declared his intention to leave the party and join the All Progressives Congress (APC). During an appearance on Channels Television’s “Politics Today” programme on Monday, Abe stated, “Politically, I am heading back for the APC.” This …

THE presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, on Monday said his party, in 2024, will adjust to a new role as Nigeria’s main opposition party. Obi, in his New Year Message, said LP will remain firmly in opposition and keep the All Progressives Congress (APC) on its toes …

THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s New Year address, calling it a “harvest of deceit, false claims, and empty promises.” This reaction follows Tinubu’s speech where he acknowledged the frustration of Nigerians due to recent economic decisions, including fuel subsidy removal and Naira devaluation. In …

FORMER President Muhammadu Buhari says all concerned citizens must unite to end the menace of drug abuse in Katsina State. Buhari said this at a dialogue organised by a group of concerned Katsina elders, Katsina Consultative Forum, KCF, with the theme, ‘Tackling the menace of drug abuse among youths in …