LAGOS- In their efforts to reposition the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2023 general elections, governors elected on the platform of the party are plotting the removal of Prince Uche Secondus, the national chairman of the party, Daily Independent exclusively gathered. Sources in the party told Daily Independent …
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The Senate has stepped down the confirmation of the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, as a National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The chamber has reached out to the presidency to replace Onochie, whose nomination has divided senators. The Presidency is currently …
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President @MBuhari presides over Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting and Swears-In INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, at The State House, Abuja. Professor Mahmood Yakubu was on Wednesday sworn in for a second term as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and believes elections in the country are …
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The rank of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the House of Representatives increased swelled on Tuesday as Hon. Herman Hembe announced his defection from the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) to the APC. However, Minority Leader of the House, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu described the defection as illegal and asked …
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Benue APC Chairman Escapes Lynching As Angry Youths Attack His Residence Over Death Of His Guard (Photos) The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Benue State, Comrade Abba Yaro narrowly escaped lynching on Monday, when angry youths attacked his Makurdi residence in protest over the death of a …
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The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, may hit N180 per litre this month, according to marketers, as oil prices extended their rally on Monday, with Brent crude trading near $50 per barrel. Brent, the international oil benchmark, has risen by more than 15 per cent …
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IMMEDIATE past National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has distanced himself from the suit filed by Mr Hillard Eta asking the court to quash the dissolution of the National Working Committee, NWC, and make Eta acting national chairman. Eta, a National Vice-Chairman, South-South, in …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, declared Mrs Amaka Ugwueze, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), winner of Isi-Uzo State Constituency By-Election in Enugu State. Declaring the results at Isi-Uzo council headquarters in Ikem, INEC Collation Officer for the By-Election, Mr Chukwuemeka Nwachukwu, said that Ugwueze …
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The refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to replace the service chiefs despite repeated calls by the National Assembly and other eminent Nigerians will be the major point of discussion when the president meets with the House of Representatives on Thursday,Newsextra24 has gathered. The lawmakers said they are ready to confront …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, Sunday declared the candidate of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Stephen Odey, winner of Saturday’s Cross River north Senatorial by-elections. While PDP candidate Mrs Maria Akwaji also emerged victorious at the Obudu State Constituency by-elections. The Collation Officer for the senatorial by-election, Prof. Ameh …
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