Politics

VP Harris top choice to replace Biden in election race if he steps aside, sources say, amid calls for him to quit race

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Vice President Kamala Harris is the top alternative to replace U.S. President Joe Biden if he decides not to continue his reelection campaign, according to seven senior sources at the Biden campaign, the White House and the Democratic National Committee with knowledge of current discussions on the topic. Biden’s fumbling, sometimes-incoherent and widely-panned first-debate performance … [Read more…]

INEC says FCT Area Council Chairmen to remain in office until 2026

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Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has declared that the incumbent Area Council Chairman in the Federal Capital Territory would remain in office till 2026. Yakubu made the clarification on Friday at a meeting with the leadership of political parties. Against the backdrop of agitation for the conduct of fresh elections … [Read more…]

Govs Abiodun, Soludo emerge Chairman, Vice Chairman, Southern Governors Forum, Respectively

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The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Monday, emerged the Chairman of the Southern Governors Forum. The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Charles Soludo, emerged as the Vice Chairman. The emergence of the Abiodun and Soludo, was  part of the decision reached at the end of the meeting of the Southern Governors Forum, held … [Read more…]

IGP says barricade of Rivers local gov’t secretariats to continue, as caretaker chairmen resume

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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said his men would continue to barricade all local government secretariats in Rivers State amidst the ongoing political tension. Egbetokun made this known on Thursday in Abuja while addressing journalists on the sidelines of a meeting with Commissioners of Police and other senior officers. He disclosed that policemen … [Read more…]

Fubara Swears in Caretaker Committee Chairmen, as APC demands State of Emergency in Rivers

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Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sworn in Caretaker Committee Chairmen for the 23 Local Government Councils of Rivers State. The governor swore in the chairmen at Council Chambers of Government House, Port Harcourt, on Wednesday morning. They were earlier screened by the faction of Rivers House of Assembly loyal to the governor. The tenure of the … [Read more…]

In Rivers, state assembly set to screen 23 Caretaker Committee chairmen, members today

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The Rt. Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo-led Rivers State House of Assembly has sent out invites to screen the Caretaker Committee, CTC, Chairmen, and members for the 23 local government areas of the state today. This followed the expiration of the tenure of the elected chairmen and councillors of the 23 LGAs in the state. The … [Read more…]

Gov. Fubara Directs Administrative Heads To Take Charge Of LGAs

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… As Two LGA Chairmen Announce Willingness To Leave Office Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has directed Heads of Administration in the 23 Local Government Areas, to take over from the elected council chairmen whose three-year tenure elapsed at midnight on Monday. Governor Fubara gave the directive in a stage broadcast on Tuesday morning. He … [Read more…]

17 Political Parties Make INEC-Published Final List For Ondo Gubernatorial Election

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has published the final list of candidates for the Ondo State Governorship election in Southwest Nigeria. The breakdown indicates that 17 political parties fielded candidates for the 16 November 2024 polls. This is coming on the heels of the Commission publishing the personal particulars of the governorship candidates and … [Read more…]

Court to hear suit seeking Ganduje’s sack as APC Chairman June 26

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The Federal High Court, Abuja, yesterday, fixed June 26, to hear a suit seeking the removal of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdullahi Ganduje. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after the plaintiff’s lawyer, Benjamin Davou, sought the leave of the court to allow time to reply to Ganduje’s preliminary … [Read more…]

Tinubu Congratulates Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala On 70th Birthday

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her 70th birthday. Felicitating the World renowned economist, President Tinubu in a statement signed by his Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, commended her for being a worthy ambassador of Nigeria, exemplifying the diligence, and brilliance that Nigerians are known for. The … [Read more…]