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Fuel Price Hike: Senate Promises Intervention, Afenifere and Reps Demand Reversal

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The Senate has pledged to address concerns regarding the recent fuel price hike, while Afenifere and some Representatives demand a reversal of the price increment. Nigerians are struggling with high petrol prices and scarcity, with long queues and black market sales. Afenifere, a pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, called on the Federal Government to order the Nigerian […]

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PDP Postpones NWC Meeting Amid Wike, Governors’ Tension

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its National Working Committee (NWC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 5, 2024, due to the increasing tension between former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, and the PDP Governors Forum. The meeting was expected to address the disagreements between Wike and the governors regarding the Rivers State party congresses.

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IPAC has Proposed a Single-Day Elections to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs

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The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has recommended amending the Electoral Act to conduct all elections – presidential, National Assembly, governorship, and state House of Assembly – on a single day. This proposal aims to address the challenges of the current staggered election system, which is considered economically unsustainable and logistically challenging. IPAC argues that the

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Speakers Demand Financial Autonomy for State Assemblies

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The Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly has called on state governors to ensure direct disbursement of funds to state legislatures, as required by the constitution. In a discussion, the Speakers emphasized the importance of financial autonomy for effective governance and warned that non-compliance could lead to a breakdown in governance. They urged

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Oshiomhole Criticizes Edo First Lady’s Comment on Governorship Candidates’ Marital Status

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Adams Oshiomhole, former Governor of Edo State, has criticized the state’s First Lady, Betsy Obaseki, for her comment on the marital status of the governorship candidates. During the PDP’s campaign flag-off, Mrs. Obaseki emphasized the importance of having a woman in the Government House and introduced the wife of the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo. Oshiomhole

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Wike Threatens PDP Governors Over Interference in Rivers State Affairs

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Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, has warned Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors not to interfere in the party’s affairs in Rivers State. Wike threatened to cause a political crisis in the states of any PDP governor who tries to interfere in the party’s affairs in

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Imo APC Primary Election Causes Concerns as Party Fails to Set New Date

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The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is in confusion as the party has yet to conduct its primary elections, despite initially announcing August 22 and later August 24 as the dates for the exercise. The primary elections are meant to select candidates for the 27 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 305

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Kogi PDP Moves to Suspend Senator Dino Melaye for Declaring Party Dead

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The Kogi State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has initiated suspension proceedings against Senator Dino Melaye for his recent statement declaring the party dead. The party’s elders, led by Alhaji Ibrahim Dansofo, announced this in a statement on Sunday, stating that Melaye’s actions have become a burden to the party. According to the

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Governors’ Aide Appointments Brings Controversy Amid Rising Debts

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Twelve state governors have appointed a total of 4,835 aides since assuming office in 2023, despite concerns about the high cost of governance and rising debts. This move has raised eyebrows, especially considering the country’s economic challenges. Section 196(1) of the 1999 Constitution empowers state governors to appoint aides to assist them in their duties.

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Ganduje and Kwankwaso’s Feud Continues, As They Display Animosity In A Wedding

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The rift between Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, and Senator Musa Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, was on full display at the recent wedding of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s daughter, Laila. Despite sitting close to each other, the two politicians avoided eye contact and interaction.

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