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INEC sets date for supplementary elections in Kebbi and Adamawa
On Monday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced through a tweet that the supplementary elections for governorship, national, and state assembly will be held on Saturday, April 15. “Arising…
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BREAKING: INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and state house of assembly
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has on Thursday evening released the final list of candidates for the governorship elections and state house of assembly. Noticeably absent from the list…
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[The Activism Blog] Falana’s message to Saraki on pensions should provoke citizens to act
Human right lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has advised the Senate president Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki to return his pension and the house built for him by the Kwara state government…
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El Rufai isn’t swayed by public criticism, religious bill is here to stay
Despite the heavy criticism from the general public over the bill proposed to legislate religious activities in Kaduna state, Governor Nasir El-Rufai remains unperturbed. The governor's resolute stance was revealed…
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Majority Leader reportedly seen sweeping Osun State Assembly, as workers go on strike
Once upon a time not-too-long ago, Justice Folahanmi Oloyede wrote a petition calling for the probe of Osun state governor, Rauf Aregbesola, over his alleged financial recklessness with the state's…
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Fayose may be getting less-popular, as Okada riders, bus drivers fail to ‘defend his mandate’
by Kolapo Olapoju Although supporters and members of Governor Ayodele Fayose laid siege to the Ekiti State House of Assembly to prevent the resumption of the 19 All Progressives Congress…
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“There is money in politics” – Desmond Elliot reveals why he wants to run for office
by Kolapo Olapoju Nollywood practitioner, Desmond Olusola Elliot, is nowadays a politician, who's aiming to run for a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2015. In…
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For the record: Scandalous pension Law – History will vindicate me – Godswill Akpabio
by Godswill Akpabio I am deeply saddened by the vilification of the Honourable Members of the House of Assembly for undertaking a course of action, which we as a state,…
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‘Speak good English, you’re embarrassing us’: Rivers APC warns lawmaker, Evans Bipi
by 'Jola Sotubo Controversial Rivers legislator, Evans Bipi has been warned by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to either speak good English, as expected of a legislator,…
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Double murder case: Rivers Assembly leader, Chidi Lloyd, released on bail
by Adeola Balogun Following his arrest over allegations of murder, leader of the Rivers House of Assembly, Chidi Lloyd has been freed on bail. The legislator is said to have…
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Why I was arrested – Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd
by Oge Okonkwo Embattled Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd who was arrested by operatives of the police force in the state has described the allegations of double murder against him as…
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Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd, arrested ‘while trying to escape in Amaechi’s private jet’ – Police
by 'Jola Sotubo Controversial Rivers lawmaker, Chidi Lloyd, has been arrested by operatives of the police force in the state. Hon. Lloyd is still standing trial for his part in…
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I’ll return to the PDP on one condition – Amaechi opens up
by 'Jola Sotubo Governor Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers has said that he will return to the People's Democratic Party (PDP) if President Goodluck Jonathan satisfies just one condition. Governor Amaechi…
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Violence erupts in Rivers community as PDP, APC supporters clash
by 'Jola Sotubo The tension in Rivers yesterday erupted into violence in the Emohua Local Government Area of the state. The state has been besieged with constant crises following the…
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Rivers crisis: Anti-Amaechi lawmakers set to begin impeachment moves against him (Report)
by 'Jola Sotubo The woes of Rivers Governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi seem to have arisen again. Just when the embattled governor might have decided to heave a sigh of relief,…
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I only made abortion available to those who need it – Okorocha
by 'Jola Sotubo Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo has clarified that the bill currently before the state House of Assembly is not for the legalization of abortion. He was reacting…
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‘I’m ready’: Suntai writes Taraba Assembly, seeks to resume office
by Moyo Salvador Just days after arriving the country, Governor Danbaba Suntai of Taraba State is reported to have sent a letter to the State House of Assembly seeking to resume his…
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Rivers impeachment crisis: More chaos as police disperse assembly supporters with teargas [DETAILS]
by Akan Ido There are indications that the political fracas which culminated yesterday in the hospitalization of some members of Rivers State House of Assembly and the impromptu visit of…
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Imo deputy governor, Jude Agbaso impeached for financial fraud
by Chi Ibe Imo-State-Deputy-Governor-Jude-Agbaso- The State House of Assembly has sacked Imo State Deputy Governor, Jude Agbaso after a seven-man panel headed by Justice G.C Ihekire, concluded its investigation of…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy