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July 13, 2018
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The Big 5: R-APC sues APC, Oshiomhole and 52 others, Buhari refuses assent to 4 bills passed by NASS and other stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Reformed All Progressives Congress (R-APC) has sued the APC, its National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and 52 others. In the suit filed by the group on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, they urged the court to restrain... Read More
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April 17, 2018
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The Late 5: IDPs stone Nasarawa governor, Two PDP lawmakers decamp to APGA, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Festus Keyamo (SAN) as the Director, Strategic Communications for his 2019 presidential campaigns. Keyamo becomes the official spokesperson for Buhari’s campaign for the 2019 presidential poll. The letter informing him of the appointment was signed by the Minister of... Read More
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July 25, 2017
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Buhari is fit to return home – Al-Makura

Nassarawa State governor, Tanko Al-Makura has said President Muhammadu Buhari is not confined to a chair as being insinuated by critics. Al-Makura was one of those who paid a visit to the President in London on Sunday. Others include APC National Chairman John Odigie-Oyegun, Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, Governors Rochas Okorocha (Imo), Nasir El-Rufai (Kaduna)... Read More
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July 24, 2017
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Why were these the governors to visit Buhari?

by Alexander O. Onukwue How did the APC Governors come about the four names that visited President Buhari on Sunday evening in London? Because, from the comments on the subject, not many persons feel it was an eminent delegation to relay any message from the country to the absent President, or from the President to... Read More
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October 2, 2016
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I will not contest for any elective position in 2019 – Al-Makura

Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa state says he will not contest for any elective position after the end of his tenure in 2019. He said this during a media chat to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Nasarawa State, debunking claims that he had plans to be a Senator in 2019. Al-Makura said, “Contesting for  the senatorial... Read More
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July 22, 2014
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Power pass power: Guess who Nasarawa Governor, Al-Makura met yesterday…

by Kolapo Olapoju He seems to be calming down. Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has held a meeting at the Presidential villa, Abuja, with President Goodluck Jonathan over the impeachment moves against him by members of the state House of Assembly. During the meeting which had the ‘impeachment issue’ as the main topic, Jonathan... Read More
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July 21, 2014
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“We have started this” | Nasarawa lawmakers tell us when they will impeach Al-Makura

by Kolapo Olapoju Nasarawa State lawmakers have insisted that there is no plan to relent on their effort to impeach the state governor, Alhaji Tanko Al-Makura. Members of the house of Assembly say they do not intend to go into negotiations with the traditional rulers of the state, who are trying to save the governor... Read More
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July 21, 2014
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APC leaders to be put on security watchlist by FG | Read Why

by Kolapo Olapoju A top government official has revealed that security agencies have reportedly put some national leaders of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) on their watch list. Following the threats allegedly issued by the party chieftans of the party over the impeachment of Adamawa State ex-governor, Murtala Nyako, the APC leaders could be... Read More
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July 19, 2014
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Impeachment: APC leaders hold emergency meeting to save Al-Makura

by Kolapo Olapoju All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders had a clandestine meeting on Friday, July 18, in Abuja to strategise on how to fight the alleged plot to impeach the Nasarawa State Governor, Tanko Al-Makura. According to Punch reports, a source said that the APC leadership stressed the need to build a robust support for the... Read More
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December 1, 2013
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NGO sues Nasarawa governor for abandoning accident victim hit by convoy

by Oke Efagene Nasarawa State governor, Tanko Al-Makura, is being sued to court by a non-governmental organozation, Centre for Social Justice for allegedly abandoning Ayuba Yakubu of Kwandere village after he was hit by the governor’s convoy. The accident occurred over a year ago, when the convoy was conveying the Nasarawa First Lady, Salamatu Al-Makura... Read More
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May 14, 2013
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The lesson I want Jonathan to learn – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze When 103 women tell you that N1million is not their problem, and that they want the full entitlements of their dead husbands, better find the money. Chris Huhne was the UK’s Minister of State for Energy as recently as 2012. Okay, they call them “Secretary” out there, but you know what I’m... Read More
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May 13, 2013
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“We have had enough bloodshed in Nasarawa” – Governor promises “nemesis” for evil-doers

by NAN Governor Tanko Al-makura of Nasarawa State has vowed punishment for the militia, Ombatse, responsible for the killing of policemen last week, saying the group and its sponsors are driven by political interests, and not religion. The governor said all those linked to the group will not go unpunished. He gave the assurance in... Read More
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