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Politics · Daily Trust ·
Gbenga Hashim asks Tinubu, INEC to respect electoral act, allow primaries to hold in September
Gbenga Hashim has called on President Bola Tinubu and the Independent National Electoral Commission to adhere to the provisions of the Electoral Act. He specifically requested that political parties be permitted to conduct their primary elections in September to ensure compliance with the established legal framework for elections.
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Politics · Daily Trust ·
‘Over 5m illegal firearms circulating in Southwest’
More than five million illegal firearms are reportedly in circulation across the Southwest region of Nigeria. The presence of these unauthorized weapons highlights concerns regarding regional security and the proliferation of small arms, posing a challenge to law enforcement and safety efforts within the affected states.
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Politics · BusinessDay ·
Borno adopts Gubio as APC consensus governorship candidate
The All Progressives Congress in Borno State has officially adopted Gubio as its consensus candidate for the governorship position. This move indicates a unified approach by the party leadership to select its representative for the upcoming elections, aiming to ensure stability and internal agreement within the state's political structure.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
Minister Demands Trust Fund For Humanitarian Affairs, Poverty Reduction
A Nigerian government minister has called for the establishment of a dedicated trust fund to support humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction initiatives. The proposed fund aims to provide sustainable financial resources for addressing social welfare challenges and improving the lives of vulnerable citizens across the country through structured interventions.
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Politics · Daily Post ·
Supreme Court judgment affirmed Mohammed, Anyanwu PDP leadership – Wike faction
A faction of the People's Democratic Party aligned with Nyesom Wike maintains that a Supreme Court ruling has validated the leadership of Mohammed and Anyanwu. The group asserts that the judicial decision provides legal backing for the current executive officers amidst ongoing internal disagreements within the Nigerian political party.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
Nigeria Gets Unified Emergency Number As NEC Approves 112
The National Economic Council has approved 112 as Nigeria's unified emergency communication number to centralize distress calls across the federation. This initiative aims to improve response times and coordination among various emergency services and security agencies, providing citizens with a single point of contact for all urgent assistance needs.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
The Wage That Wasn’t
Negotiations between the Nigerian government and organized labor regarding the implementation of a new national minimum wage continue to face significant delays. Despite multiple rounds of discussions and proposed figures, a final resolution has not been reached, resulting in ongoing uncertainty for workers awaiting updated pay structures across the country.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
Tinubu-Ruto Banter As Food For Thought
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and President William Ruto of Kenya recently shared a public diplomatic exchange. This interaction highlights the ongoing bilateral relationship between the two African nations and provides a perspective on regional leadership and cooperation within the continent during official high-level engagements.
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Politics · Daily Post ·
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Friday morning
Major Nigerian newspapers have published key highlights for Friday morning, covering ten essential national developments. These stories encompass significant updates in politics, security, and economic policy across the federation. The roundup serves as a briefing on the most critical events currently shaping the national landscape and public discourse in Nigeria.
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Politics · Daily Post ·
Tell other aspirants to step down for me – Sharada to Kano APC
Sha'aban Sharada has requested the leadership of the All Progressives Congress in Kano State to facilitate his emergence as a consensus candidate. He urged the party to persuade other contestants to withdraw from the race in his favor ahead of the primary elections to ensure a unified front for the political organization.
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Politics · Vanguard ·
Explainer: What Supreme Court ruling means for ADC, INEC deadline
The Nigerian Supreme Court has clarified the legal standing of the African Democratic Congress regarding deadlines set by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The ruling determines the party's eligibility to field candidates and outlines the mandatory compliance with established electoral timelines for political organizations participating in the national voting process.
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Politics · Daily Trust ·
Africans must wake up: Imperialism is a paper tiger
A pan-African perspective encourages nations across the continent to re-evaluate the strength of global imperialist structures. The discourse suggests that external political pressures are less formidable than perceived, advocating for a shift in awareness and action to address historical and contemporary power imbalances in international affairs.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
Supreme Court Throws Mark-led ADC A Lifeline, Voids Status Quo Order
The Supreme Court has invalidated a status quo order regarding the leadership of the African Democratic Congress. This ruling provides legal relief to the faction led by Mark, potentially altering the internal power dynamics of the political party following previous judicial restrictions on its administrative activities.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
A Manifesto For Presidential Aspirants
Leadership News presents a framework outlining critical policy areas and expectations for individuals seeking the Nigerian presidency. The document serves as a guide for aspirants to align their campaign promises with the nation's socio-economic needs and governance challenges ahead of the upcoming general elections.
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Politics · Daily Trust ·
2027: Remi Tinubu visits Borno, Kano, Kaduna in 1 week
Nigeria's First Lady, Remi Tinubu, visited Borno, Kano, and Kaduna states within a single week. These strategic engagements in key Northern states come as preparations and discussions regarding the 2027 general elections begin to emerge. The visits highlight the presidency's outreach efforts across diverse regions of the country ahead of the next political cycle.
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Politics · Daily Trust ·
Supreme Court clears path for ADC
Nigeria's Supreme Court has delivered a judgment that removes legal obstacles for the African Democratic Congress. The ruling allows the political organization to proceed with its scheduled activities and electoral participation, resolving previous judicial uncertainties that had hindered the party's administrative or political progress in the current cycle.
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Politics · Daily Trust ·
PDP BoT assumes leadership after Supreme Court ruling
The Board of Trustees of the People’s Democratic Party has taken charge of the party’s leadership following a recent ruling by the Supreme Court. This transition aims to stabilize the opposition party’s internal structure as it navigates the legal and administrative consequences resulting from the apex court’s judicial decision.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
David Mark-led ADC Gets a Lifeline at Supreme Court, PDP Falls
The Supreme Court has delivered a judgment favoring a committee led by David Mark, providing a legal reprieve for the group. This ruling comes as a setback for the People's Democratic Party, which lost the legal battle. The decision marks a significant development in the ongoing judicial challenges involving these political entities within the Nigerian legal system.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
APC Extends Sale of Forms, Deadline
The All Progressives Congress has announced an extension for the sale of its nomination and expression of interest forms. This decision adjusts the previous deadline, allowing more aspirants to participate in the party's upcoming primary elections. The move aims to ensure a comprehensive internal democratic process before the official closing date.
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Politics · ThisDay ·
Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation of Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Power Minister
President Bola Tinubu has submitted the name of Olasunkanmi Tegbe to the Senate for confirmation as the Minister of Power. This move is part of the administration's efforts to fill leadership vacancies within the federal cabinet. The Senate will conduct a screening process before formalizing the appointment for the power ministry.