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Amaechi’s presidential campaign posters flood Bauchi

Amaechi’s presidential campaign posters flood Bauchi

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi Presidential campaign posters of the chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi are seen across major parts of Bauchi. Amaechi who submitted his presidential nomination form on Thursday ran for presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2022 but lost to the President Bola Tinubu….

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Release El-Rufai before Sallah, Atiku tells Tinubu, Uba Sani

Release El-Rufai before Sallah, Atiku tells Tinubu, Uba Sani

By Omeiza Ajayi Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has asked President Bola Tinubu and the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, to immediately release former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Condemning his continued detention, especially at a time when Muslims across Nigeria are preparing for the Eid al-Kabir celebrations, as “cruel, unjustifiable, and deeply troubling”, Atiku described the development…

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Video: I almost lost my job because of Desmond Elliot — Gbajabiamila

Video: I almost lost my job because of Desmond Elliot — Gbajabiamila

By Efe Onodjae Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, Femi Gbajabiamila, on Thursday, disclosed that he nearly lost his position over the political crisis that rocked the Lagos State House of Assembly during the speakership tussle involving Mudashiru Obasa. Gbajabiamila made the revelation during a constituency stakeholders’ meeting held in Lagos, where he spoke on the controversy…

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Kwankwaso has PhD, but Nigeria needs wealth creator like me – Obi

Kwankwaso has PhD, but Nigeria needs wealth creator like me – Obi

By Henry Oduah Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said that what Nigeria needs today is a wealth creator and manager like himself. Mr Obi told MD/CEO of News Central Kayode Akintemi on the programme ‘60 Minutes with Kay’ aired on Thursday that no presidential aspirant, including President Bola Tinubu, can match his experience as…

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Amaechi felt coalition preferred Obi, threatened to leave – ADC spokesman

Amaechi felt coalition preferred Obi, threatened to leave – ADC spokesman

Spokesman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has alleged that former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, once threatened to leave the opposition coalition over concerns that the party leadership was favouring former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Abdullahi made the disclosure during an interview with Symfoni TV on Thursday amid ongoing discussions about internal power dynamics…

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‘Emilokan brought us here’ — Amaechi blasts APC over hardship

‘Emilokan brought us here’ — Amaechi blasts APC over hardship

By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA Former Rivers State governor and ex-Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, on Thursday said the ‘Emilokan’ philosophy that shaped the last presidential election had pushed Nigerians into hardship. Read Also:2027: Makinde declares presidential bid, forms alliance with APM   He insisted that the country could no longer afford to choose leaders based on ethnicity, religion or…

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Video: APC crisis deepens in Oyo as members protest alleged imposition of candidate

Video: APC crisis deepens in Oyo as members protest alleged imposition of candidate

By Adeola Badru Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oluyole Federal Constituency of Oyo State on Thursday staged a protest against the alleged imposition of a candidate ahead of the forthcoming House of Representatives primary election. The aggrieved party members stormed the APC state secretariat in Oke Ado, Ibadan, in large numbers to formally register their dissatisfaction…

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Atiku submits ADC presidential nomination forms

Atiku submits ADC presidential nomination forms

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has submitted his expression of interest and nomination forms to contest the 2027 presidential election under the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku disclosed this in a post shared on his X handle on Thursday, describing his presidential ambition as part of a national movement aimed at restoring prosperity and hope in…

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2027: Makinde declares presidential bid, forms alliance with APM  

2027: Makinde declares presidential bid, forms alliance with APM  

By Dapo Akinrefon & Adeola Badru Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, declared his intention to run for president in 2027, saying it is time to reset Nigeria. Read Also: Wike-led PDP begins screening of presidential, governorship aspirants Makinde said this at a mega-rally to announce the alliance between the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and the Allied…

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PDP: Anyanwu pushes for Wabara, Turaki’s prosecution over alleged impersonation

PDP: Anyanwu pushes for Wabara, Turaki’s prosecution over alleged impersonation

By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA The crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, escalated on Thursday after the party’s National Secretary, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu, said security agencies had invited former Senate President Adolphus Wabara, Kabiru Turaki, SAN, and others over alleged impersonation linked to the formation of a rival interim National Working Committee. The latest confrontation highlights the deepening battle…

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