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Edo gov. poll tribunal: PDP, Ighodalo close case with 19 witnesses
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, closed their case at the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal on...
Breaking: PDP BoT Meeting Turns Violent in Abuja as Rival Factions Clash
A violent clash erupted at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, disrupting a meeting of the party’s board of...
After years of estrangement, ex-Osun Gov. Aregbesola’s group finally exits APC, says I’m indeed happy
As the political crisis in Osun All Progressives Congress (APC) comes to a head, a political group within the party led by ex-Osun...
Edo Gov. election tribunal: Gov. Okpebholo orders probe into alleged DSS assault on journalists
Edo Gov. Monday Okpebholo has called for a probe into the alleged attack by an official of the Department of State Service(DSS) on...
Just in: Appeal Court affirms Abure as Labour Party national chairman
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has ruled that Julius Abure remains the National Chairman of the Labour Party(LP). A three-member panel...
Gunshots cause scare at Edo tribunal, proceedings temporarily disrupted
Gunshots fired near the Edo State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal venue on Wednesday morning sparked widespread panic. Lawyers, litigants, politicians, and reporters ran...
African leaders must rebrand, reengineer governance to deliver results, says Prof. Falola
Renowned historian and academic icon Prof. Toyin Falola has urged African leaders to revolutionize their approach to governance. With a wealth of experience...
Breaking: Lagos Speaker Obasa impeached
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, has been impeached. Persecondnews reports that the 40-member legislature impeached Obasa...
Just in: Senate declares Edo Governor’s senatorial seat vacant
The Senate has officially declared the seat of new Edo Governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo vacant, marking the end of his tenure as a...
In spite of its challenges, Nigeria will be great again, reassures incurable optimist ex-Pres. Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed unwavering optimism about Nigeria’s future, declaring himself an incurable optimist. He made this assertion during the 26th...
Adeyanju to PDP chairman, secretary: I’m sorry you are not “tea man, kilishi man”
Mr. Deji Adeyanju, a human rights lawyer, has retracted alleged defamatory statements he made against Umar Damagun, the Acting National Chairman of the...
Just in: Senate sacks Chief Whip Monguno
The Senate has announced the removal of a senator from the 10-man committee established to interface with the Presidency on the Tax Reform...
Reps chide House spokesman, Rotimi, over endorsement of Tinubu’s tax reform bills ahead of debate
A heated debate erupted in the House of Representatives on Tuesday after the chamber’s spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, publicly endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s...
APGA leadership dispute: Supreme Court affirms Ezeokenwa as national chairman
The Supreme Court has finally laid to rest the leadership dispute in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as it affirmed Sly Ezeokenwa...
Just in: INEC presents Certificates of Return to Ondo Gov. Aiyedatiwa, deputy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented Certificates of Return to Ondo State Governor-elect Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his deputy, Adelami Olayide. The...
Just in: After a night in custody, DSS in Ogun releases Ladi Adebutu
Mr. Ladi Adebutu, the 2023 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, has been released from Department of State Services (DSS)...
