Local government
Otunba Segun Adewale, popularly known as Aeroland, has emerged as the senatorial candidate for the Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 general elections. Adewale polled a total of 264 votes to defeat his main challenger, Hon. Yomi Ogungbe, who secured two votes. The primary
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Senator Chimaroke Nnamani and incumbent Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi have secured victories in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial primaries in Enugu State. Nnamani outpaced former Chief of Staff Ifeoma Nwobodo by 243 votes, while Ugwuanyi defeated Eze Godwin by a substantial 299-16 margin. The primaries were held on Tuesday, following
Local government
The primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Ogun State House of Assembly and House of Representatives was marred by disagreements on delegate lists and allegations of manipulation, particularly in Abeokuta, the state capital. The exercise, scheduled to start at 10am, was delayed until 7pm due to
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In a little over three months, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has upstaged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the main opposition party in Kano State. The ascent of the NNPP in Kano is largely attributed to internal crises within both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the PDP,
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Nigerian workers celebrated International Workers' Day yesterday, with various states and leaders acknowledging their contributions to the country's development. Governors from different states, labour leaders, and human rights activists spoke at rallies and events across the nation, highlighting the importance of workers' welfare and the need
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During Public Service Recognition Week, May 1-7, 2022, the State of Delaware honored its employees for their exceptional work and dedication to public service. Governor John Carney signed a proclamation to celebrate the achievements of federal, state, county, and local government employees. This week has been celebrated since 1985 to
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A catastrophic explosion occurred on April 24, 2022, at an illegal oil refining site in the Abaezi forest, straddling the border of Nigeria's Rivers and Imo states. The blast destroyed a part of the forest and killed over 100 people, with the death toll rising to 110 as
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The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has expressed shock and sadness over the recent fire that consumed over 100 persons at an illegal oil refinery in Imo State, Nigeria. The incident occurred after an explosion at an illegal refinery in the Abaezi forest, resulting in the loss of
Local government
Mr Vita Abba, the former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, has announced his intention to contest for the Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South Federal constituency seat in the National Assembly in 2023. Abba, a national honor recipient, made the declaration at the PDP secretariat in Nsukka Local
Local government
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has condemned a deadly ambush on the convoy of Hon. Musa Agah Avia, a member of the House of Representatives, on Wednesday. The attack, which was carried out by suspected terrorists, resulted in the deaths of two people, including a PDP youth
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The Scottish Conservatives are defending their decision to bid for cash from the UK Government's Levelling Up and Community Renewal funds, despite concerns from the SNP that this undermines devolution. Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross argued that more direct UK Government investment in Scotland is a good thing,
Local government
Voter turnout was exceptionally low at various polling units in Katsina State, with most areas visited experiencing delays in the arrival of election materials. Complaints of non-availability of election results sheets were reported by agents of both the Peoples Democratic Party and the All Progressives Congress. Accreditation of voters had
