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Tonye Cole, the APC gubernatorial candidate in Rivers State, has spoken out about the manipulations and violence that marred the recently concluded governorship election in the state. In an interview, Cole slammed Governor Nyesom Wike's tactics, which he described as intimidation, violence, bribery, threat, killing, and other undemocratic
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In the delicate dance of Nigerian politics, the presidency's influence on the Senate presidency has played a significant role in shaping the country's legislative direction. The story of Olusegun Obasanjo, a retired General and former Head of State, sets the tone for this intricate relationship. As
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to relaunch his government by implementing a scheme to encourage pharmacists to treat common ailments, aiming to free up hundreds of thousands of appointments and alleviate the pressure on general practitioners. The plan, which was first promised in January during the worst winter crisis
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer expressed confidence in his party's ability to win the next general election, citing the party's performance in local election results that saw Labour seize control of Tory councils across England. The "fantastic" results, according to Sir Keir, combined with
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A long-standing feud between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney World has reached a boiling point. DeSantis, a potential candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, is at odds with the company over what he perceives as a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" against Disney. The origins of
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Former President Donald Trump once suggested raising the retirement age to 70 and privatizing Social Security, which he called a "Ponzi scheme." However, his campaign has repeatedly criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for supporting similar ideas in the past. A CNN KFile review found that Trump's
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Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Peoples Democratic Party, expressed strong criticism of the BJP following the Gujarat court's rejection of Rahul Gandhi's plea in a defamation case. She termed the verdict a "black day" for Indian democracy, suggesting that the ruling party is attempting
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Governor David Umahi accused his own family of conspiring against him to vote for Peter Obi in the presidential election, attributing the Labour Party's votes to protest against the ruling APC and PDP. Meanwhile, Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo emphasized that Nigeria can overcome ethnic and religious prejudices, which are
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The 2023 National Assembly election has significantly weakened the opposition status of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), leaving it with a minimal leverage to produce the presiding officers of the legislature. Despite its current 29 Senators and 102 members of House of Representatives-elect, the party's numbers are a
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Governor Douye Diri has secured the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket to contest the Bayelsa governorship seat for a second term, following a primary election on 11 November. He polled 305 "yes" votes from party delegates, making him the party's candidate. The election committee, led by
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The Bauchi State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babayo Misau, has been suspended by the Kukadi/Gundari ward executives in Misau Local Government for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities. The suspension comes on the heels of the APC's loss in both the presidential and gubernatorial elections
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The Atiku/Okowa Campaign Organization has announced plans to seek a court order declaring the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, ineligible to contest the 2023 presidential election due to his conviction and forfeiture of money relating to narcotics in the United States. According to the
