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The three senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State have endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their sole and legitimate presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement, which was made in a joint statement, highlights the senators' unwavering support for President
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Decades of deindustrialisation, the financial crisis, austerity, and the pandemic have taken a devastating toll on communities in the North East, Lincolnshire, east Kent, Essex, Barnsley, Hull, Rotherham, and other areas in England. These regions have seen a quiet bleed of life expectancy, with people in some areas expecting to
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Labour Party caucus leader in the House of Representatives, Hon. Afam Ogene, has expressed vindication over the recent recommendation by the Attorney General of the Federation for the prosecution of former LP National Chairman, Julius Abure, over alleged crimes including criminal conspiracy, perjury, and forgery. The recommendation, made by the
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Montana's two congressional representatives, Rep. Ryan Zinke and Rep. Troy Downing, are among a faction of Republicans backing President Donald Trump's sprawling budget bill, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, despite several reservations. The bill aims to reduce spending on various programs, including Medicaid, food assistance,
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Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill are urging Israel to reconsider its hardline strategy in Gaza, warning that the occupation and blockade of the region will only exacerbate instability and undermine efforts to achieve a lasting peace. The lawmakers, some of whom have been strong supporters of Israel, are expressing growing
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As the nation's political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections becomes increasingly fluid, the trend of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is gaining momentum. Some lawmakers are leaving their parties citing unresolved internal crises, while others are making a switch for
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Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race amidst concerns over his mental acuity has sparked a debate within the Democratic party. A newly published book by CNN's Jake Tapper and Axios' Alex Thompson sheds light on the behind-the-scenes machinations that led to then-Vice
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President Bola Tinubu's administration has seen significant support from the South East governors, with Minister of Works Dave Umahi highlighting this cooperation in a recent interview. Umahi, while praising President Tinubu's efforts, urged Peter Obi, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, to join forces
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The PDP Senate Caucus has affirmed its position on the unfolding coalition talks with other opposition parties, emphasizing that any such coalition should be driven by political parties, not individuals. The caucus, in a statement read by Senator Abba Moro, clarified that the PDP's umbrella is big enough
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Multiple high-profile politicians from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Cross River State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing Governor Bassey Otu's infrastructural achievements and the APC's stronger leadership structure as the primary reasons for their switch. The defectors, including Ntufam Maurice Omini-Iso,
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The presidential elections in Romania and Poland on Sunday delivered mixed results for liberal forces, with one major upset in Romania and a more uncertain outcome in Poland. In Romania, Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, won a decisive victory over George Simion, a hard-line nationalist who had been seen
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As the June 3 presidential election approaches, Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung and People Power Party (PPP) candidate Kim Moon-soo are intensifying their campaigns in the greater Seoul area, a region home to about half of the population of 52 million. The two candidates are seeking to reach out
