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We’ll Dismantle Coalition Platform – PDP

*Says defectors already coming back The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it is not losing sleep over the adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform. PDP acting National Chairman Ambassador Umar Damagum, at the 101th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the party, promised that he is looking forward to the dismantling of the

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Senate President announces defection of four PDP senators to APC

APC Senators now 70, PDP 28, Labour Party 5, NNPP 1, SDP 2 and APGA 1 ABUJA – FOUR Senators elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to represent their various senatorial districts in the present tenth Senate have formally dumped their party for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. President of

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Senate: Okpebholo’s Threat on Obi,Violation of Nigerian Constitution – LP Caucus

The Labour Party(LP) Caucus in the Senate has condemned the threat made by the Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo on the life of Peter Obi, the 2023 standard bearer of the party in the 2023 presidential election, describing the action as a violation of the Nigerian Constitution. Okpebholo had in a viral video openly

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Senate Warns Natasha to Stay Away from N’Assembly

The Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has warned Senator Natasha Akpoti – Uduaghan ( PDP/ Kogi Central) to stay away from the Red Chamber of the National Assembly, as there is yet no subsisting court order mandating her recall before the expiration of the six- month suspension. The warning on the heels of

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Abak Council boss presents official vehicles to leader, Council secretary

The Executive Chairman of Abak Local Government Council, Hon. (Mrs.) Ime Effiong Charles, on Sunday, July 20, presented official vehicles to the Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon. Xavier Timothy and the Secretary of Council, Mr. Gift Umoh.Speaking during the brief handover ceremony at the Council Secretariat, the Chairman commended both officials for their dedication

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Constitution Review Process Crucial To National Unity – Reps

The House of Representatives says the ongoing constitution amendment process presents an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of national unity and peaceful coexistence among the peoples and ethnic nationalities of Nigeria. Deputy Minority Whip of the House, George Ozodinobi gave this position as the clamour for an additional state in the South East geopolitical zone

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FG seeks reflection on Buhari’s enduring legacies

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on Nigerians to reflect on the enduring legacies of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. Akume made the call on Sunday at the National Church Service which was part of the activities observed to mourn the former President. According to a

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Akwa Ibom Government Dismisses Fresh Talks on 76 Oil Wells

… Cites Supreme Court VerdictThe Akwa Ibom State Government has responded to renewed public discourse surrounding the ownership of the 76 oil wells earlier in contention, asserting that the matter was conclusively resolved over a decade ago by the Supreme Court.Addressing the issue on ARISE TV, Sunday morning, the State Commissioner for Information, Rt. Hon.

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Gov Eno Seeks Diaspora Partnership to boost Development in Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has called on indigenes of the state in the diaspora, to actively partner with his administration in driving the ARISE Agenda.The State Chief Executive made the appeal while addressing members of the Akwa Ibom State Association of Nigeria (AKISAN), Calgary Branch on July 19, 2025, during their annual

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