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Politics

August 26, 2024

Appeal Court voids judgment faulting Edo PDP governorship primary

In a unanimous decision, the court held it could not interfere with how the PDP selected its candidate for the September 21 governorship election in Edo.

Court of Appeal
August 26, 2024

Nigerian politicians weaponising insecurity to make Tinubu, governors look bad: Okonjo-Iweala

Ms Okon-Iweala’s statement came amid perennial and fatal insecurity plaguing the country and the attendant politicking.

Okonjo-Iweala and Tinubu
August 26, 2024

Abia: Federal lawmaker Aguocha laments planned protest to disparage him

Obi Aguocha (LP-Abia) says the planned protest by a group was meant to discredit him on allegations concerning lack of constituency projects and accountability.

Obi Aguocha
August 26, 2024

PLASIEC publishes candidates’ details for October 9 LG polls

The Plateau State Independent Electoral Commission has published candidates’ personal details ahead of the October 9 local government elections.

Plasiec
August 25, 2024

Tallen seeks favourable conditions to draw more women into politics

Ms Tallen said that there were many women that can stand shoulder to shoulder with men when it comes to political issues.

Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen
August 24, 2024

Governor Ododo praises judiciary for ‘ignoring emotion’ in verdict on Kogi guber poll

Mr Ododo praised the judiciary for “holding on to the point of law and withstanding emotional blackmail and threats so as to ensure that justice is served.”

Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo,
August 23, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy suspends campaign; endorses Donald Trump

“In my heart, I no longer believe I have a realistic path to an electoral victory,” Mr Kennedy said.

Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy (Credit: Salon)
August 23, 2024

Kogi: Supreme Court upholds Ododo’s election, dismisses Ajaka, Braimoh’s case

A five-member panel of the Supreme Court held that the appeal by the SDP and its candidate, Muritala Ajaka, was without merit and proceeded to dismiss it.

Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo,
August 23, 2024

Supreme Court upholds Duoye Diri’s re-election as Bayelsa governor

The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal affirmed the re-election victory of Mr Diri of Bayelsa in the November 11, 2023, governorship poll.

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri
August 23, 2024

Commotion as Supreme Court delivers judgment in Bayelsa, Imo, Kogi guber poll disputes

The court fixed Friday, August 23, for the final judgement of the November 11, 2023, governorship poll conducted in Bayelsa, Imo and Kogi.

Supreme Court