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Politics

May 16, 2024

Kwara government to hold LG poll on September 21

KWSIEC chairman Okanla Baba said in a statement on Thursday in Ilorin that the election would be held in all 16 local councils in the state.

Election
May 16, 2024

Edo: INEC chairman asks security agencies to prevent violence during campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the security agencies to monitor electioneering campaigns in Edo to prevent violence.

Mahmood Yakubu at the event
May 16, 2024

Reps urge Tinubu’s govt to suspend further introduction of GM crops

The resolution followed an adoption of a motion by Muktar Shagaya (APC-Kwara) at plenary on Thursday.

GMOs; Tinubu eating
May 16, 2024

Court stops Osun lawmaker from appearing in court to defend clients

He maintained that Mr Ajibola’s claim was inconsequential in the face of the constitution.

Kanmi Ajibola
May 16, 2024

Reps threaten to cancel PPP, concessions, invite transport minister, NRC boss

In its resolution, the committee invited the minister, NRC CEO and other relevant organisations to appear at their next sitting.

Transport minister Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali ; NRC boss Fidet Okhiria
May 16, 2024

Shettima chairs dialogue on success of Tinubu’s one year as president

He said the event would form part of the Tinubu administration’s efforts to leverage international cooperation to deliver on the ‘Renewed Hope Agenda’ promises.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima , President Bola Tinubu and fuel pump
May 15, 2024

Joe Biden, Donald Trump agree to debate twice before presidential election

“Let’s pick the date, Donald. I hear you’re free on Wednesdays,” Mr Biden said.

Trump and Biden
May 15, 2024

Ondo government pledges neutrality in choosing traditional rulers

The Ondo government has reiterated its commitment to being neutral in selecting traditional state rulers and allowing kingmakers to exercise their powers.

Iralepo-in-council in Akure
May 15, 2024

Ondo: APC suspends Senator Jimoh Ibrahim

Banji Okuomo, Mr Ibrahim’s spokesperson, told The Gazette that he was unaware of the suspension letter.

IBRAHIM AND AIYEDATIWA
May 15, 2024

We suffered to make Tinubu president, now he won’t even give us rice during Easter, Ramadan: APC Women Leaders

She criticised Tinubu’s government’s decision to give women only one bag of rice and a wrapper each following the 2023 general elections.

President Bola Tinubu sleeping at AU session (Credit: Michele Spatari/AFP)