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Senator Nenadi Usman Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling on Labour Party Leadership

Senator Nenadi Usman, Chairman of the Labour Party Caretaker Committee, expressed her enthusiasm on Friday regarding the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that overturned the Court of Appeal’s decision recognizing Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). In a statement, Usman hailed the apex court’s decision as a victory for the rule

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Rivers State Administrator Advocates for Legislative Support to Address Infrastructural Challenges

Retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas, the Administrator of Rivers State, is calling for legislative backing to facilitate his administration’s efforts in tackling pressing operational challenges. He made this appeal during a visit from the Senate Committee on Works, led by Chairman Senator Barinada Mpigi, at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday.

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Anambra APC guber aspirant resigns few hours to primary election

An All Progressive Congress (APC) top gubernatorial aspirant in Anambra, Mr Paul Chukwuma has resigned from the party ahead of its primary election slated for April 5, 2025. Chukwuma disclosed this in a resignation letter addressed to the APC Ward Chairman, ward two, Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. He made the

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Supreme Court judgment validates Abure’s leadership – LP Legal Adviser

The Labour Party Legal Adviser, Mr Kehinde Edun, says the Supreme Court judgment has further validated Mr Julius Abure’s position as the National Chairman of the party. Edun stated this on the sidelines of a news conference organised by the leadership of the party to clarify issues arising from the Supreme Court judgment on Friday in

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INEC Declares Recall Petition Against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Invalid

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the petition seeking to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has failed to meet the necessary constitutional requirements. In a statement released on Thursday, INEC indicated that the petition did not fulfill the stipulations set forth in Section 69(a) of the Constitution of the Federal

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Women in Rivers State Urge President Tinubu to Nullify State of Emergency

Women in Rivers State have intensified their call on President Bola Tinubu to lift the State of Emergency currently imposed on the region. The appeal was made during a regular interfaith prayer gathering held in Port Harcourt under the auspices of “Rivers Women Unite for Sim.” The prayer event featured prominent leaders from the group,

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Rivers State Sole Administrator Cancels All Pending Procurements Following Supreme Court Ruling

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas, has announced the cancellation of all pending procurement and tender processes initiated by the state government. This directive comes in response to a recent judgment by the Supreme Court. In an official statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Worika,

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Rivers State Sole Administrator Advances Plans for 2025 Budget Focused on Healthcare, Education, and Infrastructure

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok Ete-Ibas, announced his commitment to drafting an appropriation bill for the 2025 fiscal year, aimed at addressing critical sectors within the state. The proposal will prioritize healthcare delivery, education, agriculture, and infrastructure development. Retired Vice Admiral Ete-Ibas made the announcement on Thursday while hosting National

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How opposition coalition can win 2027 election—Ex-Presidential Candidate

 Chief Martin Onovo,  the Presidential Candidate of the defunct National Conscience Party (NCP) in the 2015 general election, says  only unity and emergence of a strong candidate could secure victory for the coalition of opposition leaders  in 2027. Onovo, an activist and Head of Policy Positions, Movement for Fundamental Change (MFC), said this in an

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Coalition hails Dauda for implementing N70,000 minimum wage in Zamfara

 The Coalition of Rescue Support Groups in Zamfara has commended Gov. Dauda Lawal for implementing the ₦70,000 new national minimum wage in the state. The coalition’s Coordinator in the state, Alhaji Rufai Gusau, gave the commendation in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. Gusau said that the payment of minimum wage in the state

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