By-Elections Plagued by Violence, Vote-Buying, Voter Apathy…

Saturday’s by-elections in 12 States were marred by widespread violence, alleged vote-buying, and voter apathy. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared the seats vacant following the resignation or death of their former occupants, with 3.5 million registered voters expected to participate in the exercise. Ogun State: Arrests, Violence, and IntimidationIn Ogun State, the…

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Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Emerges as APC’s New National Chairman

In a significant development, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda has been appointed as the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), replacing Abdullahi Ganduje, who stepped down due to health issues. A Profile of the New APC Chairman Prof. Yilwatda, born on August 8, 1968, in Dungung, Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, is a technocrat and…

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Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Loses Another Committee Chair Role

In a significant reshuffle, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, was replaced by Senator Aniekan Bassey, who represents Akwa Ibom North-East and is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). This development comes after Akpoti-Uduaghan…

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Sowore and Showunmi Lock Horns Over Tinubu Visit

A heated exchange has erupted between Omoyele Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, and Segun Showunmi, former spokesperson of the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign, over Showunmi’s recent visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sowore accused Showunmi of duplicity and political inconsistency, describing him as a “double speaker” who once sought opposition unity against Tinubu, only to…

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