Category: Politics

‘Lagos Local Govt Election,’ LASIEC Announces Date

Ganiyu Amodu

The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, has scheduled the state council election for July 12. Mr. Tope Ojo, LASIEC’s Head of Public Affairs, made this announcement on Friday in Lagos. He revealed that the election for 57 council chairmanship positions and 376 councillorship seats would take place on July 12. If necessary, a re-run will occur on July 19. Lagos State comprises 20 local governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas, LCDAs. The election date was chosen to avoid a leadership vacuum in the state’s councils. LASIEC’s notice confirmed…

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Adebule Donates 2 Mini-Buses, Empowers 250 At Inaugural Lagos-West Women Assembly

Ganiyu Amodu

. What Lagos first lady, Deputy governor’s wife, Tinubu-Ojo, Alile-Idele, Okoya-Thomas, Others said about Adebule and her achievements   In a remarkable show of advocacy for gender empowerment and community development, the Senator representing Lagos-West, Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule, has convened the First Lagos-West Women Assembly, where Lagos first Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, hailed her leadership describing the initiative as “a testament to her enduring passion for women development and grassroots impact.” Platforms Africa reports that the event brought together a wide spectrum of women across Lagos-West to inspire their…

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Obama Slams Trump Over Media Crackdown, Tariffs, Others

Ganiyu Amodu

Former United States President Barack Obama has criticised some recent actions of President Donald Trump, accusing the current administration of clamping down on the media, targeting political opponents, and threatening institutions that promote diversity and free expression. Obama made the remarks during a conversation with Hamilton College President, Steven Tepper, where he expressed concern over what he described as troubling trends under Trump’s leadership. He particularly faulted the White House’s decision to revoke The Associated Press’s access to key West Wing areas after the news agency refused to adopt the…

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How, When Edwin Clark Will Be Buried, Last Journey Schedule Family Releases For Patriarch

Ganiyu Amodu

The family of the late elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has scheduled May 13, 2025, for his burial in Kiagbodo Community, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta. Clark, a former Federal Commissioner for Information, and also a former senator during the Second Republic, was born on May 25, 1927. He died on Feb.17, at the age of 97. Clark’s eldest son, Mr Penaowei, announced the burial date on Saturday at a press briefing held at the family residence in Kiagbodo. While unveiling the funeral arrangements for the former leader of…

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‘9 Days To 90th Birthday;’ How Oyo Ex-Governor, Omololu Olunloyo, Died

ADEOLA YUSUF

‘Great Mathematician Gone,’ admirers penned tributes for Man whose family produces special brains and beings   Former Governor of Oyo State Omololu Olunloyo is dead. Platforms Africa reports quoting a statement from the Olunloyo family that the late patriarch died just nine days to his 90th birthday. He was born on the 14th of April, 1935. ‘Isioma Nwosu,’ Five Quick Facts About LASU’s 2023/24 Best Graduating Student A Child Can Be Born Older Than Both Parents. Here’s How 13-Yr-Old Boy Dies After Attempting Viral Social Media Challenge My Cult Followers’ll…

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APC Spokesman, Tunde Oladunjoye, Is Dead

Gbenga Adeoti

  ‘Money Failed,’ How the former running mate to Ogun state 2017 governorship candidate died in UK   Spokesman for the All Progressives Congress, Tunde Oladunjoye, is dead. Oladunjoye’s wife who confirmed the news, maintained that her husband died in the United Kingdom where he has been battling an undisclosed illness. He was reported to have earlier been flown from Nigeria to the UK for an advanced medical care. ‘One Post, 1.7 Million Views,’ Platforms Africa’s Ratings Soar A Child Can Be Born Older Than Both Parents. Here’s How Having…

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Supreme Court Sacks Abure As Labour Party Chairman

Ganiyu Amodu

The Supreme Court on Friday removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party. In a unanimous judgment, a five-member panel of the Supreme Court set aside the decision of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had recognised Abure as the party’s national chairman. The apex court in its decision, held that the appellate court lacked the jurisdiction to make such a declaration, given that the substance of the case concerned the internal leadership of the party. The court emphasised that matters relating to party leadership are…

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‘Dead End,’ INEC Trashes Petition To Recall Natasha + REASON

Ganiyu Amodu

The Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) has dropped the recall petition against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan because it has not met the requirement of Section 69(a) of the Constitution. “Therefore, no further action shall be taken on the recall of the Senator,” INEC said in a statement entitled: “OUTCOME OF THE REVIEW OF SIGNATURES/THUMBPRINTS OF THE PETITIONERS FOR THE RECALL OF THE SENATOR REPRESENTING KOGI CENTRAL SENATORIAL DISTRICT”. The statement signed by Sam Olumekun, national commissioner and chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee Thursday, April 3, reads: “The Commission held…

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How I Was Offered N5 Billion Over Impeachment Plot Against Fubara – Chief Of Staff

Ganiyu Amodu

Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has alleged that he was offered N5 billion to coordinate the impeachment of his principal. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ehie claimed he has evidence of the bribe offer stored on his phone. “I can also open my phone to show you, in the beginning of October 2023, when they approached me with a bribe of N5 billion. It is here in my phone, “It was for impeachment. It’s here. I have it and I have…

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“I’m Not Joking,” Trump Made Third-Term Presidential Bid Public

Gbenga Adeoti

  “There are methods which you could do, as you know.” Everything the President said in a telephone interview with NBC News on Sunday on how to bypass the US 22nd Amendment that limits presidents to a two-term tenure   US President Donald Trump has indicated his interest in seeking a third presidential term, despite the Constitution barring it. In a telephone interview with NBC News on Sunday, the president said he was considering ways to breach the constitutional barrier that impedes his chance for a third bid. “No, I’m…

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