Ondo PDP leaders suspend ward chairman in Igbotako 

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Igbotako Ward 1 in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State have suspended Mr Oluwayemi Festus over his alleged inability to perform his duties as the Chairman of the Ward as stated in the PDP constitution, section 14 subsection(3) &(4). Starnews Nigeria reports that this was announced in a letter of suspension signed by members of the executives in the ward led by the Vice Chairman and Secretary, Iwajomo David and Adeyekun Owoyele respectively. According to the letter, other reasons for the suspension were listed but not limited to the following: “During

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Ethnic violence: Group provides relief materials to displaced Ilaje people in Akwa Ibom

*Sen Tofowomo condemns violence, says I am already in talks with Akwa Senators on the matter* The Ilaje Development Summit Group (IDSG) has provided relief materials for Ilaje people who were displaced in the aftermath of the ethnic violence in Ibeno Local Government of Akwa-Ibom State last week, which led to loss of lives and destruction of properties with many rendered homeless. Speaking in Akure, Ondo State on the subject, the Executive Administrator of the organization, Rev. Sola Adebawo said the body is providing leadership in coordinating citizen’s response to the crises which has left many Ilaje settlers in Akwa-Ibom

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2023: The Akeredolu’s warning – cry of a governor

Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who is currently the Governor of Ondo State. He is no doubt one of the outspoken governors we have in Nigeria today. Starnews Nigeria reports that Akeredolu became a side attraction in Nigeria for spearheading the establishment of Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) codenamed Amotekun and his prevailing voice that the security outfit has come to stay in the South West without minding whose ox is gored, amid opposition by men of the presidency. Two days ago, Akeredolu who is the Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, again, hit

APC gets first female presidential aspirant

The All Progressives Congress got its first female presidential aspirant on Thursday as Ms Uju Ohanenye bought the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms in Abuja.Ohanenye told newsmen after picking the forms that male aspirants in the race would not succeed in intimidating her.   “My fear is that men will want to muscle me out, but I am standing firmly for the people I am here to protect.   “They will want to push me over, but I cannot be intimidated. I have been emboldened,’’ she said.   The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the APC’s presidential

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Tinubu behind Sanwo-Olu, GAC insists as controversy surrounds second-term bid

Only gov has picked nomination form – Lagos APC   CONTROVERSY has surrounded the second term bid of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.   While the Governor’s Advisory Council maintained that it has cleared Sanwo-Olu to return in 2023, it is not clear whether or not the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has endorsed the governor’s second term bid.   There had been reports (not by The PUNCH) that Tinubu had dumped Sanwo-Olu for another loyalist, Mustapha Olorunfemi, ahead of the May 23, 2022 governorship primary in the state.Efforts to get the reaction of Tinubu’s

Sowore remains AAC chairman, presidential aspirant – Party

The African Action Congress on Thursday maintained that Omoyele Sowore remained the National Chairman and a presidential aspirant of the party for the 2023 elections.   The party also debunked a report by a group of people claiming to be its members, who stated that Sowore was expelled from the party in 2019.   The earlier report by the self-acclaimed National Publicity Secretary, Sylvester Cletus, claimed that Sowore was removed for violating the party’s constitution, and misappropriation of funds, amongst other offences.   But in a press release by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Femi Adeyeye, made available to The

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2023: Consensus plan unsettles APC, protesters warn against imposition

Aspirants number hits 30, 12 pick forms, Amosun unfolds six-point agenda The All Progressives Congress has begun moves to adopt the consensus method at its presidential primary due to the high number of presidential aspirants which has almost hit 30, The PUNCH can confirm. Despite the decision of the party to peg the cost of its presidential form at N100m, more aspirants are joining the race. It was gathered that the high cost of the form and the inclusion of voluntary withdrawal form were part of the moves aimed at adopting the consensus method at the primary scheduled for May 30. However,

Battle For Presidential Ticket Splits APC Southwest Into Factions 

The battle for the presidential ticket has split the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the southwest into five factions, Starnews Nigeria can report. The division which is currently threatening the chances of the southwest in winning the APC’s presidential ticket has kept Nigerians talking on social media. Starnews Nigeria reports that the growing number of presidential aspirants from the zone is the cause of the split which has now become a source of concern to members of the ruling party in the southwest. In the southwest zone, at least five aspirants have already declared for the presidential race. They

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