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The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court on Friday dismissed a suit filed by Kenneth Imansuangbon, which sought to disqualify Olumide Akpata as the Labour Party’s (LP) candidate for the September 21 Edo governorship election. Justice…
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Two Abia State Executive Council Members Resign Voluntarily. Abia State – There has been a serious revamping of the Abia State Executive Council as two members resigned their positions. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ukoha…
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Abuja – In a precipitous and dramatic turn of events, the Nigerian Senate has removed Senator Ali Ndume as the Chief Whip. Mohammed Monguno has been appointed to replace him. His sacking came just days after Mr. Ndume, one of the vocal…
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Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, Formally Dumps PDP for APC. Abakaliki, Ebonyi State – In a significant political shift, former Senate President and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim…
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Delta State Local Government Election Coverage. Ejes Gist News is committed to providing you with the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the Delta State Local Government Election. Held across 25 Local Government Areas (LGAs),…
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Tinubu Appoints New Leadership to Nigerian Ports Authority. President Bola Tinubu has relieved Mohammed Bello-Koko of his duties as the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority and appointed, in his place, Dr. Abubakar…
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Bashir El-Rufai, son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has asserted that no one is immune to being voted out of power by the people. In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, Bashir cautioned that an upset could occur in the…
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The upcoming local government elections in Delta State will be a crucial test for the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the party grapples with internal discord and a wave of defections, particularly at the grassroots level. While the…
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The Court of Appeal has confirmed Martins Amaewhule as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly and reinstated 24 other lawmakers. This ruling overturns a state High Court order that had restrained these 25 legislators,…
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President Bola Tinubu has Appointed Mr. Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). Ejes Gist News reports his appointment is…
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G-60 Commends Rivers State Governor Fubara for Seamless Transition to New Caretaker Chairmen. In a significant political development, opposition federal lawmakers, united under the G-60 coalition, have praised Rivers State Governor,…
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ISU LGA, Imo, Nigeria – In a heartfelt address to the esteemed members of the ISU Local Government Area, Hon. Nwabekee Christian Ekezie, also known as AGOGO, has formally declared his candidacy for the position of Chairman. With a…
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Cyril Ramaphosa has been Re-Elected as South African President.  Cyril Ramaphosa of the African National Congress (ANC) has been re-elected as the President of South Africa. The election took place at the first sitting of parliament on…
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In a virtual hearing held on Friday via Zoom, the Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt ruled on two motions filed by Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule and other defected lawmakers. These motions challenged an injunction issued by the Rivers State High…
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Tinubu has Appointed Yakubu as New Budget Office Chief.  President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Tanimu Yakubu as the new Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation. Yakubu succeeds Mr. Ben Akabueze, whose tenure has…
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Atiku Abubakar Claims He Saved Tinubu from Impeachment.  In a recent development, Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, has claimed that he played a crucial role in preventing…
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President Tinubu Appoints Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as Interim Head of National Council on Climate Change In a significant move towards advancing Nigeria's climate action initiatives, President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr.…
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Peter Obi Reaffirms Loyalty to Labour Party Amid 'Obidient' Movement Clarification.  Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the party amidst recent…
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APC National Secretary Admits to Inflated Membership Figures During 2023 General Election. Senator Ajibola Basiru, national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has admitted that the ruling party falsely claimed to have 45…
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Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has announced her decision to keep her political affiliations private in the future, citing lessons learned from recent social media interactions. This decision follows a public exchange on X (formerly known…
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