Politics

PDP loses Rivers senator to APC

Daily Dispatch October 24, 2018

The Senator representing Rivers West, Osinakachukwu Ideozu, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Majority Leader of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, announced Osinakachukwu’s defection at plenary on Wednesday. Lawan, who was moving a motion for

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Ogun APC crisis: Dapo Abiodun set to dump APC, eyes PDP

Daily Dispatch October 24, 2018

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun, Prince Dapo Abiodun may be on his way to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) soon. Dapo Abiodun was declared winner of what observers described phantom primary election by the National Working Committee of the party. The issue had since generated so many controversies, causing […]

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Oshiomhole enjoys NWC, NEC’s support –Nabena

Daily Dispatch October 24, 2018

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Yekini Nabena, has said contrary to insinuations in some quarters, the National Chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, enjoys the support of the party’s leadership. Nabena also said statements credited to him alleging that he made uncomplimentary remarks about the chairman’s handling of party affairs

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Ogun APC crisis: Ogun West leaders throws their weight behind Amosun, stand by Akinlade’s mandate

Daily Dispatch October 24, 2018

Leaders from Ogun West Senatorial District of Ogun State have threw their weight behind the state governor, Ibikunle Amosun, declaring unflinching support and readiness follow him to whenever he lead them. Raising from a stakeholders meeting which was held on Tuesday, 23, the Ogun West Senatorial District declared that they do not recgnise any other […]

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Obaseki canvasses more roles for women in politics, governance

Daily Dispatch October 23, 2018

Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has made a strong case for more roles for women in politics and governance, arguing that a society that doesn’t open up the space for women to contribute to nation building harnesses only half of its potential. Obaseki made the submission while declaring open the 2018 Annual National Women […]

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INEC insists no extension of deadline for submission of candidates’ list

Daily Dispatch October 19, 2018

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will not extend the deadline for submission of list of candidates’ names by political parties for the 2019 general elections. The Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Mr Rotimi Oyekanmi disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja. Oyekanmi […]