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4 days ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Gbenga Omokhunu |Mike Odiegwu |Alao Abiodun
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders yesterday resolved to reorganise the platform and fortify its structures ahead of 2027 general election. To prevent further escalation of the protracted crisis, the party set up a seven-man reconciliation committee headed by former Senate President Bukola Saraki to chart the path of peace. The committee is mandated to organise a hitch-free National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on May 27.
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3 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Jide Babalola |Ekaete Bassey
More governors to join APC, says GandujeParty chair receives NNPP senator, othersThe defection of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other key Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leaders to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is shocking and painful, Acting National Chairman Ambassador Umar Damagum said yesterday. Acknowledging the decimation of the chapter, he said the PDP’s fate is in God’s hands.
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3 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Okungbowa Aiwerie |Jide Orintunsin |Jide Babalola |Gbenga Omokhunu |Alao Abiodun
A political tsunami swept through the landscape of Delta State yesterday. The entire political structure of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dissolved into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Sheriff Oborevwori led the immediate-past Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, all political appointees, all elected public office holders and all party executives in a mass defection to the APC.
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3 weeks ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Emmanuel Oladesu |Gbenga Omokhunu |Adeola Ogunlade |Jide Orintunsin
CAN, Methodist Prelate, Kukah reflect on state of nationPope Francis, recovering from an ailment that kept him in the hospital for two months, yesterday greeted Christians from his window at the Vatican in Rome to mark Easter. He also received United States Vice President JD Vance. A large crowd turned up for Easter celebration and to listen to the Pope’s “Urbi et Orbi” speech, which was read on his behalf by an Archbishop. The speech emphasized the need for peace across the troubled countries.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Alao Abiodun
The Federal Government has ordered illegal miners in Zamfara State to vacate mining sites, saying the ban on mining remains. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake gave the order, according to his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, in boss’ reaction to reports of a recent lead poisoning outbreak in Bugundu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Alao Abiodun
National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has rejected the award of Excellence in Leadership to be conferred on him by the Nigerian Economic Society (NES), Osun State chapter. He accused Osun State Government of manipulating NES, following the abrupt postponement of the award, due to what he described as undue political interference and manipulation by the state government. NES had in a letter dated 7th April, 2025 signed by its Chairman, Prof.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Bolaji Ogundele |Adekunle Jimoh |Jide Orintunsin
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended heartfelt condolences to the Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Umaru Radda, on the passing of his mother, Hajiya Safara’u Umaru Baribari. The late matriarch, who died at 93, passed away on Saturday night. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Hajiya Safara’u as a woman who nurtured generations of leaders who went on to excel in various fields.
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1 month ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Mike Odiegwu |Bolaji Ogundele |Jide Orintunsin |Sanni Onogu
Senate, House okay Tinubu’s emergency rule declarationPresident hails lawmakers patriotismFubara: no hand in oil pipeline bombing Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas (retd), yesterday said his mission is to restore law and order, stabilise the polity and create the necessary environment for the full restoration of democratic institutions. Ibas made this known in a broadcast last night hours after he assumed office at the Government House in Port Harcourt.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Alao Abiodun
Former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has unveiled how his friend, late General Sani Abacha plotted to violently overthrow his administration, despite their deep relationship. He also revealed the hatred late Abacha had for the claimed winner of the annulled June 13 election, Chief MKO Abiola. Babangida made these revelations in his new literary work – “A Journey in Service” presented to the public on Thursday in Abuja.
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2 months ago | 
thenationonlineng.net | Jide Orintunsin |Alao Abiodun
As the 2027 general elections approach, civil society organizations are calling for a shift to a single-day voting system, replacing the current practice of holding elections over multiple days. This proposal was a key resolution reached on Friday during a one-day policy dialogue on the feasibility of a single-day election in Nigeria, organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development (Centre LSD) in Abuja.
