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Speakership Tussle: PDP, LP, NNPP Reps Move To Form Alliance To Counter APC

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April 5, 2023

On Tuesday, ahead of the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly, the caucuses of minority parties in the House of Representatives held a meeting.

The meeting, which had lawmakers from the six minority political parties in attendance, is aimed at forming an alliance ahead of the inauguration of the 10th assembly.

Fred Agbedi, a ranking lawmaker from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said the meeting was to enable the lawmakers-elect and returning legislators to “network, interact and familiarise” before their inauguration.

He said the minority caucuses have the highest number of elected lawmakers in the 10th assembly, giving them “greater strength to deepen opposition politics and democracy”.

Abdulmumin Jibrin, a member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), said the opposition lawmakers must work “very closely” to protect their interests.

“We understand that for us to be able to put through our collective interest, for us to be able to protect our ideals as minority parties that fundamentally serve as a check to the ruling party, and to be able to contribute to nation building, we must come together,” he said.

Alluding to the lawmakers in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Jibrin told the opposition lawmakers that whoever calls them for a meeting and “tells you anything — is not telling you the honest truth”.

“If we do not put ourselves together, we will not be able to marshal through our interests,” he said.

Beni Lar, another ranking member, said the minority caucuses can achieve a “common goal” if they are united.

“All of us put together are now the majority and a greater majority. This is something that many parliaments around the world seek to achieve but cannot achieve. I believe that with our numbers, strength and with our doggedness, we can achieve our common goal and purpose,” she said.

The meeting subsequently moved into a private session after remarks by the representatives of each party.

The APC controls 162 of the 325 house of representatives seats declared so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

The opposition political parties have 163 seats between them.

The PDP has 102, Labour Party (LP) has 34 and NNPP controls 18 seats.

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has four seats, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have two each and the (Young Progressives Party (YPP) has one.

The electoral umpire is scheduled to conduct supplementary elections in about 32 federal constituencies.

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BREAKING: Oyo Governor Approves Appointment Of Canadian-Based Businessman Prince Abimbola As New Alaafin

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9 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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After a two-year dispute over the vacant Alaafin of Oyo stool, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Abimbola Owoade, a young Canadian-based businessman, as the new monarch of the kingdom.

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Dismissed Kano SSG Abdullahi Bichi Threatens To Expose Government, Political Figures

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January 10, 2025

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The recently dismissed Secretary to the Kano State Government, Abdullahi Bichi, has threatened to reveal what he described as “explosive evidence” against political figures, accusing them of deceit and betrayal.

Bichi, who was removed from office in December 2024, made the declaration upon his return from Saudi Arabia.

In a viral video shared on Thursday, he addressed his supporters and accused the leaders of betrayal and deceit, saying, “I’m happy I left the office in peace, but let me be clear: this is not the best time to talk. At the right time, we will expose them.”

“I have documents, videos, and voice notes that will show everyone who they really are,” Bichi added.

The former SSG’s strained relationship with Governor Abba Yusuf and his mentor, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, became evident after his suspension from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on October 14, 2024. Bichi described the leaders as “masters of betrayal,” claiming his evidence would expose their true nature.

Political observers and residents of Kano are speculating on whether Bichi will follow through with his threats, and how it may impact the political landscape in the region.

Bichi was accused of attempting to sever Yusuf’s ties with Kwankwaso’s political influence. He was subsequently suspended from the party alongside then-Transportation Commissioner, Muhammad Diggol.

The State NNPP Chairman, Hashimu Dungurawa, stated that the suspension followed multiple complaints from party leadership at the ward and local government levels.

Dungurawa emphasized that the actions of the suspended officials undermined the party’s leadership and structure.

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DSS Arrests Blogger For Cloning Its Website, Posting Fake Recruitment Notice

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10 hours ago

January 10, 2025

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Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested the man responsible for cloning its website and posting a false recruitment notice.

It was gathered that 32-year-old Sylvester Victor Augustus, a native of Abak Local Government Area in Akwa-Ibom State, was apprehended on Thursday at his residence on Akpan Eno Lane in Abak, Abak LGA.

Augustus, who claimed to be a graduate of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO) and worked as a blogger and content creator, had created a fake online recruitment notice on the cloned DSS website, likely intending to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.

The DSS has labeled the notice “fake” and urged the public to avoid falling victim to such fraudulent schemes. Augustus is expected to be arraigned in court soon.

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