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Just In: Federal High Court Extends Restraining Order On INEC And PDP Regarding Defected Rivers State Assembly Members (Details)
In a recent development, Justice Donatus Okorowo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has prolonged the interim order preventing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from taking any actions against the 26 Rivers State House of Assembly members who recently switched allegiance to the All Progressives Congress (APC)….CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The extension of the order came in response to a plea made by the lawmakers’ counsel, Steve Adehi. Justice Okorowo, invoking the discretionary power granted by Order 26, Rule 10 of the Federal High Court, emphasized that the court had the authority to grant such requests in the pursuit of justice.
The judge, swayed by the arguments presented by the lawmakers’ legal representative, concluded that issuing the extension would serve the interests of justice. Consequently, Justice Okorowo scheduled the next hearing for January 24, allowing further deliberation on the matter.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar expressed profound sorrow on Sunday regarding the passing of renowned Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, widely recognized as Ogogo.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The veteran icon passed away at the age of 66 following a battle with stage-four cancer. Fellow actor Jide Kosoko announced the sad news, noting that a lying-in-state ceremony is planned for Monday, August 24, 2026, at 11 am at the Pavilion in Ilaro, Ogun State, before his final interment.
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A Swift and Painful Loss: Atiku shared his deep anguish on , remarking on how heartbreaking it is that the public learned of the actor’s illness only days before his passing.
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Cultural Impact: He praised Ogogo for transcending traditional acting, using his remarkable talent to reflect societal realities, educate audiences, and inspire social growth.
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National Condolences: Concluding his statement, the former Vice-President extended his sympathies to the family, colleagues, and global fans, praying that Almighty Allah grants him eternal rest in Al-Jannah Firdaus.
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MERGE OR PERISH! Lukman Drops Heavy Proposal For Atiku And Peter Obi To Face Tinubu Under One Umbrella.
Former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain Salihu Lukman stated that a proposal has been introduced urging opposition figures—specifically naming Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi—to consider fielding a single consensus candidate to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the upcoming election cycle.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In an interview on Arise News, Lukman emphasized that opposition factions need to recognize the ruling party as their primary focal point rather than competing against one another. The strategy aims to build a cohesive structure and framework that allows opposition leaders to deliberate on unified criteria rather than having a candidate forced upon them by external parties.
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Strategic Unity: The primary objective is establishing a unified structure that enables opposition groups to present a single front.
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Consensus-Driven Process: Any single candidate must be decided collaboratively through agreed-upon criteria rather than unilateral declarations.
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Focus on the Goal: Lukman urged opposition leaders to weigh whether their priority is merely remaining candidates or successfully mounting a viable challenge to the presidency.
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NO RESULTS, NO APPOINTMENTS! APC Tells Abia Chieftains: Deliver Your Polling Unit Or Lose Federal Posts.
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has instituted a strict “no results, no appointments” policy for the 2027 general elections.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During a reconciliation meeting held on Sunday, August 23, at the party’s secretariat in Umuahia, State APC Chairman Chijioke Chukwu warned stakeholders that federal positions will strictly depend on electoral performance. He emphasized that leaders relying solely on Abuja connections while losing their local bases will be overlooked for ministerial or federal commissioner roles. To ensure transparency, the party announced plans to publicly publish the individual results of all leaders’ polling units, wards, and constituencies immediately after the elections.
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Performance-Based Rewards: Political appointments will be directly tied to verifiable local electoral outputs rather than mere influence.
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Public Accountability: The party will transparently publish the polling unit results of all stakeholders to evaluate their true grassroots impact.
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Unity and Reconciliation: Chairman Chukwu urged members to prioritize the party over personal ambitions and inaugurated a peace committee—led by Madukwe Ukaegbu—to resolve grievances stemming from the primaries.
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2027 Mobilization: Stakeholders like Sam Anya expressed confidence that robust structures are already being established in areas like Ohafia to secure a landslide victory for President Bola Tinubu and other APC candidates.
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