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Tackling Insecurity: APC-controlled states SSGs commend security agents over onslaught on criminals

Aminu Imam

By Godwin Amunde Secretaries to the Governments of All Progressives Congress (APC) controlled states havecommended Nigerian security agencies for the renewed offensive against criminal elements across the country. They also resolved to strengthen the legal framework for the implementation of the Security Trust Fund to continually mobilise resources for the management of security challenges in the country. This is contained in a communiqu issued after the 12th quarterly meeting of the Forum signed by the SSG of Nasarawa State, Muhammad Ubandoma Aliyu and the Director General, APC Progressive Governors Forum…

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‘Kwankwaso set to dump PDP for APC’

Aminu Imam

Former Governor of Kano State, Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is reportedly about to conclude his plans of joining the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC). According to reports, sources close to the former governor, Kwankwaso is not comfortable in the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), since the disrupted Zonal Congress of the Party, which took place in April at Kaduna. The Congress, which was disrupted by members of the Kwankwasiyya movement, happened after they allegedly realised that their preferred candidate for the Zonal vice-chairmanship of the Party would not win the election.…

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APC declares Matawalle leader of Zamfara APC

Aminu Imam

…As Buhari welcomes gov. to party, warns against complacency…Buni C’ttee dissolves State Exco The National Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mai Mala Buni has announced the dissolution of Zamfara APC executive council from wards, local government to State level. Buni spoke during the formal defection of Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle to the APC in Gusau, the State capital. He said Matawalle would remain the leader of the party in the state and the party exco stands dissolved, urging all stakeholders to support the governor in delivering…

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Zamfara defection: “I will not betray my father by joining Matawalle”, says Deputy Gov. Aliyu

Aminu Imam

Ahead of yesterdays defection of Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle from the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), to the All Progressives Congress (APC), along with three senators, five members of the House of Representatives and 18 members of the state House Assembly, the State Deputy governor, Mahdi Aliyu Gusau, two Rep members and six members of the State’s House of Assembly have declined to defect with the governor. According to a source in Zamfara State Government House, the younger Gusau departed for Abuja to avoid the defection programme. He said, The…

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APC information managers to build synergy

Aminu Imam

Recommend strengthened legislation against media abuse, misinformation By Godwin Amunde Information managers ofthefederal government and the All Progressives Congress(APC)controlled stateshave resolved to make recommendations to both the Federal and State Governments to strengthen legislation against media abuse and misinformation. They also recommend the need to counter and sustain media attacks on the opposition parties and collaborators within and outside Nigeria. The recommendations are contained in a communique at the end of the inaugural meeting of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) with managers of information of APC-controlled states across the federation and hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of…

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“You cant defect to APC with our mandate” – PDP tells Matawalle, others

Aminu Imam

The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), has cautioned the Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle, members of the Zamfara State House of Assembly, and those of the National Assembly from the State against defecting to the All Progressives Congress, (APC). This is coming on the heels of reports that the governor is set to join the APC today. According to his spokesperson,Yusuf Idris, the governor will join the ruling party with the National and State Assembly members as well as the PDP executives from all levels of the State. The governor, who…

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Defection: 18 APC Govs, others set to receive Matawalle

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

No fewer than 18 All Progressives Congress (APC) governors are expected to receive Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara on Tuesday. The Chairman, Publicity Sub-Committee of the organising ceremony and Zamfara Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Ibrahim Dosara, disclosed in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau on Monday. Dosara said, the Progressive governors will be led by the APC Chairman Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) and Gov. Mai Mala-Buni. We are also expecting all our national assembly members as well as state legislators to declare their defection…

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Zamfara: Buharis aide hints at Governor Matawalles defection to APC

Aminu Imam

The Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, has suggested that there is a possibility for the defection of the Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to the All Progressives Congress, (APC). This was made known by the presidential aide, Ahmad in a Facebook post yesterday, which stated: So, Zamfara is back home! Welcome Matawalle. As at the time of this reportage, Matawalle has not confirmed his rumoured defection to APC, despite speculation of the defection from different quarters and the…

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Andy Uba wins APC primary election in Anambra

Aminu Imam

A former Senator who represented Anambra South Senatorial District, Andy Ubah, has been declared winner of the governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State. Ubah emerged winner in the primary election contested by 13 other aspirants. Declaring the results of the exercise on Sunday morning at the Golden Tulips Hotel, Agulu, Anambra State, the Chairman of the Anambra State Primary Election Committee and Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, said Senator Ubah polled 230, 201 votes out of the total votes of 348,490, to defeat…

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‘APC is back to life’, Says Buhari

Aminu Imam

…Approves review of Party’s timetable, CECPC timeline President Muhammadu Buhari has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been revived, energised and repositioned for its national convention and future elections. The president stated this at a meeting with members of the National Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), led by Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, in Abuja, yesterday. The president said the fortunes of the Party had been brightened by the re-organisation and reconciliation of members across the Party, saying with the work done by the committee the party has bounced back…

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