Labour Party Crisis Deepens as INEC Rejects Outcome of Abure-led Convention
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Labour Party Crisis Deepens as INEC Rejects Outcome of Abure-led Convention

Politics tamfitronics The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the outcome of the Labour Party National Convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State on March 27, 2024. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that this is the convention where Julius Abure was reelected as National Chairman.This convention has been deemed invalid due to contraventions of the Labour Party Constitution, Electoral Act 2022, and INEC Guidelines and Regulations for Political Parties 2022.In a letter to the Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC), INEC confirmed receipt of their application for a certified copy of the convention document. However, the commission stated that it did not monitor the convention and therefore cannot report on it.The letter, signed by Ag Secretary Haliru Aminu and dated July 18, is as follows:
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Profile of Philip Shaibu: The reinstated deputy governor of Edo State
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Profile of Philip Shaibu: The reinstated deputy governor of Edo State

Politics tamfitronics Philip Shaibu, born on December 1, 1969, in Kaduna, Nigeria, has carved a notable path in Nigerian politics. He served as the deputy governor of Edo State from 2016 until his now invalidated impeachment in 2024.Shaibu’s journey into politics began after a career in the Nigerian Prisons Service, where he voluntarily retired to pursue political ambitions.Educationally, Shaibu obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Jos in 2000, where he also led the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) as President. His academic pursuit continued with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Benin in 2015.Shaibu’s political career started in 2003 with the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), leading to his election as a member of the Edo State House of Assembly in 2007 under the...
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Biden remains publicly defiant amid growing Democratic opposition: From the Politics Desk
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Biden remains publicly defiant amid growing Democratic opposition: From the Politics Desk

Politics tamfitronics Welcome to the online version ofFrom the Politics Deskan evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill.In today’s edition, we break down the latest on the state of President Joe Biden's struggling campaign, including analysis from chief political analyst Chuck Todd and national political correspondent Steve Kornacki.Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.Biden remains publicly defiant as Democratic opposition grows louderBy Adam WollnerMore than three weeks after President Joe Biden’s debate debacle, the chorus of Democrats calling on him to exit the 2024 race is only growing louder. Publicly, Biden is remaining defiant, while privately, his family is discussing what ending his re-election bid might look like. And Vice President Kamala Harris’...
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Opinion: Davido’s got what it takes to succeed in Nigerian politics
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Opinion: Davido’s got what it takes to succeed in Nigerian politics

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