Burnham's return to Westminster comes amid growing speculation about the future leadership of the Labour Party and the United Kingdom's next government.
Category: Politics
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Colombia Elects Right-Wing Outsider As President After Divisive Runoff
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella, a flamboyant lawyer backed by conservative and pro-business groups, celebrated his victory in the Caribbean city of Barranquilla alongside family members and hundreds of supporters.
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APC Sweeps Key By-Elections, PDP Retains Rivers Seat Amid Disputes
Results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday expanded the APC's representation in the National Assembly, although several of the contests were marred by allegations of electoral malpractice, violence and voter intimidation.
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UK’s Starmer Resigns As Prime Minister
Starmer's authority has been waning since Labour endured a drubbing in local and regional elections in May
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INEC Says Oyebanji Winner Of Ekiti Governorship Election
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of the Ekiti State governorship election. INEC’s Chief Returning Officer, Professor Adenike Oladiji, announced the result in Ado-Ekiti after the collation of votes from the state’s 16 local government areas. According to the electoral commission, Oyebanji...
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NSCDC Reports Peaceful Ekiti Polls, Successful Security Operations
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said on Sunday it recorded successful security operations during the Ekiti State governorship election, which it said ended peacefully across the southwestern state. The agency said it began election security activities with confidence-building patrols on the eve of the vote, covering major parts of the state to...
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NNPP Lawyers Urge INEC To Shun Rival Factions
Solicitors representing the New Nigeria Peoples Party, or NNPP, have urged Nigeria’s electoral commission to stop engaging with individuals and groups they described as impostors, insisting that only the party leadership recognised by court judgments should be accorded electoral privileges. In a letter dated June 19 and addressed to the Chairman of the Independent National...
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INEC Says Ondo South By-Election Peaceful Despite Challenges
Nigeria’s electoral commission on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election, saying the exercise had remained peaceful despite network-related challenges. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INE) said most polling units opened on schedule, with election officials arriving early to begin accreditation and voting. Speaking to journalists in Okitipupa while...
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Oyebanji Praises Voter Turnout For Ekiti Governorship Election
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on Saturday praised voters for their participation in the state’s governorship election, describing the turnout as a sign of confidence in democracy and good governance. Speaking to reporters after casting his vote at Ward 006, Unit 003 in Ikogosi-Ekiti, Oyebanji said eligible voters turned out early and conducted themselves peacefully...
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Sanwo-Olu Unveils Hamzat, Sonayon-James As APC Lagos Governorship Candidates
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday presented Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and Princess Damilola Sonayon-James as the governing party’s candidates for the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. Sanwo-Olu in a statement described Hamzat as a dedicated public servant, dependable partner in governance and advocate for progress. He praised Hamzat for his experience...