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Samson Adenekan’s Biography

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Samson is a litterateur and a staunch believer in the possibility of correcting the societal ills through well investigated, balanced and ethical journalism.

He is a product of Premium Times Center for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ).

Samson has several investigated stories published on both print newspaper and online media outfits of international repute.

Some of his areas of interest include human rights advocacy, advocacy for good governance, education and environment.

Samson Adenekan’s Journalist Portfolio

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INEC speaks on alleged sack of REC who declared for political office

INEC speaks on alleged sack of REC who declared for political office

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said the allegedly sacked former Cross River State R…

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APC accuses Sowore of treason, 'plot to destabilise' Nigeria

APC accuses Sowore of treason, 'plot to destabilise' Nigeria

Nigeria's ruling party, APC, has accused an activist, Omoyele Sowore, of treason and plotting to destabilise …

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APC is worse off under you -- Progressive Governors DG tells Oshiomhole

APC is worse off under you -- Progressive Governors DG tells Oshiomhole

The Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum, Salihu Lukman, has accused the National Chairman of …

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Video: Buhari supporters ready to disrupt #RevolutionNow protests

Video: Buhari supporters ready to disrupt #RevolutionNow protests

Busloads of pro-government supporters have been sighted at the Unity Fountain in Abuja, ready to counter the …

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#RevolutionNow: Police arrest protesters in Lagos, activists defy rain in Abuja

#RevolutionNow: Police arrest protesters in Lagos, activists defy rain in Abuja

Several protesters were arrested at the National Stadium in Lagos Monday after a crowd gathered to begin #Rev…

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Intensify your fight against graft, CISLAC urges Buhari

Intensify your fight against graft, CISLAC urges Buhari

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) in partnership with MacArthur Foundation, has called o…

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Court orders INEC to replace Al-Mustapha as AA’s presidential candidate

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By Ameh Ejekwonyilo, Samson Adenekan Verified
| Premium Times Verified
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove Hamza Al-Mustapha’s name as presidential candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) for the 2023 general elections. Mr Al-Mustapha was the Chief Security Officer to Nigeria’s late dictator, Sani Abacha, who died in office in June 1998. The judge, Zainab Abubakar, gave the order removing Mr Al-Mustapha’s name as a presidential candidate, in a judgement on Friday.
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How Peter Obi, Okowa, Kwankwaso, Abiola fared at Sunday's debate

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By Esther Iroanusi, Samson Adenekan Verified, Bakare Majeed
| Premium Times Verified
On Sunday, presidential candidates from four of the 18 registered political parties appeared at a town hall meeting to dialogue with citizens. Those in attendance were Peter Obi of the Labour Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and Kola Abiola of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). Also present was the PDP vice-presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, who represented Atiku Abubakar. The event was organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development and Arise Television.
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Nigeria: Atiku, Tinubu, Obi, Kwankwaso Invited for Sunday Debate

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By Samson Adenekan Verified
| AllAfrica
The four candidates were selected based on the performance of their parties in an online survey by the organisers. Four of Nigeria's 18 presidential candidates are set to debate today (Sunday). The 'presidential town hall' is organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development and Arise Television. Those invited for the debate include Bola Tinubu of the ruling APC, Atiku Abubakar of the PDP, Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Rabiu Kwankwaso of the NNPP.
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