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Yayi reveals plans to make Ogogo special adviser before death
By Damilola Akinwale – The Ogun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has revealed that he planned to appoint late veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, as his special adviser on tourism and culture if elected governor in 2027. Yayi disclosed this on Tuesday during a condolence visit to…
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Adeleke’s spokesman hails APC over withdrawal of Osun election petition
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The campaign spokesman for Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state for withdrawing its petition challenging Adeleke’s re-election. Olajengbesi, in a statement shared on his Facebook page, described the decision by the opposition leaders as a demonstration of statesmanship, saying it reflected…
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Nigerian politics: A filthy, dirty, evil and wicked venture? — by Pelumi Olajengbesi
I developed an interest in politics when I was around 15 years old. Since then, I have watched politics being played, read extensively about it and followed political developments with great interest. For many years, I saw politics primarily as an instrument through which society could be transformed and the lives of the people improved. However, my active involvement in…
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BREAKING: INEC updates NDC leadership, uploads modified logo after court order
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated the leadership details of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on its website and uploaded the party’s modified logo following a judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The update lists Senator Cleopas Moses Zuwoghe as National Chairman, Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekwelzu as National Secretary, John Odey as National Treasurer, Hon. Mainasara…
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I will tackle insecurity, corruption, poverty if elected president, says Obi
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said his administration will prioritise national unity, security, productivity and job creation if elected president in 2027. Obi spoke during an exclusive interview with Arise Television on Thursday, where he said Nigerians must move beyond historical grievances and work towards building a united country. He said his commitment to…
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Obi questions Tinubu’s educational records, says leaders must uphold integrity
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has questioned the disputed educational records of President Bola Tinubu, saying issues concerning the integrity and character of public office holders go beyond court judgments. Obi made the remarks during an exclusive interview with Arise Television on Thursday while responding to questions about controversies surrounding Tinubu’s educational status and the…
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BREAKING: Obi plans independent result monitoring system for 2027 polls
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he will establish a system to independently transmit election results from polling units to his campaign’s situation room during the 2027 general elections. Obi said the measure would ensure that results declared at polling units were accurately transmitted and prevent situations where results that did not emanate…
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Akpabio petitions DSS over alleged fake anti-northern statement
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged false statement circulating on Facebook and other social media platforms in which he was purportedly quoted as making an anti-northern remark. The petition was made available to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday by Akpabio’s special assistant on media, Jackson Udom. Akpabio’s chief of staff, Chinedu…
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Sanwo-Olu appoints Prof Badejo as LASU vice-chancellor
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo as the vice-chancellor of Lagos State University. The appointment was disclosed on Wednesday in Lagos. Badejo, a professor of Guidance and Counselling, succeeds Professor Ibijoke Olatunji-Bello, whose five-year tenure is coming to an end. She was born on August 4, 1962, and has…
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PalmPay wins Leadership Fintech Company of the Year 2026 award
PalmPay, a leading digital banking platform, has been named the Fintech Company of the Year 2026 by Leadership, a Nigerian media organisation. The award recognises the company’s contributions to Nigeria’s financial services sector, particularly its focus on digital banking, financial inclusion and the development of payment solutions for individuals and businesses. PalmPay, a licensed Mobile Money Operator, has operated in…
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