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Abiodun hails consensus as Yayi wins Ogun APC governorship primary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election conducted across the 20 local government areas of Ogun State ended with the emergence of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the party’s flag bearer for the 2027 governorship election. The exercise, which attracted unprecedented participation and support from party members across the state, was widely adjudged peaceful, orderly,…
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2027: Hamzat wins APC governorship ticket, sets out Lagos vision
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has unveiled his major priorities for 2027 after emerging as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the party’s primary election. Hamzat swept the poll with 657,917 votes, defeating his sole challenger, Lanre Kamal, who secured just one vote during the exercise held on Thursday,…
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APC unveils 24 House of Reps candidates in Lagos
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt (Hon) Mudashiru Obasa, the lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, Hon. James Faleke and his counterpart in Alimosho Federal Constituency, Hon. Ganiyu Ayuba, are among the 24 successful candidates who emerged from the Lagos State House of Representatives primary election. Western Post reports that the APC conducted its House of Representatives…
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Agege APC affirms Hamzat as Lagos governorship candidate
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Agege Chapter, on Thursday held its governorship primary at the Agege Stadium in Lagos, where party members and stakeholders gathered in large numbers to endorse the incumbent Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. During a call-and-response session with party supporters, the Speaker of…
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2027 election will be referendum on Tinubu’s performance, says Adebayo
….faults Tinubu’s economic policies The Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has declared that the 2027 general election would serve as a referendum on hardship, insecurity and economic decline under the administration of President Bola Tinubu-. Speaking during a recent interview on national issues, Adebayo said Nigerians were experiencing unprecedented suffering due to what he…
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Olaopa pushes for merit, digital reform for civil service efficiency
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Thursday said the enforcement of a merit-based system, professionalisation, digital reform and competitive remuneration are critical to repositioning the commission for improved civil service delivery. Olaopa stated this in Abuja during the 2026 International Civil Service Conference organised by the Office of the Head of the Civil…
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Lagos verifies public service auditors’ credentials, records
The Lagos State Audit Service Commission has conducted a verification exercise for all auditors in the State Public Service as part of efforts to strengthen the integrity of personnel records and improve administrative efficiency. The exercise was coordinated by the Career Management Department (CMD) of the Commission and focused on ensuring accurate and up-to-date documentation of officers within the public…
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INEC fixes June 20 for Rivers South-East Senatorial by-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Rivers State has announced that a by-election to fill the vacant Rivers South-East Senatorial seat will be held on 20 June 2026. INEC disclosed that the vacancy followed the death of the lawmaker who represented the district, Barinada Mpigi. The commission stated that preparations are underway to ensure a smooth and credible electoral process, urging…
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I’m proud of my Nigerian identity- Busayo Saka
By Tosin Omojola Arsenal F.C. star Bukayo Saka has once again expressed pride in his Nigerian heritage after a resurfaced interview clip gained widespread attention on social media. In the interview with BBC, the England international introduced himself using his full Yoruba name and reflected on how his upbringing shaped his character and values. “My name is Bukayo Moses Ayoyinka…
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Ogun APC Primaries peaceful, reflect internal democracy – Abiodun
The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primaries held peacefully across the 26 state constituencies in Ogun State on Wednesday, as party faithful trooped out in large numbers to designated voting centres from as early as 9 a.m. Reports monitored across the state indicated that the exercise was orderly, transparent and devoid of violence, with party members participating actively…
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