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Bala Mohammed dumps PDP for APM ahead 2027
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has officially announced his defection to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) along with members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Tanimu Turaki-led executives. Mohammed announced the defection at the Bauchi Government House on Saturday, flanked by the APM National Chairman, Yusuf Dantalle, and other party and government officials. He added “After…
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NITDA, GBB partner to deliver subsidised sovereign cloud for startups
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has entered into a strategic partnership with Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), Nigeria’s foremost ICT infrastructure and shared services provider, to deliver subsidised sovereign cloud services to startups participating in the iHatch programme. The collaboration marks a significant step in Nigeria’s digital transformation, with a strong focus on data sovereignty, digital inclusion, and the…
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EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu directs APC NWC to conduct direct primary elections
President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress to conduct direct primary elections in cases where consensus among aspirants cannot be peacefully reached. A source close to the party leadership confirmed to Western Post that President Tinubu advised the NWC to ensure there is no acrimony within the party and imposition of candidates…
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Aishatu Binani dumps ADC, joins NDC in major political shift
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Adamawa State during the 2023 election, Sen. Aishatu Dahiru, popularly known as Binani, has joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). Binani formally defected to the NDC at an event held in Abuja on Friday, where she was presented with her membership card and…
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Olopade urges winning spirit ahead of Botswana showdown
By Tosin Omojola The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has reiterated the importance of the World Relays Championship in Botswana, urging Team Nigeria athletes to compete with pride and a winning spirit. Olopade made this known in Gaborone while addressing Team Nigeria athletes and officials after their final warm-up session ahead of the track events.…
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May Day: Abiru praises workers, seeks collective action
The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, has extended warm greetings to workers across Lagos East Senatorial District and the country at large in commemoration of this year’s Workers’ Day. Abiru, in a goodwill message on Friday, praised the resilience, dedication, and contributions of Nigerian workers, noting that their efforts remain central to…
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Meet Adenike Oshinowo, First Female Clerk of the Lagos Assembly
Mrs. Adenike Abolanle Oshinowo is a distinguished legal practitioner, seasoned legislative draftsman, and accomplished public administrator with over two decades of meritorious service in the Lagos State Public Service. Renowned for her deep expertise in legislative processes and governance, she currently serves as the Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly, a position to which she was appointed on…
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Oyo 2027: Group picks APC governorship forms for Gbadegesin
A political group, Ajosepo fún Itesiwaju Oke-Ogun, has announced the purchase of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, signaling his entry into the race for the party’s governorship ticket in Oyo State. In a statement issued on May 1, 2026, the group described the move as a significant milestone in…
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May Day: Adebayo urges leaders to prioritise workers’ welfare
A former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has called on Nigerian leaders to prioritise the welfare and dignity of workers across the country. Adebayo made the call in a goodwill message to commemorate International Workers’ Day, stressing that labour must be rewarded with opportunity rather than reduced to a daily struggle for survival. He…
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4 hurt, 25 escape as truck causes multi-car crash in Ikorodu
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos Sector Command, has confirmed that four persons sustained injuries following a serious multiple road traffic crash along the Ikorodu–Shagamu Road near Sabo, Ikorodu. The incident, which occurred on April 30, 2026, at about 5:45 p.m., was reportedly caused by brake failure involving a commercial truck. According to the FRSC, the crash involved five…
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