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Osun APC accuses PDP of plotting violence in LGAs
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the state government and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) of plotting to recruit armed thugs to unleash violence on reinstated local government officials and party members. In a petition dated June 16, 2025, addressed to the Commissioner of Police and copied…
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Kalu advises Zamfara governor to maintain good relationship with Tinubu
Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, has advised the governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, to maintain good relationship with President Bola Tinubu in the interest of the people. Kalu warned that the people of Zamfara could lose out of major development if the governor failed to play political economics with the President. The senator spoke when he commissioned the…
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Younger Nigerians must show interest in 2027- Prof Adeniran
..says SDP’s Adebayo represents younger generation The youths have been charged to show more active interest in elective politics in Nigeria. Former Minister of Education and renowned Political Scientist, Prof. Tunde Adeniran, in this interview with journalists, bears his mind on youths involvement in politics, the presidential aspiration of SDP’s Prince Adebayo Adewole, June 12, defection politics, President Bola Tinubu’s…
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Oyo Deputy Governor urges unity in PDP ahead of 2027 elections
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Adebayo Lawal, has called for unity among members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He made the call on Sunday during the grand Eid-al-Adha celebration at his country home in Kishi. The event brought together prominent Oke-Ogun stakeholders, PDP leaders, and members from…
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I contemplated contesting for President after June 12 struggle- Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has revealed that he contemplated joining the presidential race following the June 12 pro-democracy struggle. Soyinka stated that he dismissed the idea after 36 hours of serious contemplation, describing it as “crazy.” He made the revelation on Saturday during an interaction with journalists at Freedom Park, Lagos, at an event themed “June 12: Romancing the…
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NULGE backs Oyebanji’s re-election bid
The national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees has thrown its weight behind the reelection bid of Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji. NULGE President General, Aliyu Kankara, said the support was based on Oyebanji’s consistent support and unwavering commitment to the welfare of local government workers and pensioners in Ekiti State. Kankara spoke in a letter…
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Adeleke warns radio stations, politicians over inciting remarks
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has warned radio stations operating within the state to desist from serving as platforms for inciting violence and violating national broadcasting regulations. He also cautioned opposition politicians against making statements capable of inciting unrest or encouraging the public to take the law into their own hands following the recent judicial…
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‘I’ll win if I contest for Oyo governorship’ – Oriyomi Hamzat
By Adejayan Gbenga – Popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, has expressed strong confidence that he would win if he decides to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship election. Speaking during a recent live broadcast monitored by WESTERN POST, Hamzat reacted indignantly to a caller from abroad who advised him against running for the governorship seat. The caller had warned the…
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Most coalition members will return to APC, says Sowore
Human Rights activist and the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has said most of the politicians who were in coalition talks would return to the All Progressives Congress (APC) if things don’t work out for them. Sowore said this on Sunday when he appeared on Channels TV’s Rubbing Minds programme. He stated that the…
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North East APC endorses Tinubu/Shettima ticket for 2027 presidential election
By Kunle Sanni The North East chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for re-election in the 2027 presidential poll. The endorsement was announced on Sunday during the North East APC Consultative Meeting held in Gombe, the Gombe State capital. The event drew thousands of party members and top…
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