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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji condemns political violence, sympathises with victims
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has expressed concern over the recent wave of political violence in the state, sympathising with citizens who have suffered injuries, losses and trauma as a result of the incidents. In a statement shared on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Oyebamiji said…
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Agege Politics: Awori Community hails APC over Enimakure, Abiola’s candidacy
The Orile-Agege Descendants and Indigenous Awori People of Agege have commended the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the emergence of Hon. Sakiru Sule Akindele Enimakure as the party’s candidate for Agege State Constituency II in the 2027 Lagos State House of Assembly election. The group also expressed support for the emergence of Hon. Gbenga Abiola (Agbelebu) as…
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Claims of failing anti-terror campaign unfounded, IMPI defends Tinubu
The Independent Media and Policy Initiative (IMPI) has defended the Federal Government’s ongoing war against terrorism, arguing that claims that President Bola Tinubu’s security strategy is failing are not supported by available facts. In a policy statement signed by its chairman, Omoniyi Akinsiju, the policy think tank said recent criticism of the administration’s counter-terrorism efforts, particularly following a resurgence of…
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Ekiti PDP claims Tinubu withholding support for Oyebanji’s reelection
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s failure to publicly acknowledge Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2026 governorship election suggests he is distancing himself from the governor’s reelection bid. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Media and Communications of the Wole Oluyede…
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APC unveils new campaign council ahead of Ondo South by-election
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has inaugurated a 128-member Campaign Council ahead of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election slated for June 20, 2026. The development was disclosed by the party in a statement issued by its State Publicity Secretary, Kayode Muyide, saying the council was constituted to coordinate campaign activities and mobilise…
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Aggrieved Lagos APC aspirants reject attempts to link Obasa to protests
A coalition of aspirants in the recently concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries has condemned what it described as a “malicious and distracting attempt” to link the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr. Mudashiru Obasa, to the peaceful protests held last week over the conduct of the party’s primaries. In a strongly worded statement issued…
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June 12: Group calls for elections that reflect will of Nigerians
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – As Nigeria marks the 33rd anniversary of the June 12, 1993 presidential election, the AMBO Campaign Civil Society Committee has called on political actors, government institutions, electoral bodies and citizens to work towards building a Nigeria where elections genuinely reflect the will of the people. Addressing journalists at the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union…
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EFCC chairman warns high election costs encourage corruption
By Mosunmola Ayobami The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns over the rising cost of elections in Nigeria, revealing that some governorship aspirants spend between N20 billion and N30 billion in their quest to secure electoral victory. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Wednesday in Ilorin, warning that the growing commercialization of…
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Adebayo mourns victims, presses FG on Warri-Itakpe train crash probe
The Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2027 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed deep sorrow over the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe train near Agbor, Delta State, and called for an immediate and transparent investigation into the incident to prevent future occurrences. Reacting to reports that the train, carrying 482 passengers, derailed, leaving four people…
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Tinubu’s performance will earn him reelection in 2027, says Uzodimma
Imo State Governor and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Senator Hope Uzodimma, has said President Bola Tinubu’s performance in office will earn him re-election in the 2027 general election. Speaking on Wednesday at the National Mobilisation Retreat of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Abuja, Uzodimma urged members of the organisation to intensify grassroots mobilisation and take the message…
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