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Yayi to mark third year in office with 53 new projects
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Olamilekan Adeola, has announced the commissioning of 53 infrastructure projects to mark his third year in office. In a statement shared on his official Facebook and Instagram pages, the APC consensus governorship candidate for Ogun State said the projects span critical sectors including road infrastructure,…
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Insecurity: Senate set to pass constitutional amendment on state police
The Nigerian Senate is set to consider a constitutional amendment this week that would provide for the establishment of state police across the country, in a move aimed at strengthening the nation’s security framework. Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, saying the proposal has reached a…
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APC banks on Hamzat, Sonayon-James ticket for Lagos 2027 race
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially unveiled Damilola Sonayon-James, a Badagry princess and the party’s Lagos State Deputy Woman Leader, as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the February 2027 general election. Western Post had exclusively reported a few weeks ago that the party had settled for Sonayon-James as Hamzat’s deputy governorship…
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Ilorin youths back Kwara North governorship bid, endorse Danladi for 2027
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Youth groups from the Ilorin Emirate have thrown their weight behind the agitation for Kwara North Senatorial District to produce the next governor of Kwara State, endorsing the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Yakubu Danladi Salihu, as a suitable candidate for the 2027 governorship election on the platform of the APC. The endorsement was…
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Royal title document raises questions over Alli’s governorship ambition
By Adejayan Gbenga Fresh attention has been drawn to the political future of Oyo State APC governorship aspirant, Sharafadeen Alli, following the emergence of an official document showing that he was formally conferred with a royal title under the Chiefs Law of Oyo State. The document, titled “Conferment of Obaship on Ekaarun Balogun,” indicates that Governor Seyi Makinde, acting pursuant…
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Obasanjo’s daughter quits APC, slams Ogun leadership
A former Ogun state governorship aspirant and daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned her membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing persistent disrespect, rejection, and unfair treatment by the party’s leadership in Ogun State. Obasanjo announced her resignation in a letter dated May 31 and addressed to the Ogun APC Chairman, Chief Yemi Sanusi.…
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NDC insists on party supremacy, reads riot act to members on political appointments
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has restated its commitment to party supremacy, insisting that all political appointments and governance decisions under its platform must be made in consultation with party structures. This was contained in a statement by the Office of the National Publicity Secretary following resolutions of the party’s Second National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting aimed at strengthening internal…
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Ekiti ADC guber candidate steps down for Oluyede, reaffirms commitment to development
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ekiti State, Ambassador Dare Bejide, has endorsed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, ahead of the forthcoming governorship election. Bejide announced the endorsement on Sunday during a courtesy and solidarity visit to Oluyede, accompanied by party leaders, stakeholders, executives and supporters drawn from across the state. Speaking…
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Adeleke confident of landslide victory in Osun governorship election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents of the state to disregard what he described as rumours and fear-mongering surrounding the August 15 governorship election, expressing confidence that he would secure victory by a wide margin. The governor, in a statement issued on Sunday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, said concerns being raised…
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Defections won’t affect APC’s chances in Osun governorship poll — Oyintiloye
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said that recent defections by some party members will not weaken its structure, popularity or electoral prospects ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye described the defections as a normal occurrence during…
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