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Jonathan disowns fake Instagram account
Office of former President Goodluck Jonathan has disowned a trending Instagram account operating under the handle @goodluck_ebelejonathan, declaring it as fake and an impersonation. A statement on Friday by the media aide to Jonathan, Mr Ikechukwu Eze, said that the former President did not maintain or operate any personal account on the Instagram platform. Eze noted that the deceptive account…
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I could not compromise my values in NDC FCT senate primary — Aisha Yesufu
Activist and political ally of Peter Obi, Aisha Yesufu, says she refused to compromise her principles following disputes over the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) FCT senatorial primary, which she claims was marred by irregularities. Yesufu, who recently joined the NDC from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), had declared her intention to contest the Federal Capital Territory senate seat on May…
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Wike-backed PDP faction suspends Bode George, 23 others in Lagos
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has suspended party elder Bode George and 23 other chieftains over alleged anti-party activities. The suspension was announced in a statement issued on Friday by Kayode Ogunbiyi, chairman of the Lagos PDP Disciplinary Committee, and the committee’s secretary,…
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Ekiti APC taps former Governor Segun Oni to unite party after primary elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has constituted a high-level Reconciliation Committee headed by former Governor Segun Oni to address grievances arising from the party’s recently concluded primary elections and strengthen unity ahead of the 2026 governorship poll. The committee, according to the party, is part of efforts to foster cohesion and ensure a united front as preparations…
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Abiodun mourns as APC South-West Women Leader dies
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of the All Progressives Congress (APC) South-West Zonal Woman Leader, Arabinrin Yetunde Shakirat Adesanya, describing her demise as a huge loss to the party and the nation. Adesanya reportedly passed away on Thursday evening at her residence in Lagos after a prolonged illness. In a condolence…
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Makinde appoints Fasina as Oyo Head of Service
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Mrs. Adenike Ayobami Fasina as the new Head of the State Civil and Public Service. Fasina succeeds Mrs. Olubunmi Olufunke Oni, who recently retired from service. The appointment was announced on Friday in a statement made available by the state government. Fasina, an indigene of Eruwa, joined the Oyo State…
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Wale Ajani emerges Accord Party Oyo Central Senatorial District candidate
By Adejayan Gbenga Former Director General of the Oyo State Liaison Office in Abuja and Lagos, Hon. Wale Ajani, has emerged as the Accord Party candidate for the Oyo Central Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ajani secured the party’s ticket following the conclusion of the Accord Party primary election held on Thursday across Oyo State. The exercise…
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Wike-backed PDP rejects Turaki faction’s planned endorsement of Jonathan as presidential candidate
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has rejected plans by the Tanimu Turaki-led group to endorse former President Goodluck Jonathan as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election. The group described the planned endorsement convention as illegal, misleading and capable of creating confusion within the political…
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2027: Kperogi calls for strong opposition parties in Nigeria
A renowned public commentator and advocate for good governance, Prof. Farooq Kperogi, has called for a strong and credible opposition ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, stressing that opposition remains essential to the survival and growth of democracy. Kperogi made the call during a high-level seminar organised by the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Sciences, Lagos State University…
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Aisha Yesufu drops out of FCT senate race
Human rights activist and political advocate, Aisha Yesufu, has stepped down from the race for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general election. Yesufu, a prominent supporter of Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi during the 2023 elections, announced her withdrawal on Friday after revealing that her party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), would not…
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