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NDC: Only successful aspirants will pay nomination fees — Dickson
Seriake Dickson, national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced that only aspirants who emerge victorious in the party’s primaries will proceed to pay nomination fees and complete documentation processes. Dickson disclosed this in a statement shared on X on Wednesday following a joint meeting involving Cleopas Moses, the NDC national chairman; Peter Obi, the party’s presidential aspirant;…
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Lagos APC primaries spark protest threat from Tinubu’s daughter
The Iyaloja-General of Nigeria, Mrs. Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, has threatened to mobilise a protest over the outcome of the recently held All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries in Lagos State. Tinubu-Ojo, who is the daughter of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, made the declaration on Wednesday during the weekly meeting of market leaders and stakeholders held at her office in Alausa, Ikeja, accusing…
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2027: Benson vows mega empowerment, bridge construction for Ikorodu
The lawmaker representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Babajimi Benson, has promised the people of Ikorodu Division more dividends of democracy. Benson made the promise recently at a stakeholders engagement in Ikorodu, expressing gratitude to party leaders and residents for their continued support and endorsement of his re-election ambition. The lawmaker described Ikorodu residents as loyal…
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Atiku emerges ADC presidential candidate after defeating Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election after defeating former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi and Mohammed Hayatu-Deen in the party’s primary election. The result of the exercise was announced on Wednesday night by the returning officer of the primary election, Tunde Ogbeha. According to…
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BREAKING: Former Deputy Senate President Omo-Agege quits APC
Former Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a letter to the Chairman of Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, Omo-Agege stated that after reviewing recent developments within the APC in Delta State and consulting with his associates and supporters, it is clear that his…
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Ekiti ADC faults police over arrest of Ayodele Babatola, alleges politicisation
By Boye Oyeyemi The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Ekiti State Police Command on Wednesday traded words over the arrest and remand of the party’s House of Assembly candidate for Ado-Ekiti Constituency I, Ayodele Babatola, in connection with an alleged rape case. Babatola was remanded by a Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday after he was arraigned on allegations…
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Eid-al-Adha: Jandor appeals for support to poor Nigerians
The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olaiide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has congratulated Muslims in Lagos State and across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid al-Adha celebration. Jandor described Eid al-Adha as a season that reflects the virtues of faith, sacrifice, obedience, and total submission to the will…
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Don’t rely on my name, Olubadan tells aspirants
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has cautioned politicians eyeing the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State against believing that association with his name would automatically guarantee electoral victory. Oba Ladoja, a former governor of the state, spoke on Wednesday while reacting to reports that several governorship aspirants have been linking themselves with him ahead of…
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2027 politics must be guided by maturity, tolerance — Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on politicians and citizens to approach the 2027 election season with maturity, tolerance and a strong sense of national responsibility. Speaking on Wednesday after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Ramat Square Eid Ground in Maiduguri, Borno State, Shettima warned against divisive comments and actions capable of threatening the country’s peace and stability. The…
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Eid-el-Kabir: Adeleke calls for reflection, evaluation of governance in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has congratulated Muslims in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir, calling on citizens to reflect on the values of sacrifice, obedience, compassion and love associated with the celebration. Adeleke, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, described Eid-el-Kabir as a period that highlights…
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