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Police commence investigation into vandalisation of billboards in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Osun State Police Command says it has commenced investigation into the recent vandalisation and destruction of billboards and other government symbols across the state.The command disclosed that discreet investigation had commenced with a view to identifying, arresting and prosecuting those responsible for the incidents in accordance with the law.In a statement issued on Tuesday by…
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16 aspirants seek APC governorship ticket in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin No fewer than 16 aspirants are expected to contest the All Progressives Congress (APC) Kwara State governorship primary scheduled for May 21, 2026. It is expected that the primary election will produce one candidate who will emerge as the APC flag bearer in Kwara State after the conclusion of the exercise in the coming days. According…
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APC leaders endorse Abiodun for Ogun East Senate race
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Tuesday received a significant political endorsement as leaders, delegates, and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East Senatorial District unanimously adopted him as the consensus candidate of the zone for the 2027 senatorial election. The endorsement, which party leaders described as a strategic move to ensure quality representation and sustain…
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No rift with Aiyedatiwa, my ambition remains intact — Akure Reps aspirant
By Boye Oyeyemi A leading aspirant of the All Progressives Congress for the Akure North/Akure South Federal Constituency seat, Oluwafemi Fadairo, has dismissed rumours of a disagreement between him and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa ahead of the party’s primary election. Fadairo, a former aide to the governor on community engagement, spoke on Tuesday while meeting APC ward chairmen and party stakeholders…
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Wole Oluyede reaffirms interest in Ekiti governorship race, vows to defeat Oyebanji
By Boye Oyeyemi The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Wole Oluyede, has addressed mounting concerns about his candidacy ahead of the June 20 governorship election. Oluyede said no form of intimidation or political pressure would stop his ambition to unseat the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji and the All Progressives Congress in the state. Speaking…
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Kwara North group rejects Senator Sadiq Umar’s third-term bid, insists on zoning
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Patigi Emirate Development Union has rejected any move by Senator Sadiq Sulaiman Umar to seek a third term in the Senate in 2027, insisting that the Kwara North senatorial seat should rotate to Patigi Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the union said the long-standing zoning arrangement in Kwara North had promoted…
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Kwankwaso hints at NDC-ADC alliance ahead of 2027 elections
Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has said the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) may collaborate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso made the disclosure on Monday during an interview on Arise Television’s programme, “Prime Time”. He spoke while addressing issues surrounding his exit from the ADC and…
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2027: Adebayo unveils 500-point rescue plan for Nigeria
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the 2027 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has unveiled an expansive socio-economic recovery agenda for Nigeria, promising sweeping reforms in employment, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and industrial development. Adebayo, who emerged as the party’s consensus presidential candidate at the SDP national convention in Bauchi, said his administration would pursue a “people-centred…
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INEC to deploy 1.4m ad hoc staff for 2027 polls
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has reaffirmed the critical role of corps members in Nigeria’s democratic process, revealing that INEC would mobilise over 1.4 million ad hoc staff largely drawn from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for the 2027 general elections. Amupitan made this known while leading a high-powered delegation of National…
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Court adjourns Jonathan eligibility case to May 15, warns plaintiff over absence
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has threatened to award costs against lawyer Johnmary Jideobi over his absence in court in a suit seeking to restrain former President from contesting the 2027 presidential election. At the previous sitting, Justice Lifu had ordered that hearing notices be issued and served on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…
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