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Fani-Kayode, Reno pick Tinubu, urge Nigerians to to return President in 2027 elections
A political advocacy group led by Femi Fani-Kayode and Reno Omokri has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a joint statement issued on Saturday, the pair said their endorsement was based on the need to preserve national stability, unity, and the long-standing political arrangement that rotates presidential…
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Ekiti APC leaders seek Fasuyi’s disqualification from senatorial primary over poor performance
By Boye Oyeyemi Fresh trouble has hit the ambition of the Senator representing Ekiti North Senatorial District, Cyril Fasuyi, following a petition seeking his disqualification from the APC primary election over an underwhelming performance as a federal lawmaker. Leaders in the district petitioned the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress, urging the party to stop Fasuyi from participating…
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Jonathan moves to dismiss case questioning 2027 eligibility
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has challenged a suit filed by a lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, seeking to restrain him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Jonathan, through his lawyer, Chris Uche, SAN, told Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, shortly after the matter was called for hearing. Uche informed the court that a letter of conditional appearance, a…
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Abiodun submits Ogun East senate nomination form
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday formally submitted his Ogun East senate nomination form at the national headquarters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. Speaking during the brief ceremony, Governor Abiodun described the occasion as more than a political exercise, saying it reflected his enduring commitment to the people of Ogun East. “This moment is not…
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Uzodimma declares PGF support for Tinubu amid political tensions
Governor of Imo State and Chairman of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Hope Uzodimma, has reaffirmed the support of APC governors for the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu amid growing speculations of internal disagreements within the forum ahead of the 2027 elections. Uzodimma disclosed this in a post shared via his X account on Friday after presiding over a…
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Another PDP leader resigns from party over internal crisis in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga The Deputy Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Muhammad Abiodun Fadeyi, has joined other bigwigs, including the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Sanjo Adedoyin, in resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party over ongoing internal crises. Fadeyi, who represents Ona Ara State Constituency, announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the PDP chairman in Ward…
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18 APC governors back Uzodinma, pass vote of confidence as PGF chairman
Eighteen governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress have reaffirmed their support for Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state, passing a vote of confidence on his leadership as chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum. The endorsement comes amid widespread controversy and conflicting reports alleging that Uzodinma had been removed as chairman of the forum during a late-night…
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Adeleke camp, APC clash over alleged Osun billboard vandalism
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State of carrying out coordinated acts of political vandalism, alleging that billboards belonging to Governor Ademola Adeleke’s campaign and the Accord Party were destroyed in several local government areas. In a statement on Friday signed by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, the…
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2027: Yilwatda to chair APC screening committee for governors, Senate aspirants
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a screening committee for incumbent governors seeking re-election and aspirants contesting Senate seats ahead of the 2027 general elections. The committee is chaired by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, while the National Secretary, Sen. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, Ph.D, will serve as secretary. Other members of the committee are drawn from…
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ADC leadership suit adjourned indefinitely over request for reassignment of judge
Proceedings in the leadership dispute within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) suffered a setback on Friday after a federal high court in Abuja adjourned indefinitely a suit challenging the leadership of former Senate President David Mark following a request for the matter to be reassigned to another judge. The suit was filed by Nafiu Bala, a former deputy national chairman…
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