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Ondo NDC elects new chairman, reveals 10 million registrations in 48 hours
By Boye Oyeyemi A former Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State, Kennedy Peretei, has emerged as the pioneer chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in the state. Peretei was elected on Monday during the party’s inaugural congress held in Akure, where delegates drawn from the 18 LGAs endorsed a new executive through consensus. The exercise, which…
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Primate Ayodele tells Adelabu conditions for winning Oyo governorship election
Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, a prominent Nigerian cleric, has stirred controversy with remarks concerning the governorship ambition of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, in Oyo State. In a viral video circulating online, the cleric claimed he possesses a “spiritual formula” required for Adelabu to become governor of Oyo State, warning that without it, the former minister may struggle to…
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APC shifts nomination form sales, submission timelines
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the deadlines for the sale and submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the adjustment also affects the screening timetable. Under the revised schedule, the sale of forms will now…
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Four cabinet members resign in Kwara, seek elective offices
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin As the general election season draws closer, various aspirants have begun to declare their intentions to contest different political offices. In Kwara State, the situation is no different, as four former cabinet members of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq have indicated interest in contesting for political offices under the All Progressives Congress (APC). Among them is Engineer Abdulquawiy…
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Makinde-led PDP faction appoints Turaki, Arapaja to lead new caretaker committee
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed former minister, Tanimu Turaki (SAN), as chairman and Taofeek Arapaja as national secretary of a new 13-member caretaker committee. The decision was reached on Monday during the faction’s 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. The motion for the committee’s ratification…
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LAHA 2027: I’m still in the race – Ogundipe dismisses withdrawal claims
The lawmaker representing Oshodi/Isolo Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, has dismissed speculations that he has withdrawn from the 2027 legislative race, insisting that he remains firmly in contention for his party’s ticket. In a press statement issued on Monday, Ogundipe described the rumours as “unfounded” and “deliberate misinformation,” stressing that he is focused,…
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Prioritise Tinubu’s re-election over personal ambitions, ex-Ondo speaker tells APC aspirants
By Boye Oyeyemi A former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Jumoke Akindele, has called on aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in the state to prioritise the re-election of Bola Ahmed Tinubu above personal political ambitions. In a message addressed to party hopefuls, Akindele emphasised that individual aspirations should remain flexible, while President Tinubu’s second term bid…
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Political allies purchase APC Senate form for Oyetola’s son
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Friends and political allies of Femi Oyetola, son of the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, have purchased the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination and expression of interest forms to draft him into the Osun Central senatorial race. The forms were presented on Sunday in Osogbo by a former Senior Special Assistant on…
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JUST IN: Obi, Kwankwaso join NDC, pledge ‘new Nigeria’ agenda
Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), pledging to pursue a “new Nigeria” agenda. The two prominent politicians were received into the party on Sunday at the NDC national secretariat in Abuja, where they were presented with membership cards by…
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Tinubu-Ambo Support Group denies receiving N100m to support Hamzat’s candidacy
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Tinubu-Ambo Support Group has debunked the rumour of receiving N100 million to endorse Dr Kadri Hamzat as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos for the 2027 general election. The group, in a statement signed by its Head of Public Affairs, Mr Wale Balogun, disclosed that Hamzat’s endorsement was not financially…
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