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Osun 2026: Muslim community holds prayer for Oyebamiji, assures peaceful poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, members of the Irewole Muslim Community in Ikire on Sunday gathered for a “Victory Prayer” in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji. Speaking at the event, Oyebamiji assured residents that the election would be peaceful, pledging that there would be no…
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Support Tinubu’s second term ambition, Oluwo tells monarchs in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, has called on traditional rulers across Osun West Senatorial District to mobilise support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing the Federal Government’s approval of the 90.9km Osogbo–Iwo–Ibadan road. Speaking at a gathering of royal fathers in the district on Sunday at his palace, Oba…
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BREAKING: Obi, Kwankwaso in closed-door meeting with NDC leadership amid defection talks
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, and former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have arrived at the residence of the National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, in what appears to be a significant step in their political realignment. The two politicians were sighted on Sunday at the NDC leader’s residence, where…
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ADC will present credible candidates for 2027 elections – Bolaji Abdullahi
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it will fully participate in the 2027 general elections, insisting that it remains focused on producing “credible, competent and nationally acceptable candidates” to challenge the ruling party. Speaking in a statement issued by the party, the National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, dismissed recent claims that the party would not field candidates in…
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Atiku takes campaign to US, decries level of insecurity in Nigeria
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced plans to engage policy and institutional stakeholders in the United States, warning that Nigeria is grappling with worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and weakening democratic institutions. In a press statement issued on Sunday, Atiku said his upcoming U.S. engagements would focus on what he described as Nigeria’s deepening crisis. “Nigeria is facing a full-blown…
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Oyebamiji vows to keep campaign promises if elected Osun governor
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, has assured the people of the state that he will not betray their trust if elected. Oyebamiji gave the assurance on Sunday during an engagement with members of the Nigerian Society of Professional Tailors in Osogbo, saying his recently unveiled seven-point agenda would…
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Address by the National Chairman of the (ADC), Senator David Mark, at the National Opposition Summit in Ibadan
Distinguished leaders of the opposition, Protocols: Our gathering here today is an urgent response to our nation’s call to patriotic duty. My prayer is that history will remember us, that when the nation cried out to be rescued, we answered, that when we heard the agonies of mothers that just buried their children killed by bandits, we answered, that when…
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Nollywood actress Foluke Daramola sets eyes on House of Representatives, picks nomination form
Nollywood actress and politician, Foluke Daramola-Salako, has declared her intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat for Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency I under the All Progressives Congress (APC). She presented her expression of interest and nomination forms to the party leadership at the APC secretariat in Oshodi on Saturday. Addressing party leaders, including the APC Chairman, Saheed Animashaun, and…
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SDP is Nigeria’s only true ideological opposition, says Adebayo
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has declared that his party represents the only true ideological opposition in Nigeria as political activities gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists, Adebayo argued that opposition politics in Nigeria has often been wrongly framed along ethnic and religious lines, rather than being…
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ADC releases timetable for 2026 primaries, fixes presidential poll for May 25
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released its timetable for the 2026 primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections, outlining key dates and guidelines for aspirants. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the schedule underscores its commitment to internal democracy and compliance with electoral laws. “The timetable reflects the party’s commitment…
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