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Ex-Lagos commissioner declares 2027 Reps bid in Alimosho
A two-time commissioner and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Alimosho Federal Constituency in Lagos State, Pharm. (Mrs) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, has declared her intention to contest for the House of Representatives seat in the 2027 general election. Akinbile-Yussuf, who served in various capacities as Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Wealth Creation and Employment, Home Affairs, and Tourism,…
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Ekiti poll to gauge APC’s strength ahead of 2027 – Gov Sani
By Boye Oyeyemi Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has described the forthcoming Ekiti State governorship election as a major test of the All Progressives Congress’ political strength ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sani made the remark on Sunday upon arrival at the Ado-Ekiti Airport, where he led activities as chairman of the APC Governorship Campaign Council for the poll.…
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Group accuses Makinde of wasting N2bn on Ibadan summit
The Save Oyo Movement (SOM) has accused Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, of wasting public funds on political activities, alleging that N2 billion was spent on an opposition parties summit held in Ibadan on Saturday. According to a report by Leadership newspaper, the group also claimed that the governor had spent more than N10 billion from the N30 billion reportedly…
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PDP faults APC, Tinubu over political tension, defends Makinde’s ‘Wetie’ remark
By Adejayan Gbenga The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Federal Government of fueling rising political tension following reactions to remarks by Seyi Makinde at an opposition summit in Ibadan. In a statement on Sunday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said Makinde’s reference to “wetie” was historical and cautionary, not an incitement…
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Remi Oseni formally declares Oyo South senatorial bid, vows continuity of development
By Adejayan Gbenga Remi Oseni, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, has formally declared his intention to contest the Oyo South Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a gathering of party leaders, supporters, and stakeholders in Ibadan on Sunday, Oseni disclosed that his ambition is driven by a commitment to expand…
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Ekiti 2026: Police warn against violence, destruction ahead of guber election
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ekiti State Police Command has cautioned politicians and their supporters against engaging in acts capable of disrupting peace as campaigns intensify ahead of the June 20 governorship election. The Police Public Relations Officer, Sunday Abutu, issued the warning in a statement released on Sunday in Ado Ekiti. Abutu said the Commissioner of Police, Michael Falade, urged…
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PDP candidate pledges inclusive, transparent governance ahead of Ekiti gubernatorial election
By Boye Oyeyemi The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, on Saturday unveiled his vision for inclusive governance ahead of the June 20 election. Oluyede, who spoke with journalists in Ikere Ekiti, said his ambition was driven by the desire to improve the living conditions of residents, especially ordinary citizens. “My ambition is…
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APC condemns Makinde’s comments, accuses Oyo governor of inciting violence
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned remarks made by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde at an opposition summit in Ibadan, accusing him of invoking the violent history of “Operation Wetie” to incite unrest over claims that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party state. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the ruling party…
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SDP pushes grassroots strategy for 2027, says Adebayo
As political realignments quietly gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, debates over opposition coalition-building have taken centre stage in Nigeria’s evolving democratic landscape. In this interview with journalists, Prince Adewole Adebayo of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) dismisses elite-driven alliances as fundamentally flawed and outlines the party’s strategy of building what he describes as a “people-powered coalition.” Excerpts …
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RHAmbassadors platform will boost policy updates, real-time citizen engagement — Dare
The Directorate of Digital and New Media of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Sunday Dare says the newly launched digital platform will improve the dissemination of government policies and strengthen real-time engagement with citizens. Dare stated this in a presentation at the unveiling of the RHA digital platform in Abuja over the weekend, saying the initiative was designed to improve…
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