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Uzodimma unveils Renewed Hope digital platform to tackle misinformation
The Director-General and National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, has launched a new digital communication platform aimed at improving the dissemination of government policies and addressing misinformation around the President Bola Tinubu administration’s reforms. The event, which held in Abuja, was attended by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku…
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2027: Presidency accuses ADC of raising false alarm
The Presidency has accused opposition figures, particularly leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), of raising unfounded concerns ahead of the 2027 general elections. Presidential spokesperson, Sunday Dare, made the remarks while responding to comments by former lawmaker Rt. Hon. Nnenna Ukeje during a recent press conference organised by the ADC National Legislators Coalition, where President Bola Tinubu’s democratic credentials…
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South-West PDP criticises Makinde over ‘Operation Wetie’ remark
The South-West chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his reference to “Operation Wetie,” warning against statements that could inflame political tensions in the region. In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Akinloye Oyeniyi, the party described the remark as inappropriate for a public office holder, noting that the phrase is…
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Pro-Tinubu group gets new campaign office in Ibadan as mobilisation intensifies
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State office of the “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Again 2027 (PBAT Again 2027)” movement will be commissioned on Sunday in Ibadan. This is in line with the group’s preparation and mobilisation activities for the 2027 general election. The office, located at No. 44 Obafemi Awolowo Way, Oke-Bola, Ibadan, is scheduled for inauguration at 2 p.m.…
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Key takeaways from Ibadan opposition summit – Report
By Adejayan Gbenga Opposition parties in Nigeria have agreed to form a united front for the 2027 general elections, among other key resolutions, following a high-level summit in Ibadan. The meeting, which brought together key political stakeholders across party lines, ended with the issuance of the “Ibadan Declaration,” outlining a series of resolutions aimed at reshaping the country’s political landscape.…
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Opposition Summit: Peter Obi plays basketball with Ibadan youths
By Adejayan Gbenga Former presidential candidate Peter Obi on Saturday briefly engaged with a group of youths playing basketball at the venue of the opposition political parties’ national summit held in Ibadan. Obi, who arrived ahead of the commencement of the summit, took a short break to interact informally with the young players before proceeding to join other political leaders…
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Ekiti 2026: APC picks Uba Sani to lead governorship campaign
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed the Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, as Chairman of the Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council. In a letter dated April 24, 2026, and signed by the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, the party said the appointment recognises Governor Sani’s “distinguished leadership, political experience, and commitment to the success of…
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2027: Opposition parties seek single presidential candidate, demand Amupitan’s removal
Opposition political parties have resolved to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general election and demanded that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, should not conduct the polls. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the Opposition Political Parties National Summit held on Saturday in Ibadan,…
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PHOTO NEWS: In first outing after exit, Edun hosts Hamzat at Ikoyi residence
Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, on Saturday made his first public appearance in Lagos after leaving the administration of President Bola Tinubu, receiving the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat, at his Ikoyi residence. Edun was recently relieved of his ministerial duties earlier in the week, following a cabinet reshuffle. Hamzat, who…
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2027: Division will hurt your chances, Hayatu-Deen warns opposition
A presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has called for a united opposition front ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying Nigeria’s growing challenges require collective action beyond the capacity of any single party or individual. Hayatu-Deen made the call on Saturday while speaking on the sidelines of the National Opposition Summit in…
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