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Atiku criticises Tinubu over privatisation record, economic hardship claims
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of hypocrisy, historical distortion and intellectual dishonesty in their latest exchange over economic reforms and governance. In a statement issued on Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku’s camp described the president’s comments on privatisation as a “reckless tirade”, saying they reflect desperation…
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2027: Ondo-born lawyer declares for Owo/Ose reps seat, promises economic development
By Boye Oyeyemi An Owo-born legal practitioner, Ghani Rotimi Arobo, declared his intention to contest the House of Representatives seat for Owo/Ose Federal Constituency of Ondo State under the All Progressives Congress. The declaration, held on Thursday in Owo, was witnessed by a large turnout of party leaders, and supporters as the aspirant unveiled plans to reposition the constituency’s economy.…
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INEC moves Osun governorship campaign start to August 13
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has adjusted the commencement date for campaigns ahead of the Osun State governorship election to August 13, 2026. The decision follows a shift in the election date by one week, from August 8 to August 15, 2026, as contained in the revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general election. In a…
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2027: PDP adopts consensus for Oyo North senatorial district, federal, state constituencies
By Adejayan Gbenga Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State have adopted consensus candidates for the Oyo North Senatorial District, federal constituencies, and some state constituencies ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decision was reached during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held in Ibadan wherein Governor Seyi Makinde, the state PDP chairman, and other key party leaders…
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Nobody can scare me, I’ll seek re-election — Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has declared that he will seek re-election, insisting that no opposition coalition or political pressure can force him to abandon his administration’s reform agenda. Speaking during a meeting with the national, zonal and state leadership of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the State House in Abuja, Tinubu said: “Nobody can scare me. I will seek re-election.” The…
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2027: Nasarawa Governor Sule backs Wadada as successor
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has announced Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred candidate to succeed him in the state’s next governorship election. Sule made the declaration on Thursday during a meeting with political appointees at the Government House in Lafia, the state capital. He said the choice followed extensive consultations with stakeholders within and outside the state over…
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Dare blasts Atiku’s TV appearance, says ex-VP’s presidential hopes are fading
Sunday Dare has criticised Atiku Abubakar over his recent television interview, arguing that the outing exposed serious gaps in leadership and may have further weakened his chances of mounting another presidential bid. In a post on his X account, Dare—who serves as Special Adviser to Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media, Public Communications and National Orientation—described the outing as underwhelming and…
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Atiku will contest in 2031 elections, Wike mocks former VP
Says FCT projects will be delivered despite political distractions Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Thursday criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing him as a serial election contestant and loser amid ongoing political exchanges. Wike was reacting to Atiku’s claim that the current administration has not delivered positive results for Nigerians. Speaking during an inspection…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu meets Renewed Hope Ambassadors at Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a strategic meeting with the leadership and coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. In attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima; Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani; Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma; APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda; and APC National Secretary Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru. The meeting focused on strengthening grassroots…
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Lagos 2027: Jandor meets GAC leaders, deepens stakeholder engagement for APC ticket
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has intensified his stakeholder engagement with a high-level consultation visit to the Chairman of the Lagos State Governance Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi. The visit also included interactions with other eminent members of the council, as part of his strategic consultations…
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