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President Tinubu meets Teslim Folarin in Ikoyi ahead of Oyo poll
By Adejayan Gbenga – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday night held a meeting with Teslim Folarin, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, at his private residence in Ikoyi. Folarin, who was the party’s governorship candidate in Oyo State during the 2023 general election, confirmed the meeting through a post across his official social media platforms. The…
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Adebayo warns of weak opposition, flags risk of one-man rule
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has raised concerns over the weakening state of opposition politics in Nigeria, warning that internal wrangling and poor organisation could undermine efforts to challenge the ruling party effectively. Speaking with journalists on the crisis within opposition parties, particularly the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Adebayo stressed that disputes should…
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Osun civil society groups accuse FG of undermining democracy
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A coalition of civil society organisations under the Network of Civil Society Groups in Osun State has accused the Federal Government of systematically undermining democracy and opposition parties in Nigeria. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, the coalition, led by Comrade Yaya Ademola, said recent moves by the Federal Government, including alleged manipulation of the…
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Oyo LG boss, Ibrahim Akintayo, joins Oyo 2027 gubernatorial race
By Adejayan Gbenga The Executive Chairman of Ibadan North East, Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Akintayo made his declaration after appearing before the Oyo State PDP Governorship Screening Committee, before addressing party supporters at a gathering in Ibadan. In…
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Pressure group warns against politicizing traditional institutions in Kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara Mandate Group, under the chairmanship of Mallam Rasheed Owolabi, has expressed deep concern over an alleged attempt to coerce traditional rulers across Kwara State into endorsing a particular gubernatorial aspirant. The group’s concern was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Ilorin on Thursday. As disclosed by the group, there were reports…
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PHOTO NEWS: APC issues certificates of return to newly elected NWC members
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday presented certificates of return to members of its newly elected National Working Committee (NWC) at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. The ceremony was led by Aminu Masari, chairman of the 2026 APC national convention election sub-committee and the national convention central coordination committee. He was joined by Mai Mala Buni, governor of…
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BREAKING: Ondo ADC Vice Chairman, Eric Oluwole, resigns
By Boye Oyeyemi The Vice Chairman of the African Democratic Congress in Ondo State, Dr Eric Oluwole, has resigned from the party, citing reasons bordering around unresolved internal disputes as his driving factor. Oluwole, who oversaw the Ondo Central Senatorial District for the party, conveyed his decision in a resignation letter addressed to the leadership of Ward 7 in Ondo…
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Lagos Lawmaker Saheed declares second-term bid, cites performance as key advantage
The lawmaker representing Kosofe State Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Femi Saheed, has declared his intention to seek a second term, expressing confidence that his performance will earn him re-election. Saheed made this known while speaking with journalists on the sidelines of his declaration of interest held at his residence in the Agiliti area of…
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Osun Assembly opposes INEC REC redeployment, alleges plot to influence 2026 poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State House of Assembly has kicked against the recent redeployment of the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission in the state, Dr Mutiu Agboke, warning against any move capable of undermining the credibility of the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Agboke, on an online platform, had announced to journalists…
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Nafiu Bala-led ADC faction lead protest at INEC headquarters
Factional ADC National Chairman Nafiu Gombe led a protest at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Thursday, calling on David Mark, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso to stop interfering in the party. Gombe, accompanied by Kogi State lawmaker Leke Abejide and hundreds of supporters, accused the David Mark-led leadership of attempting to hijack the party in defiance of…
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