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Ex-senator Kabiru Marafa joins ADC
Kabiru Marafa, former Senator for Zamfara Central, has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying he left the All Progressives Congress (APC) because of “political manipulation.” In a statement on Thursday by Mansur Haruna, director-general of Marafa’s media team, the former lawmaker described the move as a “historic milestone” for the state. “My supporters and political structure have resolved to…
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SDP woos Oyo APC guber aspirant, Saheed Oladele
By Adejayan Gbenga Leaders of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State have indicated their interest to win over the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Saheed Oladele. Their intention was made public during a visit by the party’s delegation, to Oladele in a move seen as part of ongoing political consultations ahead of future elections in the state.…
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INEC warns fake news may threaten 2027 elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has warned that the spread of misinformation, particularly through broadcast media, could pose a serious threat to the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Amupitan gave the warning on Wednesday while speaking at the 81st General Assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) in Abuja, where he stressed…
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Opposition crises show they are unprepared to govern Nigeria, APC chairman says
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said Nigerians cannot entrust opposition parties with leadership of the country due to ongoing internal crises within their ranks. Yilwatda made this known in Abuja while speaking on Nigeria’s political and economic management, according to a statement issued by his spokesman, Abimbola Tooki, on Wednesday. He argued…
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UPDATED: PDP delegation visits ADC in solidarity over alleged attacks on opposition
A delegation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday visited leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja in a show of solidarity amid what both parties described as growing political pressure on opposition groups ahead of the 2027 elections. The meeting, held at the residence of former Senate President David Mark, brought together prominent political figures including…
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PDP gubernatorial candidate pledges paradigm shift in Ekiti’s trajectory if elected
By Boye Oyeyemi The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State, Wole Oluyede, has pledged to usher in a new phase of development, urging residents to reject what he described as “a culture of silence enabling poor governance”. Oluyede made this declaration in a statement issued by his media aide, Gani Salau, on Wednesday amid calling on…
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Adeyeye, Aiyedatiwa rally support for Tinubu’s re-election, insist reforms yield results
By Boye Oyeyemi Former Minister of Works, Senator Dayo Adeyeye, and the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, have lauded President Tinubu’s policies, asserting that Nigerians are already experiencing the impact of his economic reforms . While addressing the public on Wednesday, they dismissed claims that the Tinubu-led reforms were yet to yield results, insisting that tangible improvements were evident across…
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BREAKING: ADC engages Turaki-led PDP in talks amid leadership turmoil
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by former Senate President David Mark has initiated discussions with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), headed by Kabiru Turaki, in Abuja. The meetings are taking place against the backdrop of internal leadership crises affecting both parties. Sources say the talks are exploratory, aimed at addressing political alignments and potential collaboration ahead…
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Peter Obi misguided on N3.3trn GenCos debt, says TMSG
Political support group, the Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, describing his comments on President Bola Tinubu’s N3.3 trillion debt settlement to electricity power-generating companies (GenCos) as misguided. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Emeka Nwankpa, and Secretary, Dapo Okubanjo, the group questioned how a former governor could confuse debts owed…
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Political parties express confidence in Osun REC ahead of governorship poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –A coalition of political parties in Osun State has passed a vote of confidence in the Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Dr. Mutiu Agboke, commending his neutrality and professionalism ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The parties, in a statement issued in Osogbo on Wednesday and signed by the Osun…
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