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Sola Giwa quits Sanwo-Olu’s cabinet to contest House of Reps
Sola Giwa has resigned from his position as Special Adviser on Transportation to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, citing a decision to pursue elective office. Giwa announced his resignation on Wednesday via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, stating that he stepped down from the role a day earlier after what he described as “deep reflection and wide consultations.” “It…
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INEC records 81,393 newly registered voters in kwara
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin As part of preparations for the forthcoming general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Ilorin has registered a total number of 81,393 new voters in kwara State The exercise which is in line with its Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) programme started in August last year. According to sources, the current tally of registered voters…
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ADC suspends Ondo congresses over INEC’s directive
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has put on hold its planned ward, local government and state congresses. The party said the decision followed a directive from the Independent National Electoral Commission urging political parties to maintain the status quo. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the State Chairman, Wole Ademoyegun, said the suspension…
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Atiku, Amaechi, Tambuwal, other ADC leaders storm INEC HQ over leadership crisis
Dozens of supporters and leaders of the Senator David Mark faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday stormed the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja to protest what they described as the commission’s alleged interference in the party’s leadership dispute. Among those present at the protest were former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Kano…
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Ex-Senator rejects consensus for Ekiti North senatorial district, demands primary election
By Boye Oyeyemi Ex-Senator Ayo Arise has rejected moves to adopt a consensus candidate for the Ekiti North Senatorial District, insisting on a transparent primary election within the All Progressives Congress. Arise made his stance known during a rally in Oye Local Government Area, where he addressed party members and supporters. Addressing the public, he stressed that only a credible,…
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Ekiti APC targets 500,000 votes, rolls out campaign structure ahead of poll
By Boye Oyeyemi The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has intensified preparations for the forthcoming governorship election with the inauguration of its campaign directorates and rollout of mobilisation vehicles across the state. As a result, the party set a bold target of securing at least 500,000 votes, signalling a strong push to dominate the poll through coordinated grassroots engagement.…
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Group vows to bridge communication gap on Tinubu’s reforms
…focuses on grassroots engagement An interest group, the Renewed Hope Alive Movement (RHAM), has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering accurate, timely and accessible information on national development, particularly the achievements of President Bola Tinubu, through sustained awareness and grassroots engagement. The group made this known on Tuesday during a media briefing in Lagos, where its Convener, Prince Kayode Tejuosho, outlined…
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Osun APC names Oke campaign DG, issues ‘quit notice’ to Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State on Tuesday unveiled members of its campaign committee across the three senatorial districts and the nine federal constituencies ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The party named a five-term member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Oluwole Oke, as Director-General of the Campaign Committee. Other key appointments include…
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NDC open to politicians displaced by party crises — Dickson
The senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Seriake Dickson, has said the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is ready to receive politicians searching for a stable and credible political platform as shifts continue within Nigeria’s political space. The NDC, recently registered by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has begun building momentum following Dickson’s formal alignment with the party and the…
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Lagos APC dismisses ADC concerns over possible exclusion from ballot
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims by a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that it may be prevented from fielding candidates in forthcoming elections due to actions by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement issued on April 7, 2026, the APC said while political pluralism is essential to…
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