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Kwankwaso’s defection fueled by personal ambition, says Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed skepticism over the recent defection of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the move as a self-serving political maneuver rather than a genuine realignment. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the party said the development should be treated with caution, warning against portraying it as a major political shift. The…
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Ogunlade resigns as OYSROMA chairman over interest in house of reps race
By Adejayan Gbenga The Chairman of the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), Busoye Soladoye Ogunlade, has resigned from his position to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives representing Atiba, Oyo East and Oyo West Federal Constituency. Ogunlade formally tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to Seyi Makinde, through the Secretary to the State Government. In…
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BREAKING: El-Rufai appears in court as trial resumes after mother’s burial
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday appeared at the Kaduna State High Court for the continuation of his trial over alleged financial improprieties. He arrived at the court premises under tight but orderly security, with officials closely monitoring activities as proceedings resumed in the high-profile case. His appearance followed his recent temporary release by the Independent Corrupt Practices…
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ADC’s outburst shows ‘Directionless Opposition’ in Nigeria – Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over what it described as an “inappropriate and hostile” message directed at President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his birthday. In a statement issued by the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the APC condemned the ADC’s remarks, accusing the opposition party of displaying bitterness and…
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Atiku dismisses rumours of withdrawal from 2027 presidential race
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has denied reports suggesting he has stepped down from the 2027 presidential race, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Monday, his media office said the reports alleging that he had quit active politics were part of a “coordinated disinformation campaign”. The statement refuted claims that Abubakar held a meeting with…
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BREAKING: Ex-FCT Minister, Olajumoke Akinjide, resigns from PDP, signals defection to APC
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Olajumoke Akinjide, has resigned from the party. Her resignation was conveyed in a letter addressed to the PDP Ward 1 Chairman in Ona Ara Local Government Area of Ibadan on Monday. Akinjide said her decision followed careful consideration, noting that…
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Tuggar resigns as foreign affairs minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has officially resigned from his position ahead of the March 31 deadline for political office holders, as stipulated by the Electoral Act. In his resignation letter, signed on Monday by his Special Assistant on Media, Alkasim Abdulkadir, Tuggar expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve and contribute to the…
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APC Convention: Gbadegesin advocates expanded leadership roles for women in Oyo
Former Oyo State Commissioner for Health and public sector reform advocate, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has called for increased female participation in party leadership and governance following a strategic meeting with leaders of the Oyo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Women’s Wing in Abuja. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the recent APC National Convention, focused on strengthening women’s involvement…
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BREAKING: Pandemonium erupts at Ondo Council Secretariat over leadership tussle
A fresh wave of tension swept through the Owo Local Government Secretariat in Ondo State on Monday as an attack was reportedly launched on the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees chairman, Comrade Adene Adetunji, in an effort to unseat the suspended Council Chairman, Tope Omotayo. Sources at the scene said the unrest began when some councillors, believed to be…
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JUST IN: Shettima visits El-Rufai, offers condolences over mother’s death
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Monday visited former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at his Abuja residence to condole with him over the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. The Vice President described the deceased as a woman of strong values who played a significant role in shaping her family, noting that her death was a great loss not…
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