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Wike-backed PDP faction in Ondo elects new executives
By Boye Oyeyemi A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ondo State, loyal to Nyesom Wike, announced the emergence of a new state executive on Tuesday. The faction elected its officials during a congress held in Akure, where party members gathered to choose leaders for the next four years. At the exercise, Olaniyi Ogungbuji was returned as chairman, alongside…
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U.S.-trained nurse Faduri declares intention to run for President in 2027
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A 49-year-old United States of America-trained Nurse, Oluwadare Joseph Faduri, has declared his interest to run for the office of Nigeria’s President in 2027. According to him, his principal purpose for contesting is to reverse the policies perceived to be melting hardship on Nigerians. Faduri who is contesting under the National Rescue Movement (NRM) party noted…
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2027 Oyo governorship candidate yet to be selected – APC
By Adejayan Gbenga The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has dismissed reports that Senator Sharafadeen Alli has been chosen as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election. Describing such claims as media speculation, the party urged the public to disregard them, stressing that Senator Alli was never endorsed during a meeting at the Lagos residence of…
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My priority is my current job, Adelabu says amid Oyo contest rumors
By Adejayan Gbenga The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Tuesday said his immediate focus remains his ministerial duties, amid speculation about a possible run for the Oyo State governorship poll. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Adelabu disclosed that he is excelling at his job, as it will always be his priority whilst he still oversees the position.…
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Oyo 2027: Adelabu dismisses claims of APC consensus adoption of Alli
By Adejayan Gbenga The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has denied reports suggesting that Senator Sharafadeen Alli has been adopted as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election in Oyo State. Adelabu, speaking through his aide, Femi Awogboro on Tuesday described the reports as false and misleading, insisting that the minister remains one…
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Group urges Lagos APC to probe lawmaker over alleged misrepresentation
A civic organisation, the Lagos Advocacy Group (LAG), has called for urgent disciplinary action against the member representing Apapa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. (Dr.) Samuel Adesola Adedayo, over allegation of legislative misrepresentation. The group made the demand in a statement issued by its Spokesperson, Kemi Kasumu, in Lagos on Monday, 23 March, 2026, while expressing concern…
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BREAKING: Labour Party restricts 2027 presidential ticket to southern region
The Labour Party has announced that its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election will be zoned to the southern part of Nigeria. The party’s acting national chairperson, Nenadi Usman, disclosed this on Tuesday during an interaction with journalists in Abuja. Usman stated that the decision had been firmly taken by the party, stressing that it would not consider aspirants…
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INEC engages political parties in crucial talks on 2027 election framework
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has convened a meeting with leaders of political parties at its headquarters in Abuja to present and deliberate on new electoral guidelines ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting was attended by party chairmen, secretaries, and other representatives. Among those present are Senator Nenadi Usman of the Labour Party, as well as Abdulrahman…
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Ondo ADC leaders call for new executive committee amid hot internal crisis
By Boye Oyeyemi Leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ondo State have demanded the immediate constitution of a new State Executive Committee, faulting the lack of cohesion and unity within the party. The call was made by a coalition of four major blocs during a press briefing in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday. The group proposed Sola…
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Ex-Lawmaker Dada Awoleye declares interest in Oyo South Senatorial seat
By Adejayan Gbenga A former two-term member of the House of Representatives, Dada Awoleye, has officially declared his intention to contest the Oyo South Senatorial seat in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Announcing his ambition via a statement issued on Sunday, March 22, the former lawmaker described his relationship with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, as personal and beyond politics,…
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