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Adebayo condoles families over Sokoto boat disaster, demands urgent safety measures
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Dr. Adewole Ebenezer Adebayo, has expressed deep sorrow over the reported death of about 40 passengers in a boat mishap in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. Adebayo, in a condolence message on Saturday, described the incident as a “heartbreaking tragedy” that had plunged the victims’ families and…
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Faleke seeks Ikeja constituents’ support for another term
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Finance, James Abiodun Faleke, has appealed to constituents of the Ikeja Federal Constituency to renew his mandate for another term in the National Assembly. Faleke, who represents Ikeja Federal Constituency, appealed in a message to his constituents posted via his C account on Saturday. The lawmaker said the sponsorship of major…
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BREAKING: 2027 election: APC names Yari campaign DG, Uzodimma secretary
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election, naming former Zamfara State Governor Abdulaziz Yari as Director-General and Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as secretary. President Bola Tinubu will serve as chairman of the council, while Vice President Kashim Shettima will be vice chairman. APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda will also serve as…
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PDP, ADC leaders dump opposition for APC in Ogun
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday formally welcomed hundreds of former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC), including party leaders across the nine local government areas of Ogun East Senatorial District, into the ruling APC. The defectors were received at an elaborate reception held at the Ojude-Oba carnival ground in Ijebu-Ode, which…
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Adeleke welcomes Oyebamiji’s peace call, seeks Oyetola, others’ support for Osun development
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has welcomed the call for peace by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, following his visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Adeleke described the peace advocacy as “a positive tone after weeks of heated campaign and election season,” saying it was a welcome development for Osun…
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APC Ondo South candidate Kekemeke dismisses rift with Aiyedatiwa, backs party unity
By Boye Oyeyemi The All Progressives Congress senatorial candidate for Ondo South, Dr. Isaacs Kekemeke, has dismissed reports of a disagreement between him and Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, describing the speculation as an attempt by political opponents to create division within the party. Kekemeke, a former APC National Vice Chairman, South-West, spoke with journalists in Akure while reacting to…
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Wike predicts larger ‘Rainbow Coalition’ for Tinubu ahead of 2027
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has predicted the emergence of a larger political coalition in support of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike spoke on Friday in Abuja while inspecting ongoing projects in the FCT, where he also commented on the recent visit of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, to President…
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2027: Nigeria must shift from consumption to production, Obi says
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said Nigeria must urgently shift from a consumption-driven economy to one centred on production, warning that the country cannot import its way to prosperity. Obi spoke on Friday in Onitsha, Anambra State, while addressing journalists at a press conference on his plans and priorities ahead of the 2027…
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Oyebamiji meets Tinubu, urges Adeleke to caution supporters against violence
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has urged Governor Ademola Adeleke to caution his supporters against violence following the state’s recent governorship election. Oyebamiji made the call on Friday while briefing State House correspondents after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. “I want to advise the…
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Mustapha picks PDP Kwara Central ticket hours after dumping APC
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Senator Salihu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central in the 10th National Assembly, has picked the Peoples Democratic Party’s ticket to seek re-election, hours after resigning from the All Progressives Congress. Mustapha picked up the PDP nomination form at the party’s national secretariat in Wadata, Abuja, on Friday, accompanied by the Kwara State PDP Chairman, Issa Bawa. The…
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