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Oyo guber race gets new contender as Debo Akinde shows interest
By Adejayan Gbenga The contest for the top seat in Agodi Government House has gained a new contender as Dr. Debo Akande, a close aide to Governor Seyi Makinde, hinted at his interest to participate in the 2027 Oyo State governorship election. Speaking during a live broadcast on Splash FM, Akande expressed confidence in his ability to lead the state,…
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Defections signal loss of confidence in PDP leadership- Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing a terminal decline, citing ongoing defections of key members as evidence of a deepening crisis within the opposition party. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Lagos APC Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said the wave of defections by PDP governors into…
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Osun: APC LG Chairmen using delay tactics to frustrate court proceedings- Alimi
The Osun State Government has accused some local government chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately frustrating court proceedings in a bid to prolong their tenure. In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, alleged that the affected chairmen had resorted to repeated delay tactics in…
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Governor Alia sets March deadline for appointees seeking elective offices
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has directed political appointees in his administration with ambitions to contest elective positions in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 30, 2026. The governor said the move is aimed at sustaining the pace of development in the state, stressing that no official should be allowed to slow down governance processes. Alia…
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Olubadan to politicians: ‘Stop exploiting religion in politics’
By Adejayan Gbenga The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has cautioned politicians against using religion as a tool to gain electoral advantage, urging Nigerians to move beyond divisive tendencies ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Friday at his Bodija residence in Ibadan, during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, Oba Ladoja stressed that contemporary democratic practices no longer support the…
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Eid-al-Fitr: Muslim clerics call for peaceful poll ahead of Ekiti guber election
By Boye Oyeyemi Muslim clerics in Ekiti State have urged political stakeholders and residents to ensure a peaceful and credible governorship election as political parties intensify preparations for the June 20 poll across the state. Making the appeal after the 30-day Ramadan fast on Friday, the Chief Missioner of Amadia Muslim Community, Olowomi Toheed, stressed the need for citizens to…
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APC fixes March 25 for South-West zonal congress in Lagos
The All Progressives Congress, South West Chapter, has stepped up preparations for its zonal congress, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the Onikan Stadium in Lagos. In a joint statement, the South-West Zonal Chairman, Isaacs Kekemeke, alongside Zonal Secretary Vincent Bewaji and Zonal Organising Secretary Lateef Ibirogba, urged all accredited delegates to arrive promptly and comply strictly…
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Eid al-Fitr: Lagos APC urges compassion, generosity, support for the needy
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithful across the state and the country on the successful completion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. In a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the party described Eid al-Fitr as a significant occasion that reflects the values of…
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Adebayo faults govt over Maiduguri tragedy
The leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has strongly criticised Nigeria’s leadership following deadly explosions in Maiduguri, accusing the government of abandoning citizens in a time of crisis. In a statement shared via his official X handle, Adebayo described the situation as a profound failure of governance, pointing to the devastation experienced by residents of the…
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2027: Makinde, Olawepo-Hashim meet over PDP crisis
By Adejayan Gbenga Dr Gbenga Hashim, a presidential aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has intensified internal consultations within the party following a meeting with Governor Seyi Makinde in Abuja, signalling early strategic moves ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, described by sources as substantive and forward-looking, focused on fostering unity within the PDP and strengthening its…
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