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Group faults ADC’s criticism of 2025 capital budget rollover
Political advocacy group, The Democratic Front (TDF) has criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its comments on the rollover of 70 per cent of the 2025 capital budget into the 2026 fiscal year, describing the party’s position as a display of ignorance of public budgeting and accounting procedures. In a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by its chairman,…
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Wike faction of PDP fixes May 25 for presidential primary
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has scheduled May 25 for the election of its presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group also fixed May 2, May 9 and May 16 for the conduct of primaries to select candidates for state assemblies, the national…
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‘I’m a die-hard democrat, says Tinubu, recalls NADECO struggle
President Bola Tinubu has described himself as a “die-hard democrat,” recalling his personal sacrifices during Nigeria’s pro-democracy struggle and reaffirming his commitment to protecting democratic governance and the rule of law. The President spoke on Wednesday at an inter-faith Ramadan breaking of fast with leaders of political parties, including members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Inter-Party Advisory…
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APC vows to unseat Governor Adeleke as campaign begins in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has declared that the commencement of campaigns for the August 15, 2026 governorship election in the State signals what it described as the beginning of the end of the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a statement, the state chairman of the party, Tajudeen Lawal, said the…
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Police nab 5 for armed robbery in Ibadan, recover firearms, others
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Police command has confirmed the arrest of no fewer than five persons associated with armed robberies in the state. This was disclosed by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Olayinka Ayanlade, in a statement issued on Wednesday. The statement revealed the suspects to include Abiodun Michael, Olaoluwa Pamole and Ahmed Ismail, while further…
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Governor Adeleke says performance in office qualifies him for second term
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has declared that his performance in office over the past three and a half years makes him deserving of a second term as governor. Adeleke made the declaration on Wednesday while hosting members of the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Osun Council, at the Government House in Osogbo. He asserted that…
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PDP BoT moves to reconcile aggrieved members ahead of 2027 elections
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has begun moves to reconcile aggrieved members and resolve internal disputes as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections. The decision followed an expanded emergency meeting of the board held between March 10 and 11 in Abuja to deliberate on the party’s lingering leadership crisis and its implications…
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2027: SDP to zone presidential ticket to South, dismisses claims of unpreparedness
The National Publicity Secretary of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, has dismissed suggestions that the party is unprepared for the next electoral cycle, insisting that the party has already begun systematic preparations for 2027. Speaking in an interview with ARISE News, Aiyenigba said the party leadership had received approval from the NEC to implement strategic programmes aimed…
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JUST IN: Ondo APC holds fresh congress, elects Babatunde as state chair
By Boye Oyeyemi A former member of the House of Representatives, Kolawole Babatunde, has emerged the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State following a rescheduled state congress held on Wednesday in Akure. The exercise which took place at the International Cultural and Events Centre was organised after a Federal High Court injunction cancelled an earlier exercise…
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Ekiti Poll: Accord’s Falegan denies agreeing to step down for Oyebanji
By Boye Oyeyemi The governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Ekiti State, Opeyemi David Falegan, has denied claims of negotiating to step down for Governor Biodun Oyebanji ahead of the 2026 governorship election. His position was contained in a statement issued by his campaign spokesman, Ajayi Adewale Victor. Victor disclosed that the candidate had never entered into discussions or…
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