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Osun APC accuses Adeleke of plan to use LGs as collateral for N300bn loan
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has alleged that the administration of Governor Ademola Adeleke is planning to obtain a N300 billion loan using the state’s 30 local government councils as collateral. The allegation was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Osun APC chairman, Tajudeen Lawal, who described the alleged…
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Court Verdict Fallout: Wike-backed PDP BoT fixes crucial meeting in Abuja
The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will meet in Abuja on Wednesday. According to a notice signed by the BoT Chairman, Mao Ohuabunwa, the meeting is scheduled to hold at 2 p.m. in Abuja. “This serves to formally invite all members of the…
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Oyo ADC guber aspirant alleges destruction of campaign billboards in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga Chief Adegboyega Adegoke, a 2027 gubernatorial aspirant under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has raised an alarm over the destruction of his campaign billboards by suspected political opponents in Ibadan. Adegoke, who is also the Aare Egbe-Omo Balogun of Ibadanland, disclosed that some of his billboards were destroyed just hours after he left the ruling Peoples Democratic…
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Matawalle welcomes Governor Dauda’s defection from PDP to APC
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has welcomed the defection of Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. In a statement, Matawalle described the governor’s move as “cheering and long overdue,” noting that he had long expected the political alignment because of their shared aspirations for the development, stability, and…
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Senate Deputy Minority Leader Oyewumi dumps PDP for Accord party
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Senator representing Osun West, Lere Oyewumi, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the Accord Party. Oyewumi, who was elected on the PDP platform in the 2023 general elections, formally registered as a member of the Accord Party in Ward 9, Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State. His defection…
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‘We’ll challenge Appeal Court ruling at Supreme Court,’ — Turaki-led PDP says
The national working committee (NWC) of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), led by Kabiru Turaki, has vowed to challenge a recent judgment of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, describing the ruling as a temporary setback in its ongoing internal leadership dispute. In a statement issued on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini…
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Osun APC dismisses rumour of anointed candidates for 2027 assembly elections
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed rumours that its leadership has endorsed candidates for the 2027 National Assembly and State House of Assembly elections. In a statement issued on Monday, the state chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, urged members and supporters of the party to disregard the misinformation and disinformation…
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OYOSUBEB chairman Nureni Adeniran declares interest in Oyo governorship race
By Adejayan Gbenga The Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB), Dr. Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, has formally declared his intention to participate in the forthcoming 2027 Oyo governorship election under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Adeniran made the declaration in a statement issued on Monday, saying his decision followed extensive consultations, reflection and prayers. He said…
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2027: SDP’s Adebayo declares readiness to succeed Tinubu, promises better governance
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has declared that he is ready to take over leadership from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting he would provide better governance for Nigerians. Adebayo made the statement during a weekend interview while reacting to the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the timetable for the…
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BREAKING: Governor Dauda Lawal, deputy defect from PDP to APC
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State and his deputy, Mani Mummuni, have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The deputy governor announced the decision on Monday during a meeting with members of the state executive council held in Gusau, the state capital. According to him, both leaders have formally joined the APC after…
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