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Adebayo warns Nigerians against ‘Recycled Politicians’ ahead of 2027 elections
The leader and presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised the emergence of some former government officials as opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying many of them were part of the system that created Nigeria’s current challenges. Speaking during an interview at the weekend, Adebayo said replacing…
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Obi decries alleged persecution of political opponents, demands rule of law
A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to end what he described as the persecution of political opponents disguised as criminal prosecution, warning that such actions could undermine the rule of law and threaten national stability in Nigeria. Obi said the integrity of the rule of law was non-negotiable, stressing that its erosion could negatively…
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Makinde PDP faction suffers setback as Appeal Court upholds ruling against Ibadan convention
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Seyi Makinde has suffered a major setback after the Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld a judgment restraining the party from conducting its national convention held in Ibadan in November 2025. In a ruling delivered on Monday, a three-member panel of the appellate court dismissed an appeal filed by the…
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ADC knocks Akpabio over Electoral Act remarks, says amendment favours APC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Senate leadership over recent remarks by the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, concerning the amended Electoral Act, describing the comments as evidence that the legislation was designed to favour the ruling party. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the Senate President’s…
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2027: Development projects have secured Delta for APC, says Oborevwori
The governor of Delta State, Rt (Hon) Sheriff Oborevwori, has boasted that the state has effectively become a no-go area for opposition political parties due to the visible achievements of his administration. Oborevwori made the remark at the inauguration of the 4.8-kilometre Oko–Amakom/Oko-Obiokpu/Oko-Anala Road in Oko Kingdom and other road networks in Asaba, both in the Oshimili South Local Government…
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Bwala faced cross-examination, not interview, says TV anchor Aniagolu
An anchor with Arise TV, Charles Aniagolu, has criticised the recent appearance of presidential aide Daniel Bwala on Al Jazeera, saying the programme resembled a cross-examination rather than a conventional interview. Bwala had appeared on Head to Head, a programme hosted by journalist Mehdi Hasan, which examined the administration of President Bola Tinubu under the theme “Nigeria: Renewed hope or…
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2027: Tinubu will win again, opposition coalition a waste of time-Lagos Lawmaker
The Deputy Chief Whip of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Setonji David, has said that opposition alliances being formed across different political platforms will not succeed in stopping the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. David expressed confidence that Tinubu would secure a second term in office, noting that Nigerians understand the direction in which the president is steering…
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Ghost workers’ scandal shows failure of Adeleke government, says APM candidate
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in the 2026 Osun State election, Adewale Adebayo, has described the alleged N13.7 billion ghost workers’ fraud uncovered in the state civil service as a vote of no confidence by Governor Ademola Adeleke in his own administration. Adebayo made the claim in a statement issued to…
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Akeredolu’s ex-aide faults Aiyedatiwa over Ondo Deep Sea Port remarks
A former chief press secretary to the late Ondo State governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has criticised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over comments he made regarding the Port Declaration for the proposed Ondo Deep Sea Port. In a statement on Sunday, the former aide, Richard Olatunde, accused the governor of misrepresenting the efforts made by the late governor in securing the declaration for…
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APC faults Adeleke’s performance in Osun, urges voters to reject his re-election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Governor Ademola Adeleke should be voted out of office in the 2026 governorship election, citing what it described as shortcomings in his administration. In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC alleged that the…
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