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Peter Obi receives ADC membership card in Anambra
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially picked up his membership card of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi received the card during the flag-off ceremony of the party’s registration and mobilisation exercise in Anambra State on Saturday. The event attracted members and supporters of the party from different parts of the state. His move comes amid earlier speculation about…
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Adeleke accuses Oyebamiji, Oyetola of backtracking on alleged rigging threats
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has rejected what he described as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s recent attempt to backtrack on its earlier alleged threats to rig the forthcoming governorship election. Reacting to statements credited to the Osun APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on the August…
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Oyebanji unveils 5,000 party mobilisers ahead of Ekiti guber poll
By Boye Oyeyemi The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has inaugurated 5,000 community canvassers to mobilise grassroots support ahead of the June 20 governorship election. The canvassers who were drafted from various communities across the state were unveiled at an event organised by the Ekiti State Bureau of Community Communications. Speaking at the event, Oyebanji described the initiative as…
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Ex-Ekiti lawmaker Wunmi Ogunlola rules out interest in 2027 Reps race
By Boye Oyeyemi Former House of Representatives member, Wunmi Ogunlola, has announced that she will not be contesting for a seat in the House of Representatives at the forthcoming general elections. Ogunlola disclosed this on Friday during a press conference held in Ado-Ekiti, where she explained that her decision was based on constitutional and ethical considerations. While citing the law…
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Oyetola pledges Osun APC comeback, says ‘we will vote, we will win’
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, has expressed readiness to reclaim Osun State for the progressive fold as the state prepares for the forthcoming governorship election. Speaking during the 15th anniversary memorial of his late mother, Alhaja Wulemot Arike Oyetola, in Iragbiji, Oyetola thanked the people of the state for…
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ADC faults presidency over ambassadorial postings, warns of diplomatic embarrassment
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the administration of Bola Tinubu over the announcement of 65 ambassadorial postings, describing the move as a diplomatic misstep that could expose Nigeria to international embarrassment. In a statement on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said announcing ambassadorial appointments before obtaining the required agrément—formal consent from host countries—violates established diplomatic…
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Amaechi decries attack on ADC secretariat in Rivers, says ‘evil act will make us stronger’
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has condemned the burning of a secretariat belonging to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ubima, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident occurred on Friday when unidentified individuals reportedly set fire to the party’s office located in Amaechi’s hometown. The attack destroyed part of the building and caused panic among residents…
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El-Rufai’s family demands release of ex-governor, accuses ICPC of unlawful detention
The family of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El‑Rufai, has called for his immediate release from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), describing his continued detention as unlawful. In a statement issued on Friday, the family said the former governor had remained in ICPC custody even though the legal authority that initially allowed…
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“No march 26 deadline”: INEC warns public against fake election notice
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed a viral social media graphic claiming that the commission had announced a deadline for government officials intending to contest elections to resign from office. In a statement released on Friday via its official X handle, the electoral body described the information circulating online as false and not originating from the commission. INEC…
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Amaechi formally joins ADC ahead of presidential election primary
Former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amaechi completed his registration at Ward 8 in Ubima, in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State on Friday morning. The development came hours after the ADC office in the community was set ablaze by unknown persons. Residents reportedly woke…
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