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PDP regains strength after Ibadan convention, George says
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Olabode George, has expressed optimism about the party’s prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that it has undergone a “rebirth” following its November 2025 national convention in Ibadan. According to a report by Punch newspaper, George made the remarks on Friday at the inauguration of new party executives in Lagos.…
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ADC South-South disowns report of Amaechi endorsement
The South-South leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports that it endorsed former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, for the presidency. In a statement issued on Saturday by the South-South Zonal Publicity Secretary, Mabel Oboh, the leadership said no endorsement was made at the February 27 meeting held at the residence of former Edo State governor and…
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APC: Opposition protests driven by loss of access to state resources
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday dismissed recent criticisms from opposition parties, accusing them of pursuing selfish interests rather than advocating for Nigerians. Speaking in Abuja after a meeting with Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, said the opposition’s complaints stem from their alleged loss of access to state resources. Bashiru was reacting…
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State Police key to security reform, says Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Friday renewed his call for the establishment of state police to strengthen security across the country and pledged support for efforts to improve legislative continuity in the House of Representatives. The President spoke at the State House during an interfaith breaking of fast with members of the House of Representatives, where he also expressed optimism about…
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Adeleke’s CoS under fire over payroll controversy as APC calls for resignation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded the resignation of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s Chief of Staff, Hon. Kazeem Akinleye, over his alleged involvement in the N13.7 billion payroll fraud. In a statement signed by the Osun APC Director of Media and Information, Mogaji Kola Olabisi, the party described Akinleye as…
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Adebayo urges national rebirth as muslims, christians hold joint Ramadan Iftar in Gombe
Clerics and faithful from Muslim and Christian communities have gathered at the Al-Ahfad Mosque in Gombe for a special Ramadan Iftar aimed at promoting unity and religious tolerance. Speaking at the event, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Prince Adewole Adebayo, described the coincidence of Ramadan and the Christian Lenten season as a unique opportunity for national…
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Hardship, hunger will decide 2027 not cross-carpeting, says Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Friday said the 2027 general election would be a straight contest between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Nigerians, saying political defections will not translate into genuine public support for the ruling party. Atiku, who is a Chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) made the declaration in a statement issued by his media…
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Osun 2026: Obokun APC leaders intensify grassroots mobilisation strategy
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State have outlined new strategies to deepen grassroots mobilisation as preparations intensify for the governorship election in the state. The decisions were made during a fortnightly meeting of the Obokun Leaders Forum held in Ilahun, Ward 3, where party stakeholders reviewed…
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25 Osun PDP lawmakers defect to Accord, pledge support for Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Twenty-five members of the Osun State House of Assembly elected under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the Accord Party. The development was confirmed on Friday in a statement issued by the speaker’s chief press secretary, Olamide Tiamiyu, who said the decision was reached during a parliamentary meeting of the…
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BREAKING: South-South ADC leaders back Amaechi for president
Leaders of the South-South zone of the African Democratic Congress have declared their full support for former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, in his bid for the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. The endorsement was announced in a press briefing on Friday by Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, who said the decision was reached unanimously by leaders of…
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