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My visit to Tinubu was for governance, not politics— Bauchi gov
Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has dismissed speculations of a possible defection to the ruling party following his meeting with President Bola Tinubu, insisting he remains a committed member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking after the visit on Friday, Mohammed clarified that his trip to the Presidential Villa was strictly for governance, security concerns, and not politics.…
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PDP bids farewell to Governor Fintiri over defection to APC
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the defection of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as disappointing but within his legal rights. In a statement signed by its national publicity secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, on Friday, the party said it was aware of the governor’s official announcement of his defection…
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Opposition plots to destabilise our government have failed — Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that efforts by the opposition to destabilise his administration have failed, reiterating his government’s determination to complete all major ongoing projects across the state. Speaking at the State Executive Council meeting in Osogbo, Adeleke, who reviewed the state of governance, said the implementation of his five-point agenda has…
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PDP: Oyo Court upholds Turaki-Led convention, Wike faction kicks
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) crisis deepened on Friday as an Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan upheld the party’s November 15 and 16, 2025 convention, where a National Working Committee led by Tanimu Turaki was elected. Justice Ladiran Akintola of Court 5 delivered the ruling after first determining an application seeking joinder in the matter before the court.…
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Defection: Adamawa’ll leverage on Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda — Fintiri
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State on Friday said his alignment with the ruling All Progressives Congress would enable the state to effectively support and leverage the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Fintiri, who formally announced his defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), said the decision followed wide consultations and was driven by the long-term stability,…
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Atiku’s son stays in PDP despite mass APC defections in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Commissioner for Works, Adamu Atiku Abubakar — son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar — has opted not to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), bucking a trend of political realignment within the state. Adamu was notably absent from the list of 22 commissioners who accompanied Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri in publicly declaring their defection from…
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JANDOR to host Lagos4Lagos 2026 Ramadan Lecture on poverty alleviation
The Lagos4Lagos Movement has announced plans to hold its 8th Annual Ramadan Lecture on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Lagos. A statement issued on Friday by the Movement’s State Publicity Secretary, Gbenga Ogunleye, said the lecture will take place at LTV 8, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Themed “Economic Empowerment and Poverty Alleviation: The Islamic Perspective,”…
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JUST IN: Fintiri dumps PDP, joins APC
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has officially announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fintiri said the move was aimed at advancing the developmental agenda and interests of the people of Adamawa State. He explained that the action was taken to promote the development of…
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Senate committee urges FG to reform payment system, budgeting amid contractor debt
The Senate Committee on Finance has called on the federal government to return to the old payment system for contractors, citing growing debts for projects executed in 2024 and 2025. According to a report by The Cable newspaper on Thursday, the lawmakers also recommended replacing the current envelope budgeting system with a priority- or performance-based model. The resolutions were reached…
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Presidency defends new electoral law, accuses opposition of misinformation
The Presidency has dismissed allegations by opposition parties challenging recent amendments to Nigeria’s Electoral Act, describing the criticisms as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Thursday by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency accused the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) of spreading misinformation and…
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