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We narrowly escaped death during Ondo APC congress, says ex-commissioner
By Boye Oyeyemi – A former commissioner in Ondo State, Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, has alleged that he narrowly escaped death during violent clashes that disrupted the All Progressives Congress ward congress in Akure North Local Government Area on Wednesday. Yusuf-Ogunleye, who also serves as director-general of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu, disclosed that he and his supporters came under attack while…
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FCT Area Council Polls: AMAC PDP candidate withdraws, backs APC flagbearer
The Chairmanship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Zadna Dantani, has withdrawn from the February 21, 2026 Area Council elections and declared support for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu. Dantani’s withdrawal comes less than 24 hours after the PDP Chairmanship candidate for Bwari Area…
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Ramadan, Lent: Jandor urges Lagos residents to embrace compassion, collective progress
A 2027 Lagos governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has extended warm greetings to Muslim and Christian faithful across Lagos State as the holy seasons of Ramadan and Lent commence. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Gbenga Ogunleye, Jandor described the period as a unique time for deep spiritual reflection, sacrifice,…
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Two killed as violence rocks Ondo APC congress
By Boye Oyeyemi – More details have emerged from the ward congress of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, which descended into chaos on Wednesday following violent clashes in Idanre Local Government Area. Western Post reports that the clash left two people dead and several others injured. The disturbance came barely a day after suspected political thugs attacked the…
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President Tinubu, German Chancellor Merz to collaborate on security, power
President Bola Tinubu and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have resolved to improve bilateral relations between their two countries and to strengthen collaboration in the security, power, and railway sectors. In a telephone conversation on Wednesday afternoon, the two leaders also expressed their willingness to cooperate in creative arts and skill development. According to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to…
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Photo News: Tinubu signs electoral Bill into law
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday signed into law the amendments to the 2026 Electoral Act into law at the State House, Abuja.
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Tinubu appoints Faleke as Renewed Hope Ambassador, deputy secretary for party outreach
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Hon. Abiodun James Faleke as the Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Secretary for Party Outreach, Engagement and Mobilisation. The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated February 6, 2026, and signed by the President in his capacity as Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to the letter shared on his…
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Ex-CBN deputy governor Lemo declares for Ogun 2027 governorship race
A former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Tunde Lemo, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Ogun State. Lemo made the declaration on Wednesday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) ward congress held at Ward 12, Ita-Agemo, Isale-Igbein, in Abeokuta. He said his decision was driven by a desire to deepen…
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Akpabio: Electoral Act will ensure direct primaries, electronic transmission to IREV
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has highlighted that the Electoral Act 2026 (Amendment), recently signed into law by President Bola Tinubu, introduces direct primaries for political parties, allowing members to vote directly for their preferred candidates. Speaking to State House correspondents on Wednesday, Akpabio said the amendment also mandates the electronic transmission of polling unit results to the Independent National Electoral…
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Abiodun hails unity as APC conducts orderly ward congresses in Ogun
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State on Wednesday conducted peaceful ward congresses across all 20 local government areas, with members commended for their orderly conduct and commitment to internal democracy. The exercise followed the endorsement of the party’s convention timetable by its National Working Committee and APC governors, outlining activities ahead of the national convention scheduled for next…
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