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Suswam officially joins APC, registers in Benue Ward
Former Governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswam, has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, following his registration at his village in the Logo Local Government Area in the ongoing APC e-registration exercise. Suswam, who broke away from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) last year following disagreement with his successor, former governor Samuel Ortom, who…
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Ibadan North By-Election: Tribunal dismisses SDP petition against PDP’s Oyekunle
By Adejayan Gbenga The Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Ibadan has dismissed a petition filed by the Social Democratic Party (SDP) challenging the victory of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Hon. Folajimi Oyekunle, in the August 16, 2025 by-election for Ibadan North Federal Constituency. The SDP had asked the tribunal to nullify Oyekunle’s election, declare its candidate the rightful…
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Suswam exits PDP, says party no longer reflects his political convictions
A former Governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam, has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing persistent internal crises and a lack of cohesion and leadership structure within the main opposition party. Suswam’s resignation was contained in a letter dated Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Mbagber Council Ward, Logo Local Government Area…
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2027: Eko United adopts JANDOR, rallies Lagos professionals for political engagement
As the 2027 general elections approach, a coalition of Lagos professionals, innovators and thought leaders under the platform of Eko United has declared its adoption of Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran (JANDOR) as its preferred candidate for the Lagos State governorship, calling on professionals, elites and the working population to actively participate in the political process. The announcement was made at…
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2027: APC not jittery of Atiku, Obi- Yilwatda
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) is no match for the ruling party. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Yilwstda downplayed the electoral value of some opposition coalition leaders like the ADC National Chairman and ex-Senate President, David Mark. He expressed confidence that the ruling…
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Osun renewed hope ambassadors inaugurated, target one million votes
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The South-West Zonal Renewed Hope Ambassador, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, has charged newly inaugurated Osun State Local Government Ambassadors to take President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s achievements to the grassroots, declaring that the President remains the best Nigeria has ever produced. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Osogbo on Tuesday, Adeyeye urged the coordinators to be worthy…
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Adebayo canvasses bold investment in policing to guarantee peace, credibility abroad
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, on Monday said the Nigerian Police Force reflects the nation’s development, history and future, urging greater investment in policing to guarantee peace at home and credibility abroad. Adebayo made the remarks in Lagos at a two-day symposium titled “The Nigeria Police Force and…
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No more vagabonds in PDP — Makinde speaks on internal crisis
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled members he described as disruptive elements, insisting they no longer have influence over the party’s affairs. Makinde spoke on Tuesday in Ibadan during the inauguration of a newly constructed PDP secretariat, amid lingering internal disputes and multiple court cases over the party’s leadership. The crisis within…
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FCT voter roll hits 1.6m ahead of february 21 council elections- INEC
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that over 1.6 million persons have been registered to vote in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections scheduled for 18 days’ time. FCT Resident Electoral Commissioner, Malam Aminu Idris, disclosed this on Tuesday at the INEC Forum for Media Executives, Producers, Reporters and On-Air Personalities in Abuja, ahead of the February 21,…
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Ondo LG backs finance commissioner, alleges plot to smear image
By Boye Oyeyemi – The leadership of Owo Local Government Area in Ondo State has passed a vote of confidence on the state Commissioner for Finance, Mrs Omowumi Isaac, over what it described as attempts by some party members to tarnish her image. The resolution was reached by the Executive, Legislative, and Supervisory Councils, alongside special advisers, in a statement…
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