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ALGON dismisses Osun Assembly Speaker’s fund diversion claims
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, on Monday dismissed allegations of diversion of local government funds, describing claims credited to the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Wale Egbedun, as a rant and most unfortunate. Addressing a press conference at the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Secretariat…
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Murtala Muhammed’s modest lifestyle made assassination possible — Daughter
Aisha Muhammed, daughter of the late Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, has said her father’s simple lifestyle and leadership approach made it easier for him to be assassinated in 1976. Speaking on ARISE News’ Morning Show on Monday, Aisha, CEO of the Murtala Muhammed Foundation, reflected on her father’s leadership on the 50th anniversary of his death. She…
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BREAKING: ‘I made N374m from salaries, N10bn from businesses,’ Malami tells court
Former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he earned hundreds of millions of naira from salaries and gifts, and over N10 billion from private businesses, as he seeks to overturn an interim order authorising the seizure of 57 properties linked to him. Malami made the disclosure through his counsel, Joseph…
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APC dismisses ADC claim of civil servant intimidation in e-registration exercise
By Kunle Sanni – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that civil servants are being pressured to participate in the party’s ongoing electronic membership registration exercise. In a statement issued on Monday by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party described the allegation as false and baseless, insisting that participation…
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From oil wells to farmlands: Adebayo pushes agriculture-driven economy
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has called for a shift in Nigeria’s economic focus from oil dependence to agriculture-driven development, stating that the country’s future prosperity lies in farming, education, and strong local communities. Adebayo made the call in Numan, Adamawa State, while receiving a traditional title from the Bachama…
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Nigeria will only work when built from the grassroots-Adebayo
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said Nigeria can only function effectively when it is built from the grassroots through strong, secure and productive communities. Adebayo made the remark in Numan, Adamawa State, during a ceremony organised in his honour following the conferment of a traditional title on him by…
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Ayobo-Ipaja better positioned under Agbaje’s leadership-Agunbiade
The Founder of the Agunbiade Babatunde Foundation (ADABA) and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Babatunde Agunbiade, has described the Chairman of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lukmon Agbaje, as a visionary, people-centred and progressive leader. Extending warm birthday felicitations to the council chairman, Agunbiade commended him for his outstanding commitment to grassroots development and…
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Obi blames politicians for Nigeria’s woes, says ‘Pray for us’
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said politicians are responsible for Nigeria’s challenges, asking Nigerians to pray for their political leaders. Obi made the assertion at the thanksgiving service to mark Oyo state’s 50th anniversary at the Cathedral of St. Peter Anglican Church, Aremo, Ibadan, on Sunday. “I want to make…
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Ekiti 2026: PDP confident of defeating Oyebanji, says campaign team
By Boye Oyeyemi – The campaign organisation of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the June 20, 2026, election in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has expressed confidence that the party will emerge victorious at the polls. The Director-General of the Wole Oluyede Campaign Council, Chief Makanjuola Ogundipe, said the PDP candidate would overcome all challenges and defeat…
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Ondo PDP faction joins ADC ahead of 2027 elections
By Boye Oyeyemi – Scores of loyalists of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, have left the PDP for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The defectors, led by Balarabe Abiodun Akinwunmi, formally announced their move at a gathering held over the weekend in Akure. Akinwunmi, a close associate of Jegede, said the decision followed…
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