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Dropping Shettima could hurt 2027 chances, Musawa warns APC
By Kunle Sanni – Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, has cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) against altering its current presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 election, warning that removing Vice President Kashim Shettima could weaken the party’s electoral prospects. Musawa spoke on MIC ON, a podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, amid growing speculation that…
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Why I left ADC for PDP- Sen. Gada
A former lawmaker representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, Senator Abubakar Gada, has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Gada’s defection which comes six months after joining the ADC ends weeks of speculation over his political future. Addressing supporters in Sokoto, Gada said his decision was driven by the need to rebuild the PDP in…
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Former lawmakers endorse Tinubu for 2027, back rotational presidency beyond 2031
By Kunle Sanni – No fewer than 1,000 former lawmakers, drawn from the National Assembly and the 36 State Houses of Assembly, have formally endorsed President Bola Tinubu as their preferred and sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. According to a report by the Tribune newspaper, the endorsement was made on Saturday under the platform of the National Forum…
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‘Obi or nothing’ slogan hurts ADC’s chances, Abdullahi warns supporters
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has cautioned supporters of its presidential aspirants against divisive politics, warning that slogans such as “Obi or nothing” could damage the party’s chances in the 2027 general election. The warning follows growing disagreements among supporters of key opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi, both associated with possible…
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Ex-Oyo first lady, Florence Ajimobi, flags AI deepfake, denies making 2027 election ‘War’ remarks
By Adejayan Gbenga The former Oyo State First Lady, Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi, has dismissed as fake a video circulating on social media in which she was allegedly seen making comments about the 2027 gubernatorial election to be a ‘war’. In an official statement released on her social media handles on Saturday, Florence described the video as a fraudulent fabrication…
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BREAKING: Lagos Assembly member, Osafile, joins ADC
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. (Mrs.) Foluke Stella Osafile, has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Osafile, who represents Amuwo-Odofin Constituency I, is a first-time lawmaker and currently serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Wealth Creation. She is the only opposition lawmaker in the 40-member Assembly. The…
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Betty Akeredolu advocates for single-term presidency in Nigeria
Former Ondo State First Lady, Dr. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has reiterated her call for a single-term presidency, aligning with recent comments by Osita Chidoka on the need to reform Nigeria’s political tenure system. In a recent opinion piece, published on social media and other platforms, Anyanwu-Akeredolu argued that a single-term framework would allow leaders to focus on governance and service delivery…
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Aiyedatiwa hosts federal lawmakers, calls for synergy to enhance state progress
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has urged federal lawmakers from Ondo to view the development, peace, and stability of the state as a collective responsibility requiring the commitment of all stakeholders. The governor made the appeal while hosting a dinner for all nine members of the House of Representatives from the state at the Government House, Akure. The discussions focused on fostering…
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IPAC pushes electoral reform, urges INEC to handle elections at all levels
The Chairman, Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Yusuf Dantalle, has called for the scrapping of State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), arguing that only the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should conduct elections. Dantalle made this call on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief on Friday, saying the move is part of IPAC’s recommendations to INEC for electoral reforms. “Many recommendations were made by…
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Why Rivers impeachment move faces legal hurdle — Mahmud Jega
Former Special Adviser to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mahmud Jega, has identified the Rivers State Chief Judge as the major obstacle confronting the ongoing move by the Rivers State House of Assembly to impeach Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy. Jega said impeachment proceedings against governors and their deputies often succeed only with the cooperation of the…
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