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Oriyomi Hamzat declares for 2027 Oyo governorship
By Adejayan Gbenga Popular Oyo State-based media personality and philanthropist, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship election on the platform of the Accord Party. Hamzat made the announcement on Saturday during a public declaration event attended by a large crowd of supporters. The founder of Agidigbo FM stated that he would…
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Osun 2026: Ogunbiyi collapses structure for APC candidate Oyebamiji
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former governorship aspirant Akin Ogunbiyi has formally collapsed his political structure in support of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, as the party intensifies mobilisation ahead of the August 8, 2026, election. Ogunbiyi, who is the Chairman of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc, made the declaration on Saturday…
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Massive crowd as Oriyomi Hamzat steps into Oyo politics
By Adejayan Gbenga A massive crowd converged on the Liberty Stadium, Oke Ado, Ibadan, on Saturday as popular broadcaster and philanthropist, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, formally declared his political ambition. Thousands of supporters arrived at the historic stadium early in the day, filling the main bowl and surrounding areas of the venue. The large turnout led to heavy human and vehicular…
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Our objective is to defeat Tinubu in 2027- ADC
The national publicity secretary of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has said the party’s objective is to win presidential election in 2027 as a necessary step towards rescuing Nigeria from what he described as an unprecedented governance crisis. Abdullahi made this known during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday. He added “It’s solely to get…
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Rivers: Court temporarily stops impeachment process against Fubara
A Rivers High Court sitting in Oyigbo Local Government Area has stepped into the escalating political crisis in the state, issuing an interim injunction that temporarily halts further action on the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Nma-Odu. In a ruling delivered in Port Harcourt, the court restrained the Speaker of the Rivers State House of…
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OYSIEC announces date, timetable for 2027 Oyo LG polls
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has announced January 16, 2027, as the date for the next local government elections in the state. The decision was taken at the Commission’s inaugural meeting held at its headquarters in Agodi, Ibadan, and presided over by the Chairman, Dr Babatunde Afees Adeniyi. The Commission assured residents of a transparent,…
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Impeachment looms as Rivers Lawmakers ask Chief Judge to probe Fubara
Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday called on the Chief Judge of the state to set up panel to investigate the allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The assembly members, who made the call through a unanimous vote, vowed to continue with the impeachment process. The lawmakers had earlier addressed a live…
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BREAKING: Rivers Assembly lawmakers make u-turn reaffirm support for Fubara’s impeachment
Four members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have reversed their earlier position and renewed their backing for the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu. The lawmakers announced their decision at a press conference held on Friday in Port Harcourt, the state capital, where they declared continued support for the impeachment process initiated by…
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Atiku’s son joining APC raises questions over former VP’s political credibility- Lagos APC
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the decision of Abba Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to join the APC as a significant political development. Lagos APC in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, said the move signified a major political shift and…
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Nigeria’s deep-rooted challenges require long-term solutions, says Opadokun
General Secretary of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Chief Ayo Opadokun, has urged Nigerians to temper expectations of President Bola Tinubu, saying the country’s deep-seated problems cannot be resolved in just three years. Speaking on Thursday at the launch of his book, The Gun Hegemony, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, Opadokun highlighted that Nigeria has been misgoverned for about…
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