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Ekiti 2026: Opposition parties threaten boycott over PDP candidate omission
By Boye Oyeyemi – Opposition political parties in Ekiti State have threatened to boycott the June 20 governorship election over the exclusion of the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate, Dr Wole Oluyede, from the official list released by the Independent National Electoral Commission. The threat was issued on Tuesday by the Inter-Party Advisory Committee during a peaceful protest by PDP supporters…
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Lagos APC declares e-registration mandatory for all party members
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that its ongoing electronic membership registration exercise is mandatory for all party members, describing it as a critical reform aimed at strengthening internal democracy and party discipline. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the APC said the e-registration exercise, which began on…
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Wike-aligned PDP faction gives APC secretary 48-hour ultimatum to apologise
By Kunle Sanni – A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, demanding a public apology over comments made against the former Rivers State governor. The demand follows remarks by Basiru on…
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PDP NWC meets former President Jonathan amid leadership crisis
The National Working Committee of the Peoples democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday met with former President Goodluck Jonathan. The closed-door meeting was held at Jonathan’s office in the Maitama area of Abuja. Members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) and some state PDP chairmen joined Turaki at the meeting. Addressing journalists, Turaki said the PDP leaders briefed Jonathan about…
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Orji Kalu tackles Governor Otti over performance, says APC will fight for victory in Abia elections
By Kunle Sanni – Former Abia State governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has criticised Governor Alex Otti’s performance in office, saying the All Progressives Congress (APC) is preparing to challenge and win future elections in the state. Kalu, in a statement on Tuesday, accused Otti of resorting to personal attacks instead of focusing on governance, following…
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Sanwo-Olu urges Lagos APC members to embrace e-registration
By Adeola Ogunrinde Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to actively participate in the party’s ongoing electronic registration exercise, describing it as a civic duty and a requirement for genuine membership. The governor made the call on Tuesday after registering at Ward 3, Lagos Island, as the APC…
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Rivers political feud: “My support for Tinubu is total,” Wike says
By Kunle Sanni- Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed his “total support” for President Bola Tinubu, as tensions continue to rise over political control in Rivers State. In a post on X on Tuesday, Wike said he was continuing his political tour of local government areas (LGAs) in Rivers, announcing visits to Akuku-Toru and…
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APC mobilises Ekiti members for e-registration, emphasises commitment
By Boye Oyeyemi – The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has called on its members to actively take part in the ongoing nationwide electronic registration exercise being conducted by the party. The Ekiti APC e-registration coordinator and Commissioner for Youth Development, Adesola Adedayo, said the exercise would help reaffirm members’ loyalty and strengthen the party ahead of future elections.…
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Nwauju hails Basiru’s stance, says APC must guard Rivers affairs from outsiders
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Darlington Nwauju, has aligned with the party’s National Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, insisting that non-members have no right to interfere in its internal affairs. Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief, on Tuesday, Nwauju expressed confident that the APC National Working Committee would also adopt the position articulated by Basiru…
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Magnus Abe expresses gratitude to President Tinubu over appointment as NUPRC Board chairman
By Kunle Sanni – Former Senator representing Rivers South-East, Magnus Ngei Abe, has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Tinubu following his appointment as Chairman of the Board of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). In a statement released on Tuesday, Abe described the appointment as a rare opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s transformation, particularly in the critical…
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