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Defections: Wike claims credit for Tinubu’s support base in Rivers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reacted to recent defections in Rivers State, insisting that he and his supporters spearheaded the state’s support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Wike made the remark while reflecting on his choice of presidential candidate in the 2023 general election during a meeting with political leaders and stakeholders from Ahoada…
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Ekiti 2026: Fayemi calls for intensified support for Oyebanji’s re-election
By Boye Oyeyemi – Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to intensify mobilisation efforts ahead of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election bid in 2026. Fayemi gave the charge at the APC leaders’ annual meeting held at his country home in Isan-Ekiti, stressing that electoral victory requires sustained grassroots engagement,…
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Ekiti workers warn Fayose against politicising letter to Governor Oyebanji
By Boye Oyeyemi – Organised labour in Ekiti State has cautioned Isaac Fayose to refrain from making statements capable of creating friction between workers and Governor Biodun Oyebanji. The Public Service Joint Negotiation Council (JNC) said Fayose’s comments on a letter written to the governor were misleading and unnecessary, stressing that the correspondence was never meant for public debate. In…
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ADC faults Tinubu over foreign military operations in Nigeria
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over recent airstrikes carried out by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) on terrorist targets in Sokoto State, describing the development as evidence of governance failure. The United States conducted a series of airstrikes on suspected Islamic State (ISIS) fighters in parts of Sokoto in the early…
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Lagos APC sets January 5 for membership e-registration, targets stronger election readiness
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced plans to establish a comprehensive database of its members across the state as part of efforts to strengthen internal organisation and prepare for future elections. The party’s Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, said the initiative is aimed at improving planning and ensuring that committed members are properly identified and rewarded.…
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Osun APC alleges political suppression over Adeleke’s billboard restriction
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised a directive allegedly issued by the Governor Ademola Adeleke-led administration restricting the erection of billboards by the party, describing it as oppressive, unlawful and an attempt to stifle opposition activities ahead of the next governorship election. The APC Chairman in the state, Sooko…
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PDP beyond repair, ADC could emerge as credible opposition — Baba-Ahmed
By Kunle Sanni – A former spokesperson of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is no longer viable as a political force, describing the opposition party as “gone and beyond repair.” Baba-Ahmed made the remarks on Thursday during a programme on Arise News, amid ongoing internal crises within the PDP following…
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Lagos APC urges patriotism, national unity as Nigerians mark 2025 christmas
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended Christmas greetings to Nigerians at home and in the diaspora, describing the 2025 festive season as a moment to reflect on national resilience despite economic and security challenges. In a statement issued on Thursday by the party’s spokesman, Mr. Seye Oladejo, the APC said Christmas 2025 finds Nigeria…
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EXCLUSIVE: Oyebanji receives APC certificate of election
By Innocent Raphael – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, has officially received his certificate of election from the All Progressives Congress (APC), confirming his eligibility to contest for a second term in office. The certificate follows the APC governorship primary election conducted through affirmation in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, where Governor Oyebanji emerged as the party’s candidate. WESTERN POST…
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Over 100 PDP, SDP members defect to APC in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Over 100 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Social Democratic Party (SDP) have officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State. The defectors, mainly party leaders and influential figures, pledged their allegiance at Oke Surulere Ward 7 in Irun-Akoko, Akoko North West Local Government Area. Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa welcomed the new members…
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