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Makinde questions Tinubu government’s competence, national unity
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying it has fallen short of expectations for national unity and competence. Makinde made the remarks on Tuesday during a media briefing in Ibadan, noting that he had repeatedly hoped the Tinubu government would prioritise competence over political considerations to reset the country. “I’ve mentioned…
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I’m qualified to become president of Nigeria — Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that he is qualified to become Nigeria’s president amid growing speculation about his political ambition ahead of the 2027 general election. Makinde made the assertion on Tuesday during a media parley with select journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, citing his experience in governance and the private sector…
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‘I made my first $1m at 29 while Wike chased LG chairmanship’ — Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, recalling their contrasting personal and political journeys while criticising Wike’s role in recent national political developments. Speaking on Tuesday during a media chat with journalists in Ibadan, Makinde said he earned his first one million dollars at the age of 29,…
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Adebayo should run again for President in 2027- Yusuf urges
A Katsina based businessman and politician, Nalado Yusuf, has called on the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, to contest for President in 2027. In a recent interview, Yusuf expressed confidence in Adebayo, saying that he has the capacity to revamp the country’s economy. Two and a half years after Bola Tinubu assumed office…
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Gbolarumi declares for Oyo PDP governorship ticket ahead of 2027
By Adejayan Gbenga – A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Hazeem Gbolarumi, has declared his intention to contest the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Gbolarumi made the declaration on Monday during an interview with journalists in Ibadan, the state capital, confirming his readiness to vie for the state’s top political office.…
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2026 budget could worsen Nigeria’s fiscal challenges, ADC warns
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s proposed N58.18 trillion 2026 budget, describing it as a “copy and paste” of previous years’ spending plans. In a statement on Monday, ADC’s interim national publicity secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed that the party’s economists reviewed the budget and concluded that, despite being presented as the “Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience…
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Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang set to join APC in January 2026
By Kunle Sanni – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced plans to receive Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang into the party by January. The National Chairman of the APC, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, disclosed this on Thursday while speaking with journalists after a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting held at the Crest Hotel, Jos. According to Professor Yilwatda, the party is planning…
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Ondo APC chieftain urges restraint in criticism of Governor Aiyedatiwa
By Boye Oyeyemi – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, High Chief Adebisi Abraham, has urged residents to refrain from using derogatory language against Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and other public officials. Abraham, a member of the Presidential Campaign Council and a long-standing APC stakeholder, issued the warning following a viral video reportedly made by…
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PDP sets up interim leadership for Zamfara, names caretaker committee
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approved the constitution of a 7-man Caretaker Committee for Zamfara State. This was contained in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, ini Ememobong, on Monday. The Caretaker Committee comprised Hassan Muhammad Daudawa (Chairman), Muhammad Danbuba(Secretary), Shehu S. Fulani, Rabiu Illele Bakura, Musa Mallaha, Sani Lasisi Kaura,…
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APC chieftain appeals to Tinubu over alleged sidelining of loyalists in Ekiti
By Boye Oyeyemi – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Chief Ayodeji Babatola, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the affairs of the party, alleging the marginalisation of loyal members under Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration. The APC stakeholder raised the concerns in Ado-Ekiti at the weekend while hosting an end-of-year programme…
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