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PDP rejects Tinubu’s ₦58.18trn 2026 budget, warns of renewed suffering
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s 2026 budget proposal, describing it as a fiscal plan that will deepen economic hardship and “renew Nigerians’ suffering”. President Tinubu on Friday presented a ₦58.18 trillion budget estimate for the 2026 fiscal year to a joint session of the National Assembly. The appropriation bill, titled Budget of Consolidation, Renewed Resilience…
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2027: Elections will be won by coalitions, not noise — Shettima
By Kunle Sanni – Vice President Kashim Shettima has said the 2027 general elections will not be won through rhetoric or sentiment, stressing that success will depend on strong coalitions, credibility and conviction. Shettima made the remarks on Friday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja, where he outlined strategic lessons from the party’s…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji receives APC certificate of return, reaffirms commitment to victory
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Osun State election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has reaffirmed his commitment to leading the party to victory on August 8, 2026. Oyebamiji spoke shortly after receiving his Certificate of Return from the party leadership at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja on Friday.…
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BREAKING: Tinubu warns Governors: Implement LG autonomy ruling or face Executive Order
By Kunle Sanni, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has issued a strong warning to state governors over the continued withholding of funds meant for local governments, stating that his administration may resort to an Executive Order to enforce direct allocations if compliance with the Supreme Court ruling on local government autonomy is delayed. The president spoke on Friday at the 15th…
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Governor Adeleke faults Oyebamiji on state health sector claims
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has faulted claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, on the condition of the state’s health sector, describing them as “a baseless disinformation attempt”. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor said Osun has ranked first in the South-West in…
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BREAKING: Tinubu, Shettima, Akpabio, governors in attendance as APC holds 15th NEC meeting
By Kunle Sanni- Abuja President Bola Tinubu is attending the 15th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The session commenced at 6:05 PM with the President’s arrival. Friday’s meeting marks the party’s second NEC gathering in 2025, following an earlier session in February. It is also the first…
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LASIEC honours Ogunfemi, Kareem as Y2025 outstanding staff
The Chairman of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Hon. Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (rtd), has commended two members of staff of the commission, Mr. Adeniyi Jubril Ogunfemi and Mrs. Rufiat Anike Kareem, for their outstanding performance and dedication to duty. Ogunfemi and Kareem were recognised as LASIEC Outstanding Staff of the Year 2025, having distinguished themselves through exceptional service,…
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INEC summons rival PDP camps over deepening party crisis
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday stepped into the leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), summoning rival factions of the party to its headquarters in Abuja. The meeting brought together the faction led by Tanimu Turaki and the group headed by Abdulrahman Mohammed, which is backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.…
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APC announces Governor Mutfwang’s defection from PDP
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced the defection of Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yelwata, who is also from Plateau, announced his governor’s defection at the party’s 14th national caucus meeting held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Yelwata said with the defection of Governor Mutfwang,…
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Tinubu’s leadership driving political realignments nationwide — APC Chairman
By Kunle Sanni- Abuja The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the wave of high-profile defections into the ruling party is evidence of its growing national appeal and the effectiveness of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. Yilwatda spoke on Thursday at the 14th APC National Caucus meeting held at the State House Conference Centre,…
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