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New Buhari biography reveals Aisha’s key role in Daura’s removal
By Kunle Sanni A new book on the legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed how former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, played a decisive role in the removal of the former Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Musa Daura, following the 2018 siege of the National Assembly. According to the book, From Soldier to Statesman: The…
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JUST IN: PDP, APC clash over Aiyedatiwa’s Ondo ‘thank-you tour’
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have clashed over Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s ongoing statewide thank-you tour. The PDP, in a statement by its Director of Media and Public Communications, Wande Ajayi, criticised the tour, saying the governor should be unveiling completed projects after two years in office…
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How Ooni’s prayers strengthened my comeback victory – Mahama
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – President John Mahama of Ghana has revealed how prayers offered for him by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, inside his palace led to his eventual re-election in 2024. Mahama disclosed this on Monday during his installation as Aare Atayeto Oodua of the Source at Afewonro Park, Enuwa Square, Ile-Ife. He recounted his loss…
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Ondo APC chairman hails Tinubu as divinely ordained leader
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Engr Ade Adetimehin, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a divinely ordained leader sent to reposition Nigeria and restore national prosperity. Adetimehin said the president’s emergence was meant to halt years of economic and institutional decline, adding that the reforms being implemented, though difficult,…
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ADC names ex-Osun Speaker Salaam flag bearer for 2026 election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Najeem Salaam, on Monday emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2026 election in the state. Delegates from the 30 local government areas of the state and the Ife East Area Office converged at the Ultimate Civic Centre,…
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Supreme Court affirms President’s power to declare emergency, suspend elected officials temporarily
The Supreme Court has upheld the power of the President to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order or degeneration into a state of chaos or anarchy. In a split decision of six-to-one, the apex court held that the President, during a state of emergency, can suspend elected officials, but that…
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Odinkalu slams Malami over EFCC claims, says agency acting on his playbook
Former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chidi Odinkalu, has criticised Abubakar Malami, a former attorney-general of the federation, over his allegation that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is being used for political purposes. In a post on X on Sunday, Odinkalu dismissed Malami’s claims, describing his tenure as attorney-general as deeply politicised. He argued that…
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Atiku, Obi, others accuse FG of targeting opposition through anti-graft agencies
Opposition leaders, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Senate President David Mark and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, have accused the federal government of politicising anti-graft and security institutions to intimidate and weaken opposition figures. In a joint statement titled “Anti-Corruption, Not Anti-Opposition”, the leaders alleged that agencies such as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Police…
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Defections to APC voluntary, driven by Tinubu’s reforms- Presidency
Kunle Sanni The Presidency has dismissed claims that politicians joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are being coerced, insisting that the defections are voluntary and driven by confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said none of the…
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Christmas Carol: Lagos APC reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to national unity, safety
The Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intentions for the country remain genuine, urging citizens not to doubt the President’s commitment to building a safer, united and more prosperous nation. Ojelabi gave the assurance on Sunday at the party’s 3rd Edition of the Christmas Carol and…
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