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‘My biggest political heat comes from Ikare’ – Senator Ipinsagba
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ondo North Senator, Pastor Jide Ipinsagba, has alleged that many of the harshest criticisms he receives in politics come from his hometown, Ikare Akoko. In a video shared by blogger Seun Aruwajoye, the senator expressed disappointment that despite being “a golden opportunity God gave Ikare Akoko,” he continues to face hostility from some residents. According to…
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Sanusi accuses political elite of sabotaging Nigeria’s progress
Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, has accused Nigeria’s political elite of deliberately undermining the country’s development by treating public office as a personal and family enterprise. Speaking in Lagos on Wednesday at the 15th anniversary of Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria, Sanusi said the political class has consistently missed — and at times intentionally ignored — opportunities to advance national…
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Osun governorship election will be decided by track records, not parties- Adeleke
The governor of Osun State, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, has said the 2026 governorship election would not be about the political parties, but the candidates. Adeleke who appeared on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Wednesday, said residents of the state who know what good governance means will vote for him, expressing confident that he will secure a second term based on…
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Oyo APC blames Governor Makinde for PDP’s internal crises
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu is behind the internal crises within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Instead, it accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and other PDP figures of causing the turmoil through “naivety, pride, and insincerity.” In a statement issued on Wednesday by…
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Osun 2026: Omisore backs APC consensus candidate for governorship election
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –Former Deputy National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and governorship aspirant in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has declared his full support for the party’s adoption of a consensus candidate ahead of the 2026 Osun governorship election.He emphasised that loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and the party structure must supersede personal ambition.Speaking on TVC’s…
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Ekiti 2026: Turaki presents Certificate of Return to PDP gubernatorial candidate
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has presented the Certificate of Return to the party’s flag-bearer in the 2026 Ekiti gubernatorial election, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, declaring that the party is ready to win the State. Addressing a crowd of jubilant party faithful and stakeholders, Turaki expressed absolute confidence in the party’s structure, unity, and…
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PDP Chairmen rally behind Turaki, pledge unity, stability
The state chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have unanimously expressed support for the National Working Committee (NWC) led by its National Chairman, Dr. Tanimu Turaki, SAN. The chairmen made their position known during an interactive meeting held on Wednesday in Abuja, where they pledged their collective resolve to ensure stability, unity and success for the party under the…
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UPDATED: Adeleke clinches Accord governorship ticket in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has been declared the governorship candidate of the Accord Party for the 2026 Osun election after winning the party’s primary. The primary, held on Wednesday at the OASIS Event Centre, Osogbo, had 150 accredited delegates — five from each local government area. The electoral committee recorded 145 valid votes and…
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Why I almost quit Buhari’s cabinet — Lai Mohammed
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has disclosed that he came close to resigning from office at the height of the EndSARS protests due to intense public criticism and pressure on his family. Speaking ahead of the launch of his new book, Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration, scheduled for 17 December, Mohammed said…
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BREAKING: Adeleke emerges as Accord Party governorship candidate in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been declared the governorship candidate of the Accord Party in Osun State. The governor’s victory was announced at the party’s primary held on Wednesday at the OASIS Event Centre, Osogbo. A total of 150 delegates—five from each local government area—were accredited for the exercise. According to the committee, 145…
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