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Over 2.6 million Nigerians enlist in INEC CVR as Osun, Kano, Sokoto lead
The Independent National Electoral Commission released its latest report, indicating a nationwide total of 2,685,725 newly registered voters through online and physical Continuous Voter Registration. In an update posted on the X handle of the commission, 1,576,137 applicants completed the online pre-registration, while another 1,109,588 finalised their in-person registration. Osun recorded 208,357, followed by Kano with 159,669. Sokoto posted 152,650,…
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NBA warns Adeleke of possible emergency rule as Osun judiciary shutdown lingers
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Osun State has warned Governor Ademola Adeleke that the prolonged paralysis of the judiciary could be seen as the state’s inability to maintain law and order through its judicial institutions, a situation that may attract federal government attention and, in extreme cases, justify a state of emergency. The warning…
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Progressive Governors showcase clarity, responsibility, commitment to Nigerians’ welfare- Lagos APC
Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) for demonstrating exceptional unity, courage, and patriotic responsibility during its historic meeting held in Lagos on December 5 and 6, 2025. In a statement on Monday, Lagos APC Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, described the forum, chaired by Governor Hope Uzodimma and hosted by Lagos Governor…
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BREAKING: Defection rumours swirl as Fubara visits Tinubu in Aso Rock
By Kunle Sanni Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday evening arrived at the Presidential Villa in Abuja for a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu, amid growing speculation about a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor was sighted at about 5:01 p.m. walking through the corridors leading to the…
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Adewole Adebayo has capacity to lead Nigeria, says Pastor Ighodalo
Pastor Itua Ighodalo, the Lead Pastor of Trinity House, a non-denominational Christian fellowship centre, and founder of the African Leadership Group (ALG), said the 2023 Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo has capacity to lead Nigeria, adding that education and Godly leadership key to Nigeria’s future. Ighodalo, in a recent media chat in Lagos, spoke on various…
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JUST IN: Tinubu meets six APC governors at State House
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Monday held a closed-door meeting with six governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House, Abuja. The purpose of the meeting was not immediately clear, and details of the agenda were not disclosed at press time. Those in attendance included the governors of Jigawa (Umar…
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Group gives FG 3-day ultimatum to release withheld Osun LG funds
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens (CCNC), a civil society group, has given the federal government a three-day ultimatum to release the withheld local government funds belonging to Osun State, warning that failure to do so will spark mass action across the state and beyond. Addressing journalists at the Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union…
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Kwara govt, PDP clash over alleged secret $800m contract
The Kwara State Government and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are at loggerheads over an alleged $800 million contract purportedly awarded by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to his elder brother, Dr Alimi AbdulRazaq. The PDP had cited a claim made by an APC chieftain and former House of Assembly member, Iliasu Ibrahim, who alleged during a live radio programme that…
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Allegation of Oyetola’s interference in APC screening false – spokesperson
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Special Adviser to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Bolaji Akinola, has described as baseless and misleading the allegations by an Osun governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, that the Minister, Alhaji Adegboyega Oyetola, interfered in the party’s screening process.In a statement issued on Sunday, Akinola said Omisore’s claims…
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Atiku condemns coup attempt in Benin Republic, says military has no place in governance
Former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a strong condemnation of the attempted coup in the Benin Republic, describing it as an alarming continuation of unconstitutional power grabs spreading across West Africa. In a statement on Wednesday, Atiku said he denounced the development “without reservation and in the strongest possible terms,” warning that the resurgence of military interference poses…
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