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APC accuses PDP of misrepresenting S’Court verdict to incite violence in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alerted the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, over an alleged plot by the state government and leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to plunge the state into crisis by twisting Friday’s Supreme Court verdict on…
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Nigeria condemns attempted coup in Benin, pledges solidarity with neighbour
Nigeria has condemned the attempted forcible seizure of power in the Republic of Benin, describing the incident as a grave assault on democracy and the constitutional order of its West African neighbour. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the federal government affirmed that it “unequivocally condemns in the strongest possible terms” the failed attempt…
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ECOWAS condemns attempted military takeover in Benin
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned an alleged attempt to overthrow the government of the Republic of Benin. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, the ECOWAS Commission said it received “with consternation” reports of an attempted military takeover in the country. The regional bloc described the development as an unconstitutional act and a subversion…
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‘A Century of Service’: Adebayo celebrates elder statesman Tanko Yakasai at 100
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has joined other well meaning Nigerians with felicitate with an elder statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai as he turns describing his new age as rare and majestic In a congratulatory message on the auspicious event, Adebayo said: “Your life has become so deeply interwoven with the political journey of…
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ADC to Obi: Decide now on joining our coalition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), to make a timely decision on whether he intends to join the party. The ADC said that while Obi remains a key political figure within its coalition, the party would not pressure him into becoming a member. According to a report by…
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Obasa reaffirms confidence in Tinubu’s security reforms
Despite the rising insecurity across the country, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will succeed in restructuring and strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture—with the collective support of Nigerians. Speaking at the APC Stakeholders and Progressives Governors Forum meeting held on Saturday, in Lagos, Obasa said he had…
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Powerful interests behind our disqualifications – Omisore alleges
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and APC governorship aspirant in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has alleged that powerful interests influenced his disqualification and that of six other aspirants from the Osun governorship primary to favour a preferred candidate supported by the presidency. Speaking after appearing before the APC Appeal Committee…
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Osun guber 2026: Alabi team protests disqualification, warns against biased screening
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun Àjọṣe Campaign Team has rejected the disqualification of its principal, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi, by the Osun Governorship 2026 Screening Committee, describing the announcement as shocking, embarrassing, and a troubling display of selective justice. Alabi is a former deputy governor of the state under the Gboyega Oyetola administration. In a statement sighted by our…
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Osun 2026: Omisore weighs his options
Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and governorship aspirant in Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, is working on his next move following his disqualification from the governorship contest. A credible source told WESTERN POST the former deputy governor and his supporters are carefully weighing the options before them to arrive at a decision on his next political…
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APC governors laud Tinubu’s leadership, set new commitments on security, governance, citizen engagement
By Adeola Ogunrinde The governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the umbrella of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment to stabilizing the economy, strengthening national security, and laying the foundation for sustainable growth through the Renewed Hope Agenda. In their communiqué, the governors applauded the ongoing…
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