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PDP hit by fresh blow as Ologbondiyan dumps party ahead of 2027 elections
A former National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has formally resigned from the party. Ologbondiyan announced his exit in a statement posted on X on Saturday, alongside a letter dated December 5, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of Okekoko Ward (09) in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. In the letter titled “Notification of…
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Senator Omisore’s alleged APC disqualification debunked by supporters’ group
The Osun Rescue Mission Team, a political movement championing the cause of Senator Iyiola Omisore, has dismissed reports circulating in some national newspapers and online platforms claiming that Senator Omisore and six other aspirants have been disqualified by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee. In a statement signed by the team’s Director-General, Hon. Ajibola Famurewa, the group described the…
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APC launches e-registration in Ekiti, reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to economy, security
By Boye Oyeyemi – The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has reiterated its confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s ability to stabilise the economy and tackle insecurity as the party commenced its membership e-registration exercise in Ado Ekiti. Party leaders, including Chairman Sola Elesin, Chief Jide Awe, and State Coordinator of the initiative, Adesola Gold Adedayo, spoke at the flag-off…
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Malami denies terror-financing links, says claims contradict record on Nigeria’s AML/CFT reforms
By Kunle Sanni – Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has rejected what he described as misleading insinuations linking him to terrorism financing, insisting that he has never been investigated or questioned by any local or international agency over such allegations. In a statement issued on Friday, Malami said his attention was drawn to a…
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Progressives Governors Forum convenes in Lagos to discuss key national issues
The governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), under the umbrella of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), are currently holding a crucial meeting in Lagos. This was disclosed on Friday night by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile, in a post on his Facebook page. According to him, the…
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Senator Natasha vows legal battle after Akpabio files ₦200bn defamation suit
By Kunle Sanni – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has announced that she has been served with a newly filed ₦200 billion defamation suit by Senate President Godswill Akpabio over her public allegations of sexual harassment. In a statement issued on Friday, Akpoti, who represents Kogi Central in the Senate, said she welcomed the lawsuit, insisting it would finally allow her to…
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“Everyone has a right to choose”: Wike speaks on mass defection in Rivers Assembly
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the 16 lawmakers who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) are free to do so, noting that his camp will continue working with the legislators who remain in the PDP. Wike made the remarks on Friday while addressing journalists after…
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Osun 2026: APC disqualifies Omisore, six others ahead of governorship primary
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified its former National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore, and six other aspirants from participating in the forthcoming governorship primary in Osun State. Discoverer Nigeria reports that the Screening Committee, chaired by Chief Obinna Uzoh, Esq., concluded its assignment on December 4, 2025, at Amor Hotel, Katampe, Abuja, citing failure…
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Adebayo, ideal leader for Nigeria’s transformation – Ighodalo
Pastor Itua Ighodalo, the Lead Pastor of Trinity House, a non-denominational Christian fellowship centre, and founder of the African Leadership Group (ALG), has said that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, represents the kind of leader Nigeria urgently needs to navigate its current socio-economic and political challenges. Speaking during an engagement session, Ighodalo…
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Rivers Assembly Speaker, 15 lawmakers defect from PDP to APC
The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside 15 other lawmakers. The defecting members cited deep divisions within the PDP as the driving force behind their move. Among those who left with Amaewhule were Deputy Speaker Dumle Maol (Gokana), Major Jack…
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