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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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New Defence Minister carries popular mandate, heavy expectations- Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated General Christopher Musa (Rtd) on his appointment and assumption of office as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence, describing the development as a strong signal of the Federal Government’s renewed determination to tackle the nation’s security challenges. In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said…
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ADC Cross River chapter warns against unauthorized meeting by Imoke, Usani
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Cross River State has cautioned its members to ignore a meeting reportedly scheduled by former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Usani Uguru Usani, at the residence of former Governor Liyel Imoke. In a statement on Sunday, the party’s Publicity Secretary, James Otudor, said Usani does not have the authority to convene any ADC meeting,…
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Why I defected to APC- Rivers Speaker
The Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Martin Amaewhule, on Friday defended his decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). “The major reason for leaving the PDP is because of the division in the PDP,” Amaewhule, who represents Obio-Akpor I constituency, told the lawmakers on Friday. He commended President Bola…
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2027: Kwara’s next governor should emerge based on competence, not zoning – Ishowo
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho – The Director of Media and Strategic Communication to the Senator representing Kwara Central, Comrade Abdullateef Ishowo, has insisted that the 2027 governorship ticket in Kwara State must be based on merit rather than zoning. Ishowo, who spoke on Sobi FM’s flagship programme Oro Ilu on Thursday, argued that zoning or rotational governorship is alien to…
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Lagos APC fires back at ADC, says Tinubu is governing not campaigning
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed comments made by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) accusing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of engaging in early political campaigns ahead of the 2027 elections. In a strongly worded statement issued on Friday by the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC described the ADC’s remarks as “infantile ranting”…
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2027: Eko United unveils ‘Progressive Lagos Initiative’, backs Tinubu, Jandor
Eko United, a coalition of Lagos professionals and innovators, has launched the Progressive Lagos Initiative, a policy-focused platform aimed at increasing elite participation in governance and shaping the next phase of development in Lagos State. The initiative was formally unveiled at a press conference in Lagos, chaired by Mr. Wole Olagundoye, with other key leaders of the group in attendance,…
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No christian genocide in Nigeria, Tinubu has achieved much- GMT leaders insist
The leadership of the Grassroots Movement for Tinubu 2027 (GMT) has expressed confidence that Nigeria’s rising insecurity will soon abate following the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), as Minister of Defence. Speaking on Thursday in Ikeja at a special inter-faith prayer session for President Bola Tinubu and the nation, the Director-General of GMT, Hon.…
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‘Victory is certain in 2026’ – Ekiti ADC candidate tells supporters
By Boye Oyeyemi – The African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Ambassador Dare Bejide, has reassured party supporters that the ADC is firmly on course for victory in the 2026 election. Bejide gave the assurance after receiving a warm reception at the party secretariat in Ado Ekiti, following his return from Abuja. Addressing supporters, he said the gathering…
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Osun govt accuses police of political witch-hunt ahead of 2026 poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has accused the Nigeria Police of turning itself into a political weapon, alleging a growing plot to intimidate officials of Ademola Adeleke’s administration ahead of the 2026 governorship election. In a statement on Wednesday, Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, said some officers in the Osun Police Command…
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