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I’m ‘too young’ for ambassadorial role, says Shehu Sanni
By Kunle Sanni – Former Kaduna Central lawmaker Shehu Sani has dismissed speculation linking him to ambassadorial appointments, saying he is “too young” to take up such a role and still has unfinished work to deliver to the people of Kaduna State. Sani made the remarks during an interview on the Arise Morning Show on Tuesday, days after President Bola…
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APC schedules National Caucus, NEC meetings for December
By Kunle Sanni – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed dates for its National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings, which will hold on Monday, December 15, and Tuesday, December 16, respectively. According to an official notice issued by the party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, and published on the APC website on Wednesday, both meetings will take…
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No formal notice of Adeleke’s PDP exit, says party chairman Turaki
The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Taminu Turaki, says the party has not been formally notified of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s reported exit, adding that the governor remains listed among aspirants in the ongoing primary. He noted that any withdrawal would only be recognised when officially communicated by party officials supervising the process. Turaki also…
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Turaki-led NWC boots out 11 top PDP figures, issues expulsion certificates
The Kabiru Turaki–led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued expulsion certificates to 11 party chieftains, including Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Those expelled include Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State; Samuel Anyanwu, former national secretary; Umar Bature, former national organising secretary; Kamaldeen Ajibade, former national legal adviser; and Mao…
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PDP, APC clash over Aiyedatiwa’s alleged handling of Amotekun operations
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has criticised Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, accusing him of neglecting welfare concerns raised by Amotekun operatives while unveiling new facilities and announcing plans to recruit 500 additional officers. In a statement on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Wande Ajayi, the PDP said the launch of the Command and Control…
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Osun speaker accuses Makinde of meddling in PDP primaries
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Hon. Adewale Egbedun, on Tuesday led some lawmakers and their aides to the venue of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary in Osogbo, where officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other perceived party members were assaulted. Egbedun, who arrived at the Adolak…
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BREAKING: Otti meets Tinubu after visit to Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto custodial centre
By Kunle Sanni- President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received Abia State Governor Alex Otti at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This happens just days after the governor visited detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto prison facility. Otti’s visit to Kanu had been conducted alongside the separatist leader’s younger brother, Emmanuel Kanu; Abia State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice,…
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Osun 2026: Adedamola clinches PDP governorship ticket
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for the Osun 2026 governorship election, securing 919 votes out of the 957 votes cast, according to the chairman of the primary, Humphrey Abba. The primaries were held at the Adolak Event Centre, Osogbo, under tight security. The Police, Nigeria Security and Civil…
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Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup
Nigeria has granted asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate Fernando Dias da Costa just days after a coup prevented the results of the recent election being announced. The 47-year-old, who ran as a candidate for the Party for Social Renewal, was under special protection at the Nigerian embassy, following “threats made against” him, Nigeria’s foreign minister said. Dias was the main…
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PDP national secretariat confirms Osun governorship primary to hold today
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that the Osun State governorship primary election will hold today, December 2, despite earlier indications from the state chapter that the exercise was suspended. In a letter dated December 1, 2025, and obtained by a Western Post correspondent in Osogbo, the national organising secretary,…
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