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After Atiku, El-Rufai registers with ADC in Kaduna
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai reportedly completed his registration and received his ADC membership card at the party’s U/Sarki Ward office in Kaduna State. His move comes just days after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also registered as a member of…
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Tinubu joins West African leaders in virtual ECOWAS summit on Guinea-Bissau crisis
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday participated in a high-level virtual summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where regional leaders convened via Zoom to deliberate on the escalating political situation in Guinea-Bissau. The meeting, which President Tinubu joined from the Presidential Villa in Abuja, brought together heads of state to assess stability concerns…
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Nigeria condemns Guinea-Bissau coup, demands protection for election observers
By Kunle Sanni – The federal government has condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, describing the development as a grave breach of democratic order and a direct threat to regional stability. In a statement released Thursday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nigeria expressed “profound dismay and deep concern” over the unconstitutional takeover, calling the military action a “blatant violation”…
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House of Reps moves to secure Jonathan’s safety after Guinea-Bissau Coup
By Kunle Sanni – The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to activate all diplomatic channels to ensure the safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who remains stranded in Guinea-Bissau following a sudden military coup. The matter arose during Thursday’s plenary session, initially focused on rising economic hardships, before Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu drew lawmakers’ attention…
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Osun leading in good governance delivery, says Adeleke
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday marked the third anniversary of his administration, stating that the state has become a national reference point in the delivery of good governance and democratic dividends. In a state broadcast, Adeleke said Osun has recorded substantial progress across critical sectors despite the governance challenges met in 2022. He…
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Adebayo faults Tinubu’s handling of insecurity, says Trump’s tweet forced action
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has urged President Bola Tinubu and his administration to take governance more seriously, rather than reacting only when international pressure mounts, saying that it took a tweet from U.S. President Donald Trump for President Tinubu to acknowledge the gravity of Nigeria’s security crisis. Adebayo, who spoke in…
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Kwara North monarchs renew 2027 governorship bid, demand zoning to region
By Oluwatoyin Hawal Momolosho Traditional rulers from Kwara North, led by the Etsu Patigi, Dr. Umar Bologi, have renewed calls for the governorship of Kwara State to be zoned to their region ahead of the 2027 elections. The demand was reiterated during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Emir’s Palace in Patigi, where security challenges across the district also took…
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Omisore vows to rescue Osun, calls for collective decision on party ticket
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a governorship aspirant in Osun, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election, vowing to rescue and reposition the state for progress. Speaking during ongoing consultations in Osogbo and Olorunda Local Government Areas of Osun State on Wednesday, Omisore emphasized…
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Tinubu’s administration lacks direction, control- Adebayo
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, labeling it a “rudderless” government that has failed in every critical aspect of governance. In a recent interview on Trust TV’s Daily Politics, Adebayo reacted to the nation’s worsening security situation, insisting that electing President Tinubu was a “big mistake”,…
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Atiku slams presidency, says bandits dictating terms under Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of enabling terrorists and bandits to operate with increasing boldness, claiming they now function as an “alternate government” across parts of the country. In a statement released on Wednesday by his media office, Atiku condemned remarks by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information…
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