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APC national secretary, Basiru, withdraws from 2026 Osun governorship race
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has officially announced his withdrawal from the 2026 Osun State governorship race. Speaking at the commissioning of the Alubarika Movement House in Alekuwodo, Osogbo, Basiru said his decision followed consultations with party leaders, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He explained that his current…
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Lagos APC alleges internal sabotage in recent terror attacks
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has alleged that recent terror attacks across the country are being aided by “insiders,” claiming that elements within Nigeria’s security architecture may be sabotaging national efforts in collaboration with external actors. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Lagos APC spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, warned that “traitors within the system” were…
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Kanu’s conviction reflects leadership failure — Peter Obi
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has condemned the conviction of Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu, describing it as a reflection of leadership failure and a missed opportunity for dialogue. In a statement on Saturday, Obi pointed out that the development comes at a time when Nigerians are struggling with severe economic hardship, rising insecurity and the…
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Atiku warns against threats to northern unity at ACF 25th anniversary
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has issued a stern warning to individuals and groups attempting to fracture northern unity, emphasising that such actions threaten the region’s stability and development. He made the remarks at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) in Kaduna on Friday. Atiku, who served as Nigeria’s Vice President from 1999 to 2007, stressed…
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Ibadan will support competent leaders, not gatekeep Oyo governorship – CCII president
By Adejayan Gbenga – President-General of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Chief Sulaimon Ajeniyi Ajewole, has assured that Ibadan will not monopolise the Oyo State governorship or restrict it to its indigenes. He stated that the city will support any candidate, Ibadan-born or not, who demonstrates competence, credibility, and the ability to lead effectively. Speaking during the “Guest…
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Osun 2026: APM sets December 13 for governorship primary
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has scheduled its governorship primary for 13 December 2025, ahead of the 2026 Osun State Governorship Election. In a statement signed by the State Chairman, Hon. Adewale Adebayo, it was disclosed that six aspirants are currently vying for the party’s ticket. He emphasised that the…
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Former NEITI boss says presidency replaced him in error
By Kunle Sanni – Former Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI), Ogbonnaya Orji, has said his replacement by the presidency was carried out in error and without adherence to due process. President Bola Tinubu had on Tuesday approved the redeployment of Musa Adar to head NEITI, effectively removing Orji, who has led the agency since February…
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Group urges APC to adopt ex–deputy governor as party’s flag bearer
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The BOA Ambassadors, a political support group, have urged key leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to adopt the immediate past deputy governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi (BOA), as the party’s candidate. The group called on APC national leader, Chief Bisi Akande; minister of marine and blue economy, Alhaji Isiaka Adegboyega Oyetola; the Osun APC…
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Court set to deliver judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s trial
The Federal High Court in Abuja will, on Thursday, deliver the judgment in the alleged terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu on live broadcast. Cameramen of different television stations, including NTA, Channels TV, AIT, and TVC, were among the workers of broadcast stations in the courtroom with their gadgets for the live transmission. Justice James Omotosho had, on November 7, fixed…
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PDP BoT backs Turaki-led NWC, condemns violent attack on national secretariat
The Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its support for the Sen. Taminu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC), elected at the party’s National Convention in Ibadan. In a statement issued in Abuja on Wednesday, Wabara said the BoT was convinced that the convention was convened in strict compliance with the party’s…
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