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Ekiti 2026: Ex-Nigerian ambassador Bejide clinches ADC governorship ticket
By Boye Oyeyemi, Ado-Ekiti – Former Nigerian Ambassador to Canada, Dare Bejide, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the forthcoming election in Ekiti State. Bejide polled 15,466 votes to defeat four other aspirants, including former Deputy Governor Prof. Olusola Eleka, who came second with 12,003 votes. Barrister Femi Adegbite scored 9,141 votes, Otunba…
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PDP Crisis: Mohammed led-NWC elects Ohabunwa as factional BoT Chairman
The crisis within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) took a new turn on Friday as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), led by acting National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, inaugurated a new Board of Trustees (BoT), appointing Senator Mao Ohabunwa as its chairman. Ohabunwa was elected during a ceremony in Abuja, while Isah Dansidi was named the board’s secretary. Speaking at…
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Oluremi Tinubu redefining leadership through Renewed Hope Initiative- Lagos APC
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), describing it as a transformative and people-oriented programme that embodies the compassionate ideals of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued on Friday by its Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC lauded the First Lady of the Federal Republic of…
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Halt Ibadan Circular Road demolitions, APC urges Governor Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to immediately halt the demolition of properties in parts of Ibadan, warning that the action could spark widespread protests among affected residents. In a statement on Thursday, APC’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, condemned the ongoing demolitions, describing them as insensitive and poorly…
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Governor Adeleke not joining ADC, says spokesperson
— Describes APC claim as fake news By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, has dismissed reports that the governor was in talks with former Governor Rauf Aregbesola to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the claim as mere fabrication and fake news. In a statement issued and made…
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Ogun APC reaffirms suspension of Senator Daniel
The Ogun State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has restated that the suspension of the Senator representing Ogun East, Otunba Olugbenga Daniel, remains in full effect, warning that any engagements with him as a member of the party are invalid. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Lekan Adeniran said that the party…
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Damagum warns PDP state leaders against disloyalty amid party crisis
Umar Damagum, the embattled national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has urged state chairmen to remain loyal to the party, warning that betrayal carries consequences. Speaking on Thursday during a meeting with the Forum of State PDP Chairmen in Abuja, Damagum said those who act against the party risk the law of karma. “Treachery, especially to an institution…
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Osun APC condemns Adeleke’s alleged move to ally with Aregbesola, ADC
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke for allegedly seeking a political alliance with former governor Rauf Aregbesola and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to contest the 2026 governorship election under the party. In a statement by its chairman, Sooko Tajudeen Lawal, the APC described Adeleke’s move as an…
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PDP State Chairmen meet Makinde ahead of national convention, back Damagum led-NWC
State Chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday night met with the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, at the Oyo State Government Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja, ahead of the party’s National Elective Convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan on November 15–16, 2025. The delegation, led by their Chairman, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, commended Governor Makinde for his…
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2027: Ose women mobilise for Tinubu’s re-election
By Boye Oyeyemi – Women in the Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have declared their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. This is even as the BTO Ambassadors inaugurated its Women’s Wing across the 12 wards of the council. The inauguration, held in Ifon, attracted political leaders, community figures, traders, farmers, and artisans, signalling renewed…
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