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Oyebanji preaches unity as ex-governors endorse re-election
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has said he holds no grudge against anyone over past political differences. He made the remark during a Thanksgiving service in Ado-Ekiti to mark his third year in office. Oyebanji said his focus is on unity and collective progress. “By nature, I don’t bear grudges against anybody. I have forgiven those…
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Diri defends exit from PDP, says move made for Bayelsa’s progress
Ahead of his formal reception into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, November 3, Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was made in the overall interest of the state. Speaking on Sunday during the 14th Bayelsa Thanksgiving Day held at the Ecumenical Centre in Igbogene, Yenagoa, Diri said…
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Ekiti 2026: ADC promises credible primary
…urges security agencies to ensure safety By Boye Oyeyemi – The Ekiti State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has assured party members and aspirants of a free, fair, and transparent primary election ahead of the June 20, 2026, governorship poll. The party’s chairman, Ilesanmi Omolayo, who gave the assurance, said the primary, slated for November 6, would be…
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President Tinubu anticipated U.S. moves, says Onanuga
By Kunle Sanni – Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has said the Nigerian leader was “well ahead of the orchestrated game unfolding in America.” His remarks followed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” citing alleged persecution of Christians in the country. Trump further warned…
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Nigeria won’t trade its flag for foreign boots- Lagos APC declares
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned calls by those romanticizing the idea of foreign intervention in Nigeria, describing such advocacy as “treacherous, disgraceful, and unpatriotic.” In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the Lagos APC said it was compelled to address what it called “a dangerous and disgraceful…
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Aiyedatiwa pledges continued loyalty to Tinubu, APC as TSG confers Grand Patron title
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has been decorated as the Grand Patron of the Tinubu Support Group (TSG) in recognition of his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his administration’s developmental achievements across the state. The investiture, held at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s Office, Akure, formed part of the TSG’s visit to inaugurate its Ondo…
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Court ruling won’t disrupt our activities — Osun PDP assures members
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured its members and supporters that the recent court pronouncement concerning the party’s forthcoming national convention will not affect its activities or political processes. In a statement issued on Saturday and signed by the State Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, the party emphasized that the…
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Chaos In PDP: Anyanwu-Led NWC counter-suspends Damagum, key officers
It appears the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has escalated, as the Senator Samuel Anyanwu–led National Working Committee (NWC) announced the counter-suspension of the party’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum, citing alleged incompetence, misappropriation of party funds, and pursuit of personal interests. Also suspended are the National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, and the Deputy National Chairman (South), Taofeek Arapaja,…
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PDP suspends Anyanwu, National Legal Adviser, 2 others
The National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has suspended the National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade; National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; Deputy Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha; and National Organizing Secretary, Umaru Bature for one month following a court ruling that halted the party’s planned national convention. Disclosing this while addressing the press, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo…
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EDSIEC intensifies preparations for 2026 LG Elections with councils tour
By Folashade Olorunfemi As part of preparations for the July 11, 2026, local government elections, the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) has continued its statewide tour of the 18 local government areas to ensure transparency, efficiency, and public confidence in the forthcoming polls. The latest phase of the visit took the Commission to Egor, Ovia South-West, and Ovia North-East…
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