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Peterside faults INEC, Judiciary, backs electoral reform to shift burden of proof
The founder of ANAP Foundation, Atedo Peterside, has berated the Nigerian judiciary for failing to live up to the required standard, expressing support for an electoral reform that would shift the burden of proof to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He criticised INEC under the leadership of its immediate past chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, describing it as a national…
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Amupitan pledges partnership with National Assembly on Electoral Reforms
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, has pledged to work closely with the National Assembly to deliver a credible, fair, and transparent electoral process for Nigeria. Prof. Amupitan made the commitment while addressing participants at the 56th Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Association of Law Teachers (NALT), held at the Federal University…
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Osun commissioner warns politicians against politicising security issues
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, has urged politicians to stop playing politics with issues of national security, noting that insecurity affects everyone regardless of political, ethnic, or religious affiliations. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Osun Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) 2025 Press Week held on Monday, Alimi…
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APC chairman urges Nigerians to hold governors, LG chairmen accountable
By Kunle Sanni – The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on Nigerians to demand greater accountability and tangible development from their state governors and local government chairmen. Yilwatda made the call on Monday in Abuja during the public presentation of Vicious Red Circle, a book on human trafficking authored by Alex Oriaku.…
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INEC Chairman appoints ex-PUNCH Editor, Oketola as Chief Press Secretary
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has appointed a former Editor of The PUNCH newspaper, Adedayo Oketola, as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). INEC confirmed the appointment in a statement issued to journalists on Monday. Oketola succeeds Rotimi Oyekanmi, who served under the immediate past chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. A seasoned journalist and newsroom…
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Osun PDP faults APC over alleged consensus list, AMBO denies report
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the All Progressives Congress (APC) over a leaked consensus list purportedly containing names of pre-selected candidates for the 2026 and 2027 elections, describing it as a reflection of internal confusion and desperation within the opposition. In a statement signed by its State Chairman,…
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PHOTOS: Turaki submits PDP chairmanship forms ahead of 2025 Ibadan Convention
The former Minister of Special Duties and People Democratic Party (PDP) National Chairmanship aspirant, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN, has submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms, ahead of the November 15, 2025 Elective National Convention of the party in Ibadan, Oyo State. Turaki who was escorted by some of his supporters, submitted the forms at the National Convention Organizing…
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Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji emerges as APC guber flag bearer
By Boye Oyeyemi – Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has formally emerged as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2026 governorship election. Oyebanji was affirmed through a voice vote by 885 delegates from the 16 local government areas during a congress held at the Ekiti State Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti. Oyebanji’s adoption followed the withdrawal of Mrs…
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2025 National Convention: PDP shifts screening of aspirants, promises new date soon
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the postponement of the screening of aspirants for its 2025 Elective National Convention, earlier scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025. A statement issued on Monday by the Chairman of the National Convention Organising Committee and Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, said the exercise was put on hold due to “unforeseen circumstances.” Fintiri…
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Sule Lamido declares bid for PDP national chairmanship
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has formally declared his intention to contest for the position of National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lamido, a founding member of the party and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, made the announcement on Monday via a post on his official Facebook page. He expressed confidence in his ability to rebuild…
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