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Oyebamiji vows to prioritise Osogbo’s development as APC chieftains back 2026 bid
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has assured residents that developing Osogbo, the state capital, will be his top priority if elected governor in 2026. Oyebamiji, who is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), made the…
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Lagos APC tackles Dele Momodu over comments on Tinubu, opposition strategy
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized journalist and politician, Mr. Dele Momodu, over his recent comments on the political strength of President Bola Tinubu and the state of the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed on Saturday by the party’s spokesman, Hon. Seye Oladejo, the APC described Momodu as…
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Tinubu deserves second term – Ondo APC Chieftain, Momoh
By Boye Oyeyemi – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Afolabi Momoh, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu’s achievements and ongoing reforms will secure him another term in office in 2027. Momoh stated this while declaring his senatorial ambition at his hometown in Ekan, Ikare-Akoko, Akoko North-East Local Government Area, where over 100 members…
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Lagos APC berates Sowore over planned ‘Release Nnamdi Kanu’ protest
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has berated human rights activist and publisher, Omoyele Sowore, over his planned “Release Nnamdi Kanu” protest, describing his actions as a “political theatre” and a “quest for cheap popularity.” In a statement issued on Friday by the party’s spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the APC said Sowore’s involvement in the agitation for…
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Oyo ex-Finance Commissioner Adekanmbi dumps APC
By Adejayan Gbenga – A former Oyo State Commissioner for Finance and Deputy Chief of Staff under the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Mr. Abimbola Adekanmbi, has formally resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adekanmbi, who also contested as a senatorial aspirant on the party’s platform in 2023, announced his exit in a resignation letter addressed to the APC Chairman…
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Why I’m not moved by gale of defections – Makinde
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said that the only “defection” that should truly concern Nigerians is when hunger finally leaves the country, not politicians moving from one party to another. Makinde made the remark on his X handle while reacting to the recent wave of defections from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All…
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“You need us for relevance,” says Obi’s camp in scathing retort to Wike’s attacks
The camp of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has hit back at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for describing Obi as a “social media president.” National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, said the movement was unbothered by Wike’s comments, insisting that the minister’s frequent mentions of Obi were a…
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Bayelsa Senator Konbowei dumps PDP, joins APC
Senator Friday Benson Konbowei, representing Bayelsa Central of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Senate President Godswill Akpabio read Konbowei’s letter of defection during plenary on Thursday. Konbowei said his decision to dump the PDP is due to the intractable crises in the party. “After due consultation with my family, my associates, my…
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Fintiri, PDP delegation tour Ibadan ahead of 2025 Elective National Convention
By Adejayan Gbenga – The National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has arrived in Ibadan to evaluate Oyo State’s readiness for the party’s much-anticipated 2025 Elective National Convention. The delegation, led by NCOC Chairman and Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, commenced an on-site assessment of key facilities and arrangements in preparation for…
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You’re politically irrelevant – Ekiti PDP blasts Fayose
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has described former Governor Ayo Fayose as “a political retiree desperately shouting from the sidelines to remind people that he once existed.” In a statement signed by Hon. Yemi Ajanaku, Chairman of Local Government Chairmen of the PDP in the state, the party said Fayose’s recent outbursts against…
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