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Remi Tinubu recounts church backlash over Muslim-Muslim ticket in new memoir
First Lady and wife of President Bola Tinubu, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has revealed how the latter’s decision to contest the 2023 presidential election on a Muslim-Muslim ticket caused divisions within her local church and put her faith to the test. The disclosure is contained in her 52-page memoir, The Journey of Grace: Giving Thanks in All Things, released to mark…
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PDP declares Cross River congress ‘illegal’, warns of sanctions
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims that a state congress was held in Cross River State, describing any such exercise as “illegal, a hallucination, and a mere carnival.” The party insisted that the process had been formally postponed by the National Working Committee (NWC), warning that members behind the purported gathering risk disciplinary action. Briefing journalists in Abuja…
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PDP reaffirms strength in Oyo as Makinde rallies support ahead of 2027
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State on Monday held its state congress in Ibadan, with Governor Seyi Makinde declaring that the party is positioned to retain power in the state beyond 2027 and reclaim the presidency in the next general elections. The congress, which took place at the Basketball Arena of the Lekan Salami…
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Jonathan free to contest 2027, but Nigerians will remember his dismal performance
By Kunle Sanni – The Presidency has said former President Goodluck Jonathan is free to contest the 2027 presidential election but insisted that Nigerians will not forget his performance in office between 2010 and 2015. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, stated this in a press release on Monday, while reacting to reports that…
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ADC gives Atiku Abubakar ultimatum to register as member in Adamawa
By Kunle Sanni – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has issued a deadline to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, urging him to formally register as a member of the party before the end of the year. In an interview with Punch, Shehu Yohanna, the state chairman of the ADC, said only duly registered members would be recognized…
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APC will triumph in 2026 Osun poll, Oyetola declares at 71st birthday celebration
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will emerge victorious in the 2026 Osun governorship election. Speaking at his 71st birthday celebration and prayer programme held at his country home in Iragbiji, Boripe Local Government Area of the state, Oyetola thanked God for the unity…
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Court stops UBA from releasing Osun LG funds
By Adejayan Gbenga – The Oyo State High Court has restrained the United Bank for Africa (UBA) from disbursing funds belonging to the 30 local governments in Osun State, pending the determination of a substantive suit filed by the state government. Justice A.L. Akintola issued the interim injunction on Friday, September 26, after an ex-parte application by the Attorney-General of…
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INEC: Over 6.2 million Nigerians complete online pre-registration for CVR
Over 6.2 million Nigerians have completed their online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), according to data released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The figures published on INEC’s X page revealed that a total of 6,232,673 people were recorded as pre-registrants between September 22 and 28, 2025. From the number, 3,250,338 (52.15 per cent) were females, while…
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Court bars Pat Utomi from forming shadow government
By Kunle Sanni – A Federal High Court in Abuja has stopped Pat Utomi, professor of political economy, and his allies from pursuing their plan to establish a shadow government in Nigeria. According to a report by The Cable, Justice James Omotosho, while delivering judgment, held that the initiative was unconstitutional and incompatible with the country’s presidential system. The case…
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Lagos APC lauds Tinubu over free technical education policy
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for declaring free technical education nationwide, describing the move as bold and people-oriented. In a statement issued on Monday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said the policy reflects the administration’s determination to empower Nigerians with practical skills, expand opportunities and secure a brighter future…
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