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Lagos APC hails Tinubu’s 411% revenue surge as ‘crushing defeat’ for opposition predictions
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 411% surge in revenue collection as a “crushing defeat” for opposition forecasts, welcoming the historic achievement unveiled by the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji. In a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesman, Seye Oladejo, the party…
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2027: Atiku pledges to protect Yoruba interest if elected President
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has pledged that the interest of the Yoruba will “occupy a topmost place” in his administration’s policies if elected President in 2027. He described as unfounded the narrative or fear that his presidency, if elected, “might lead to Hausa/Fulani domination over Yoruba or other ethnic groups.” In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by…
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Ondo group vows to secure re-election for Tinubu in 2027
By Boye Oyeyemi – The Asiwaju Mandate Group (AMG) has pledged to work across Ondo State to ensure the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Speaking at the inauguration of its Leaders’ Council in Akure on Wednesday, the group stated that it would leverage its political experience and grassroots structures to garner overwhelming support for the President across…
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FCT Council Polls: INEC gives go-ahead for campaigns
David Ezeugoh, in Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has granted political parties the permission to begin public campaigns for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. In a press statement by National Commissioner Sam Olumekun, who chairs the Information and Voter Education Committee, the campaign period will run from Wednesday, September 24, 2025, until midnight on…
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PDP reschedules Plateau, Cross River congresses, new date to be announced
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed the Congress for the election of State Executive Committee in Plateau and Cross River states. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Ologunagba stated that the state congress, originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27, had been postponed…
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Tinubu summons former Rivers sole administrator Ibas to Aso Rock
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday summoned Ibok-Ete Ibas, the immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, to the State House in Abuja. Ibas arrived at the Presidential Villa at about 5:50 p.m. A retired Vice Admiral and former Chief of Naval Staff, Ibas was appointed by Tinubu in 2023 as sole administrator to oversee Rivers State…
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Ekiti 2026: Party members challenge Ojo’s eligibility in petition to APC panel
By Boye Oyeyemi – Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State have petitioned the party’s Governorship Screening Committee, demanding the disqualification of governorship aspirant, Engr. Kayode Ojo, from the 2025 primaries. Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti, Mr. Jogunola Joel Tolani, Mr. Alake Busuyi, and Mr. Tayo Ogunlusi said they represented over 50 concerned party members who endorsed…
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Atiku hails reinstatement of Senator Natasha, slams Tinubu for undermining constitution
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has applauded the reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the Federal High Court’s decision as a victory for democracy and the rule of law. Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central Senatorial District, returned to the Senate on Tuesday, September 24, 2025, following a court ruling that invalidated her suspension as unlawful. Atiku, the 2023 presidential…
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ADC’s one-term prediction for Tinubu a ‘Wishful Thinking’- Lagos APC
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as “laughable” and “wishful thinking” the prediction by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will serve only one term in office. In a statement on Wednesday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said no amount of “idle chatter” from the ADC or any other political…
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Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji backs transparent APC primary, urges support for whoever wins
By Boye Oyeyemi Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct a credible governorship primary that will position the party for victory in the 2026 election. Oyebanji, who is seeking re-election, spoke in Abuja on Tuesday after appearing before the APC screening committee chaired by Hon. Tunji Olawuyi. The governor commended the…
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