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Oyo 2027: Shittu declares himself most experienced APC governorship aspirant
By Adejayan Gbenga – Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has declared himself the most qualified All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant for the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State, citing his extensive political experience. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Wednesday, Shittu said he stands out among the party’s aspirants, stressing that his record in public service gives him…
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Former Osun PDP leader attributes defection to Tinubu’s sterling performance
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Boluwaduro/Boripe Constituency, Mr. Emmanuel Salako, has said his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), alongside hundreds of supporters, was motivated by President Bola Tinubu’s visible achievements in steering the nation. Salako, who disclosed this during his defection in Otan-Aiyegbaju, said Tinubu’s efforts to transform Nigeria across socio-political…
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Ekiti workers donate N10m to Oyebanji’s re-election
By Boye Oyeyemi – Workers in Ekiti State local government councils under the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) have donated N10 million to support Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election bid. The cheque was presented at the Governor’s office in Ado-Ekiti, during a meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Local Government Administration (HLAs), and Directors across the 16 Local Government…
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‘Constituency projects are daylight robbery’ — Obasanjo blasts lawmakers
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has launched a scathing criticism of Nigerian lawmakers, accusing them of corruption, self-enrichment, and undermining the nation’s development through what he described as “daylight unarmed robbery.” In his newly released book, Nigeria Past and Future: Contemplations on Nigeria’s History and Vision for Tomorrow, Obasanjo compared current legislators to their predecessors in the First, Second, and Third…
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Abdulmumin Jibrin: ‘It’s dangerous to think Tinubu has no support in North’
A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has said President Bola Tinubu still commands a strong following in the Northern region, dismissing claims that the President lacks political support in the region. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Jibrin argued that it would be a “dangerous calculation” to think the president has no support in the North,…
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Ambode promises to lead Tinubu’s re-election campaign in Southwest
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has pledged his support for the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying he will lead the 2027 campaign in the South West region. Ambode made this known in Badagry, Lagos, during a sensitisation programme on Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration, where he urged residents to register…
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INEC, NIMC partner to harmonize voter registration, national identity data
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has partnered the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to harmonise identity and voter registration processes across Nigeria. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, who spoke when the NIMC Director-General, Abisola Kukar, and her delegation visited the INEC headquarters in Abuja, hailed the ongoing cooperation between the two federal agencies. This was disclosed in a statement on…
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Yilwatda will strengthen, unite APC – Aiyedatiwa’s Aide
By Boye Oyeyemi – Dr Stephen Omobamidele Agbi, Deputy National Chairman of the Consolidated APC Grassroots Movement (CAGRAM) and Special Assistant on Mobilisation to Ondo State Governor, has described the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, as a leader whose emergence will strengthen and unite the ruling party. Agbi made the remark when he led…
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National Library is not First Lady’s pet project, ADC tells Remi Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged the Federal Government to take full responsibility for completing the long-abandoned National Library of Nigeria project in Abuja, warning that such a national monument should not be left to private charity. The party’s reaction followed comments by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, who announced her intention to support the library’s completion as part of…
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‘I will never join any coalition against Tinubu’ — Sirika
Former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has dismissed reports alleging his involvement in an opposition coalition said to be plotting against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief on Wednesday, Sirika stated categorically that he has no ties to the group and would never join such a coalition. “No, I am not,” he…
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