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Osun APC caucus denies forging alliance with other political parties, vows not to quit
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun Progressives (TOP), a caucus within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has debunked the rumour that it was forging a working relationship with different parties ahead of the July 16 governorship election. TOP, at its stakeholders meeting held at Oranmiyan House, Osogbo, reaffirmed its decision to stay put in the party, saying…
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PDP sets up committee to pick Atiku’s running mate
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has set up a committee that will pick the running mate for its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. National Publicity Secretary of the party, Debo Ologunagba confirmed this in an interview with The PUNCH on Thursday. According to him, the committee comprises of governors, National Working Committee and the Board of Trustees members. “Yes, we have…
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ANALYSIS: Picking BAT’s running mate, the 4 factors that will count, By Chris Adetayo
Now that he has the ticket, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is faced with the task of picking a running mate. He has less than 2 weeks to make this happen. To pick one, he has to consider 4 key factors. These are geography, religion, political capital, and personal qualifications. Geography – He cannot pick someone from the South. That leaves him…
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I resigned from Akwa Ibom govt because I was not made deputy governorship candidate, says Udom’s aide
Janet Amba, an aide to Akwa Ibom State Governor, Udom Emmanuel has resigned her appointment. Amba was special assistant to the governor on Small and Medium Enterprise. In an interview with Premium Times, she said she resigned because she wasn’t made the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party. “I just felt I have not been treated the way…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu in thank you visit to Buhari
All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Friday was at the State House Abuja to thank President Muhammadu Buhari and congratulate him on the successful completion of the party’s convention where he emerged as the party’s flagbearer. He was accompanied on the visit by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Chief Executive Officer of Oando, Wale Tinubu.
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu visits Osinbajo after winning APC presidential ticket
All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Thursday visited Vice President Yemi Osinbajo in his residence at the Presidential Villa.
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PHOTO NEWS: Northern governors visit Tinubu
Northern governors’ congratulatory visit to APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Thursday in Asokoro, Abuja…
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Your campaign must be devoid of acrimony, divisiveness, Jonathan urges presidential candidates
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged all presidential candidates to run a campaign devoid of acrimony, divisiveness and treachery. Jonathan said this in a congratulatory statement he wrote to the candidates. He urged them to place national interest above personal interest and commit to upholding virtues that will sustain the nation’s democracy and advance the cause of good governance, peace and…
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We’re your foot soldiers, we’ll deliver you as president, APC national chairman assures Tinubu
National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Adamu has promised the party’s presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu that the National Working Committee (NWC) will give their best to ensure he becomes Nigeria’s president. Adamu said this when he led the NWC members on a visit to Tinubu on Thursday. According to Adamu, the members of the NWC…
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Tinubu’s sterling contributions to democracy stands him out – Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for winning the presidential primaries of the All Progressives Congress. Tinubu polled 1,271 votes to see off his closest challengers Rotimi Amaechi and Osinbajo who had 316 and 235 votes to place second and third respectively. In a statement he personally signed, Osinbajo hailed Tinubu’s passion, patriotism, courage and determination in…
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