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Ex-Ondo Dep. Gov. denies rift between Aiyedatiwa, Minister Tunji-Ojo
By Boye Oyeyemi – Former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, Prince Lasisi Oluboyo, has dismissed rumours of a rift between Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa and Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He described the speculation as unfounded and harmful to the unity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Oluboyo, in a statement obtained by WESTERN POST on…
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PHOTO NEWS: Tinubu meets Soludo at Presidential Villa
By Kunle Sanni – President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday received Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting, held behind closed doors, comes amid ongoing discussions on national development and state-level priorities.
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I would’ve resigned if I was appointed by Tinubu- Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, on Monday said he would have resigned if he were a member of the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Channels TV Politics Today, Lawal tackled the current administration, saying he would not have coped if he were a member of the President’s cabinet. He added ” I thank…
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Atiku reacts to Tambuwal’s arrest
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the reported arrest of the former Sokoto State governor, Sen. Aminu Tambuwal, accusing the President Bola Tinubu’s administration of weaponising the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against political opponents Atiku made the allegation in a post on his social media accounts on Tuesday, claiming Tambuwal’s arrest was “solely because he is…
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Nigeria’s past leaders wasted longer period in office without meaningful progress- Farotimi
Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has said Nigeria’s past leaders wasted longer periods in office without meaningful progress. Speaking on Channels TV Sunrise Daily on Monday, Farotimi said that Nigerians should be interested in a former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, to achieve if elected as Nigeria’s president to serve for a single term…
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EFCC grills Tambuwal over alleged N189bn fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained a former governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, for questioning over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals to the tune of ₦189 billion. It said the withdrawals were in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022. A source at the commission who declined to be named confirmed the incident…
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ADC alleges EFCC is APC’s ‘political hit squad’, warns of threat to democracy
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of engaging in politically motivated and selective investigations aimed at intimidating opposition figures. In a statement on Monday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party alleged that the EFCC was acting as a “political hit squad” for the ruling All Progressives Congress…
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Ondo LP Deputy Governorship candidate, Awude joins APC
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2025 governorship election in Ondo State, Dayo Awude, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Awude joined the APC alongside other leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Receiving the defectors into the party, the governor of the state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on…
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APC candidate faces backlash over alleged distribution of sachet alcohol
…as party accuses PDP of falsehood By Adejayan Gbenga – Controversy has trailed the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate for the forthcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election, Adewale Murphy Olatunji, over claims that sachet alcohol was shared to residents as campaign souvenirs. Reports of the alleged distribution have drawn criticism from community members and civic groups, who described…
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Adegoke joins Osun governorship race, assures economic independence from FG
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kunle Adegoke, on Monday declared his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, promising to build an economy that can thrive with or without federal allocations. Speaking at the APC Secretariat in Osogbo, Adegoke said his decision was driven by the need to address the state’s economic challenges,…
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