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Opposition parties back single day elections
The opposition parties, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) have supported a fresh proposal to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow all elections in Nigeria to be conducted on the same day in 2027. The proposal, spearheaded by the House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review, chaired by…
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Ekiti will continue to align with Tinubu’s vision for national renewal- Oyebanji
The governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, has said the State would continue to align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision for national renewal. Oyebanji made this assertion in a statement on his facebook page, saying the endorsement of Tinubu and himself for second term was deeply humbling and spoke to their shared commitment to progress. He added ” I joined leaders…
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Aiyedatiwa drums up support for Tinubu, Oyebanji
The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has rallied support for the re-election bid of the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in the state. At a rally held at the Ekiti State Pavilion in Ado Ekiti, where leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gathered to show support for Oyebanji, Governor…
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LG political appointments will follow laid down rules – Lagos APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos Chapter has reassured that the selection of cabinet members for the 20 Local Government Councils and 37 Local Council Development Areas will follow the laid down rules and internal party guidelines. The party gave the assurance in a statement issued on Monday by its Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, while reacting to the allegation of planned…
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Rivers fixes August 30, 2025 for LG polls
The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) has announced August 30 as the new date for the 2025 local government elections. The exercise was initially scheduled for August 9. Chairman of RSIEC, Michael Odey, said the election will now be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025. The announcement was made on Monday during a meeting of stakeholders at the RSIEC…
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Ibadan North Bye-Election: Oyo APC selects Olatunji as candidate amidst internal crisis
…plays down imposition claims Adejayan Gbenga – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has formally presented Adewale Olatunji, popularly known as “Murphy,” as its candidate for the upcoming Ibadan North Federal Constituency bye-election, putting an end to days of confusion, factional disputes, and protests over the party’s primary. The selection comes after a chaotic week in which the…
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Fayose endorses Tinubu, Oyebanji ahead 2027 general elections
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji, for re-election ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at a political gathering in Ado-Ekiti on Monday, Fayose declared his “unreserved” support for the second-term bids of the president and the state governor, citing their performance as the basis for his endorsement. “I hereby…
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2023 Kaduna PDP deputy governorship candidate joins ADC
The 2023 deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kaduna State, John Ayuba, has resigned from the party and joined the African Democratic Congress. Ayuba in a formal resignation letter addressed to the PDP Ward Chairman of Ungwan Gaiya Ward in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the state. He cited mismanagement and lack of direction at the…
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Tinubu using misleading data to conceal economic crisis – Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Mr Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu of manipulating economic data to mask Nigeria’s worsening economic situation. In a post shared via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, Obi alleged that Tinubu has resorted to “overfeeding Nigerians with wrong statistics” in a bid to distract from the…
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PHOTOS: Lagos APC members protest alleged planned imposition of LG appointees
…call for the removal of Ojelabi as State Chairman Thousands of members of the All Progressives Congress ( APC) have staged a peaceful protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday over alleged planned imposition of appointees at the 57 local governments and LCDAs. The protesters alleged the State Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi of maladministration, calling for his…
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