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Ex-Bauchi SSG resigns PDP membership
Former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government and Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2023, Ibrahim Kashim has resigned from the party. Kashim made this known in a resignation letter dated July 21. Although he did not state reason for his resignation from the opposition party. The former SSG extended gratitude to the leadership of his ward…
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Economic development is North’s biggest challenge – Audu Ogbeh
By Kunle Sanni – Former Minister of Agriculture and Chairman of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Audu Ogbeh, has raised the alarm over the deepening economic crisis in Northern Nigeria, warning that the region’s survival depends more on urgent economic revival than on political activity. In an interview with Daily Trust, Ogbeh emphasized that the North is the weakest part…
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Ex-lawmaker denies winning APC primary in Ibadan North
By Adejayan Gbenga – Former Oyo state lawmaker, Olusegun Olaleye, has denied reports claiming he won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Ibadan North Federal Constituency. The reports, which spread widely across online platforms, alleged that Olaleye was declared winner of the primary election scheduled for Sunday, July 20. However, the election was disrupted and did not take…
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Abure-led LP distances itself from 2027 coalition
….says no leadership vacuum in party The Julius Abure-led Labour Party has said it will not join any political coalition for the 2027 General Elections. Abure stated this at a media briefing following the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting on Monday in Abuja. The NEC resolutions were signed by National Chairman, Julius Abure, and National Secretary, Alh. Farouk Ibrahim.…
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I’ve no regret working against Atiku in 2023, says Ortom
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has said he does not regret working against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential election, despite being the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, Ortom said he didn’t view working against his party’s candidate as a betrayal. I did not hide it.…
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Osun 2026: Omoworare declares governorship ambition, assures economic rebirth
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former lawmaker, Senator Babajide Omoworare, has officially informed the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of his intention to contest the 2026 governorship election, promising to usher in an era of economic and infrastructural renaissance. Speaking at the APC State Secretariat in Osogbo, Omoworare, who represented Osun East Senatorial District in the…
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Momodu shares, deletes alleged rejection letter on Babangida, sparks outrage
Veteran journalist and Ovation Magazine publisher, Dele Momodu, has come under fire after posting an alleged rejection letter claiming Mohammed Babangida declined his appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), only to later delete the post and publish a congratulatory message. The controversy began on Monday when a letter surfaced online, purportedly signed by Mohammed Babangida — son…
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Datti pledges to reconcile Obi, aggrieved LP stakeholders
Former Vice Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Dr. Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, pledged to spearhead reconciliation efforts between the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and other disgruntled stakeholders, in a bid to rebuild unity within LP ahead of the 2027 general elections. Datti made the pledge when he met with Julius Abure, the factional National Chairman of the party,…
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Presidency denies report of Babangida rejecting BOA appointment
By Kunle Sanni – The Presidency has dismissed as false a viral letter claiming that Muhammed Babangida, son of former military president Ibrahim Babangida, rejected his appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). An image of the letter, dated July 21, 2025, and purportedly signed by Babangida, had circulated on social media. The letter appeared on personal letterhead…
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Muhammad Babangida accepts BOA chairmanship, debunks rejection rumors
Muhammad Babangida has officially accepted his appointment as Chairman of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), expressing gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve. In a statement issued on Monday, Babangida debunked widespread online reports claiming he had rejected the appointment, describing them as false and malicious attempts to mislead the public and smear the Tinubu administration.…
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