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2027 elections: APC chieftain cautions opposition against heating up polity
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has warned opposition leaders against making inflammatory statements capable of heating up the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye, a former member of the Osun State House of Assembly, expressed concern over the growing…
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Anglican Church bans politicians from pulpits after Wike’s controversial remarks in Abuja
By Kunle Sanni – The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has issued a directive barring politicians and government officials from addressing congregations during church services, following widespread backlash over a controversial speech by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The decision follows Wike’s partisan remarks at All Saints Anglican Church in Wuse, Abuja, where he used the…
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Serving food at event conscience-driven, not show-off, says Peter Obi
By Kunle Sanni – Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, has addressed public reactions to viral images showing him serving food at a charity event in Imo State over the weekend. Obi clarified that the gesture — which some critics labeled as political theatre — was a sincere act of service rooted in personal conviction, not a…
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Osun PDP leadership backs Adeleke amid defection speculations
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Amid speculations of a possible defection by Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, the leadership caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state has passed a vote of confidence in the governor, affirming its support for any political direction he may choose. The decision was reached at a meeting held on Saturday at…
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Ireti Kingibe defects to ADC, blames Labour Party factional crisis
Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the National Assembly, has officially left the Labour Party (LP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing deepening factional divisions within the LP as her reason for defecting. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Kingibe described the move as deliberate and strategic, noting that her formal entry into ADC…
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How Tinubu’s last-minute support secured Buhari’s APC ticket — Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir David Lawal, has recounted how Bola Ahmed Tinubu played a decisive role in ensuring Muhammadu Buhari emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate in 2014. Speaking on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande on Channels Television, Lawal shared details of late-night political manoeuvring that swung support in Buhari’s favour ahead…
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Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians to participate in Saturday’s LG elections
By Adeola Ogunrinde – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on residents to actively participate in the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025. In a press statement made available to Western Post on Friday, the governor urged all eligible voters across the state to turn out in large numbers to exercise their civic responsibility. Sanwo-Olu emphasized…
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Makinde urges former PDP members to return, strengthen party
By Adejayan Gbenga – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has called on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to remain committed to the party’s ideals of unity, progress, and development. He also appealed to politicians who left the PDP for coalition arrangements to return and help strengthen the party ahead of future elections. Speaking at the South-West Zonal Caucus…
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‘Coastal Highway project under Tinubu is scam’ – Babachir Lawal
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has described the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project as a “scam,” alleging that the Bola Tinubu administration lacks visible projects that positively impact the lives of Nigerians. Speaking during an interview on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, which aired on Channels Television on Friday, Lawal questioned the federal government’s project record,…
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Lagos CJ inaugurates LG Election Appeal Tribunal
The Chief Judge of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Kazeem Alpgba, on Friday inaugurated two panels of the Local Government Election Appeal Tribunal in preparation for Saturday LG Polls in the state. The tribunal split into two divisions to sit in Lagos Island and Ikeja, with each comprising four experienced Chief Magistrates and chaired by respected retired High Court Judges. Justice…
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