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2027: Aiyedatiwa pledges maximum mobilisation for Tinubu’s re-election
The governor of Ondo State, Dr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared that the government and people of the state would give maximum support to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Aiyedatiwa made this declaration when he received on a courtesy visit the state, local government and ward coordinators of a political group, The Lucky Guy, in Akure. The…
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PHOTO NEWS: Bayo Onanuga meets Peter Obi at Sam Amuka-Pemu’s 90th birthday in Lagos
By Kunle Sanni On Friday night, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga met with former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. They exchanged pleasantries and shared a friendly handshake during the celebration of media icon Uncle Sam Amuka-Pemu’s 90th birthday. The event brought together prominent Nigerians who gathered in Lagos to honor Uncle Sam on the special occasion.…
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Nigeria’s democracy remains underdeveloped-Jega
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega, has said that despite nearly three decades of uninterrupted civilian rule, Nigeria’s democracy remains dangerously underdeveloped. He made this known in a paper presented titled “Required Reforms for Stronger Democratic Institutions in Nigeria” at The Platform Nigeria: June 12, 2025 edition, organised by The Covenant Nation Global…
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Soyinka urges Tinubu to investigate death of Dele Giwa, Bola Ige, Kudirat Abiola
Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately launch a probe into the strange circumstances that led to the deaths of some Nigerians, including the likes of Dele Giwa, Bola Ige and Kudirat Abiola, for the sake of giving some closure to the matter. While speaking with journalists in Lagos on Saturday, Soyinka said some…
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Adediran performs groundbreaking of shelter, empowerment centre for women, girls in Lagos
The Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olajide Adediran, commonly known as JANDOR, on Friday, performed the groundbreaking of Olufunmilayo House, a shelter and empowerment centre for women and girls, in commemoration of the 5th remembrance anniversary of his late mother, Mrs Olufunmilayo Ruth Adediran. The centre, located in the heart of…
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‘I’m not leaving PDP’ – Bisi Ilaka refutes defection rumours
By Adejayan Gbenga Former Chief of Staff to the Oyo State Governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Oloye Oyebisi Ilaka, has dismissed reports suggesting his defection from the party. Ilaka, in a statement on Friday, reiterated his unwavering commitment to the PDP and emphasized that he has no intention of leaving the platform that has defined much…
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2027: Adebayo, face of younger generation- former minister
Former Minister of Education, Prof. Tunde Adeniran has described the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, as the face of the younger generation of politicians. He stated this while dismissing insinuations among some Nigerians that the 2027 presidential election should be left for older former presidential candidates. Speaking with the media, Adeniran emphasised…
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2025 LG Polls: Lagos APC candidates to receive symbolic flags June 17
The candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC, Lagos State) in the forthcoming local government elections would be receiving their symbolic flags on Tuesday, June 17. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the party’s publicity secretary, Mogaji Seye Oladejo. Oladejo said the ceremony would be held at the party’s secretariat at Ogba, stating that the election…
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Osun Govt, APC clash over Appeal Court verdict on LG chairmen
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Following a ruling by the Court of Appeal sitting in Akure on Friday, the Osun State Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have traded words over the judgment concerning the status of Local Government chairmen elected in October 2022. While the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)-led government views the judgment as legal confirmation of the removal…
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‘Nigerians voted for me in 1999, but military imposed Obasanjo’ – Olu Falae
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Finance Minister, Chief Samuel Oluyemi Falae, has claimed he was the rightful winner of Nigeria’s 1999 presidential election, asserting that the military imposed Olusegun Obasanjo to protect their interests. Speaking in an interview with ARISE News on Nigeria’s democratic journey, Falae said he contested under a joint platform of the Alliance…
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