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Osun APC carpets Bamidele Salam over Adeleke defection comment
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised a statement by Hon. Bamidele Salam, a federal lawmaker representing Ede South/Ede North/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), over his recent dismissal of reports suggesting that Governor Ademola Adeleke may be considering a defection to the APC. In a press release…
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INEC fixes Ekiti, Osun governorship elections for July 20, August 8
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled the governorship elections in Ekiti and Osun states for Saturday, July 20, and Saturday, August 8, 2026, respectively. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, announced the dates on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of six newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs), whose nominations were recently approved by the National Assembly. Yakubu also revealed…
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‘Nigeria deserves opposition leaders with solutions’ -Onanuga tackles Atiku
By Kunle Sanni The Presidency has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of bias and selective criticism regarding the Tinubu administration’s economic management. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, said in a statement on Thursday that Atiku’s “personal animosity” towards President Bola Tinubu blinds him to the administration’s fiscal achievements over the past two years. “Because…
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Edo Guber: Ighodalo heads to Supreme Court
The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the September 21, 2024 Edo state governorship election, Asue Ighodalo has expressed dissatisfaction over the Appeal Court judgement upholding the election of Sen. Monday Okpebholo as the governor of Edo State. Ighodalo, in a statement released on Thursday, however, said that his team has resolved to continue its pursuit of justice. He…
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APC hails President Tinubu’s leadership at midterm, highlights milestones in economy, security
By Kunle Sanni The All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised President Bola Tinubu’s performance at the midpoint of his administration, describing his leadership as bold, reform-driven, and historic in addressing Nigeria’s longstanding challenges. In a statement released Thursday, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka said President Tinubu had broken the cycle of “presidential inertia” by confronting deeply rooted economic and…
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A’Court upholds Okpebholo’s election victory as Edo governor
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja on Thursday upheld the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo as the Governor of Edo State and dismissed the case of Asue Ighodalo, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the September 21, 2024 governorship election in the South-South state. Delivering judgment, a three-member panel of the appellate court led by Justice Mohammed Danjuma,…
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May 29: Tinubu’s 2 years in office, a massive disappointment – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described President Bola Tinubu’s two years in office as a massive disappointment, saying Nigerians have gone through hardship under the government . A statement issued by the Party’s National Publicity, Debo Ologunagba, tasked Tinubu to urgently address insecurity and reverse all economically “suffocating policies”. ” As a Party, we restate our position that any…
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Akpabio backs women’s reserved seats, urges stronger political inclusion
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has thrown his support behind the proposed Reserved Seats for Women Bill, stressing the need for greater female representation in governance to drive national development. Speaking during an advocacy visit by women activists led by Osasu Igbinedion, Akpabio described the underrepresentation of women in politics as a missed opportunity for Nigeria. He called women “better managers”…
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Mid-term: Atiku slams Tinubu govt as ‘anti-people’, praises states for reducing debt by ₦1.89trn
Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as “one of the most incompetent, disconnected, and anti-people governments” in Nigeria’s democratic history. In a statement issued Thursday in reaction to the second anniversary of the current administration, Atiku condemned the Federal Government for worsening hardship, deepening poverty, and driving up the…
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Anyanwu criticizes attempts to unseat him as PDP national secretary
…attributes party’s crisis to ego-driven conflicts Senator Samuel Anyanwu has criticised attempts to unseat him as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing his uninterrupted work since his election in October 2021. Speaking with journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, Anyanwu attributed the PDP’s crisis to ego-driven conflicts and emphasised that the Independent National Electoral Commission recognises him…
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