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2027: Oyintiloye accuses opposition of recycling allegations against Tinubu
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – An Osun State chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has accused opposition elements of recycling allegations against President Bola Tinubu as part of their strategy to mislead Nigerians and gain sympathy ahead of the 2027 general elections. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, made the allegation in a statement made available to newsmen…
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Batts 4 BAT mobilises Ondo women, youths for Tinubu’s re-election
By Boye Oyeyemi A support group, Battalions for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, popularly known as Batts 4 BAT, has begun a grassroots campaign across Ondo State to mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The initiative, sponsored by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and led by the group’s commander, Temitope Iwagun, is targeting residents…
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APC Eti-Osa Constituency 1 stakeholders demand Adams’ return, reject candidate imposition
Some All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Eti-Osa Constituency I, Lagos State, have urged the party leadership to restore its ticket to Noheem Adams, whom they claimed won the May 20, 2026 primary. At a press conference in Lagos, they said Adams polled 7,638 votes against his opponent’s 1,225, describing the result as a clear mandate from party members. Speaking…
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Oyo SDP crisis deepens as Oladele challenges Okunlade’s candidacy in court
By Adejayan Gbenga The crisis rocking the Oyo State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has intensified following a legal action instituted by Chief Saheed Oladele over the party’s governorship ticket for the 2027 general election. Oladele, who claims to be the party’s authentic governorship candidate, has sued the SDP leadership and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over…
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Ogun vows to sustain peaceful political environment ahead of 2027 polls
The Ogun State Government has vowed to sustain the peaceful political environment in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections, assuring political parties and their candidates of the freedom to campaign, mobilise and seek the support of voters without intimidation or harassment. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, gave the assurance while featuring…
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Oyo APC unveils Alli, 49 other candidates for 2027 elections
By Adejayan Gbenga The All Progressives Congress in Oyo State on Friday formally unveiled its governorship, senatorial, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections, with Senator Sharafadeen Alli emerging as the party’s governorship candidate. The unveiling ceremony was held at the APC state secretariat in Oke-Ado, Ibadan. Addressing party members, Alli, who represents…
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Fadahunsi congratulates Adeleke on re-election, pledges support
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Senator representing Osun East Senatorial District, Adenigba Francis Fadahunsi, has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election for a second term in office. Fadahunsi, in a congratulatory message issued on Friday, described Adeleke’s victory as well-deserved, saying it reflected the confidence and electoral mandate of the people of Osun State. He prayed…
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Ondo Assembly confirms commissioner, Civil Service Commission nominees
By Boye Oyeyemi The Ondo State House of Assembly has confirmed Erelu Taibat Oloruntoba as commissioner-designate and approved the nominations of Dr. Mann Omobayi Alli and Mr. Michael Oshodi as chairman-designate and member-designate of the state Civil Service Commission, respectively. The approvals were given during plenary in Akure, presided over by the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, following consideration of the report…
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Okitipupa/Irele APC primary: INEC, party officials testify in Daramola’s suit
By Boye Oyeyemi The Federal High Court in Abuja has heard evidence from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in a suit challenging the party’s primary election for the Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency of Ondo State. The case, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, followed a legal challenge to the conduct of the primary and…
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2027: Adebayo unveils new federalism blueprint, pledges stronger federal-state partnership
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has proposed a model of Cooperative Federalism in which the Federal, State and Local Governments would work as development partners while retaining their constitutional responsibilities. Contained in his 2027–2031 blueprint, Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity, Adebayo promoted joint planning, counterpart funding, shared standards and performance-based partnerships where responsibilities…
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