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Ekiti PDP youths challenge Faseyi, Ogunsakin over Oluyede criticism
By Boye Oyeyemi Youths of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State have challenged Senator Duro Faseyi, Deji Ogunsakin and other party leaders criticising the party’s 2026 governorship candidate, Dr. Olumayokun Oluyede, to publish their polling-unit results and account for their performance in the June 20 governorship election. The youths said the politicians should demonstrate the votes they personally delivered…
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2027: Adebayo vows to tie every budget to constitutional mandates
…sets chapter 2 of 1999 constitution as Nigeria’s compass The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s governance, proposing that Chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution serve as the guiding framework for government policies, budgets and programmes. Adebayo made the proposal in his 2027–2031 governance blueprint, Farewell to…
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2027: Ondo PDP chieftain quits party, joins APC
By Boye Oyeyemi A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, Ajisafe Fisayo, has resigned his membership of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Fisayo, who hails from Ikota, tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to the PDP Ward chairman of Ekanfa Ward, declaring that his decision took immediate effect.…
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2027: Wike explains Rivers visit, says he won’t allow Atiku win
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained his frequent visits to Rivers State, saying they are not connected to any plan to relocate from Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike said the visits were aimed at maintaining contact with his supporters, engaging with the people and keeping track of political developments in the state.…
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Oyo SDP chieftains defect to APC, cite Tinubu’s performance
By Adejayan Gbenga Several prominent members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing President Bola Tinubu’s performance and the achievements of his administration. The defectors announced their defection when they visited the APC state secretariat in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday. They…
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Renewed Hope Ambassadors won’t be dissolved, we’re not going anywhere — Uzodinma
Imo State Governor and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, Hope Uzodinma, has declared that the political mobilisation group backing President Bola Tinubu will not be dissolved. Uzodinma said the organisation would remain in place and continue to mobilise support for Tinubu before, during and after the 2027 general elections. The governor made the declaration on Tuesday in Abuja at…
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Umahi’s 28-year-old son sworn in as Ohaozara council chairman
Osborn Nweze Umahi, the 28-year-old son of the Minister of Works and former Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has been sworn in as chairman of Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Osborn, a businessman and politician, took the oath of office on Tuesday following his victory in the recently concluded local government election in the state. The inauguration ceremony…
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Kwara Assembly declares two lawmakers’ seats vacant over defection
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State House of Assembly on Tuesday declared the seats of Hon. Saba Yisa Gideon of Edu Constituency and Hon. Olusola Odetundun of Irepodun Constituency vacant following their defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The decision followed a letter from the APC state Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi,…
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Court hears suit challenging OYSIEC powers ahead of Oyo LG elections
By Adejayan Gbenga A Federal High Court in Abuja has begun hearing a suit challenging the conduct of the planned 2026/2027 local government elections in Oyo State. The suit was filed by businessman and politician Akinloye Olusegun Oyeniyi against the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), listed as the first and second respondents,…
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Ojudu responds to critics, lists achievements as senator
By Boye Oyeyemi A former Senator representing Ekiti Central, Babafemi Ojudu, has challenged those questioning his performance in the National Assembly to examine available records before passing judgment on his tenure. Ojudu, who made this known in a statement posted on his verified Facebook account on Tuesday, said he decided to retrieve records of his activities in the Senate from…
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