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NANS backs DSS decision to pause Sowore’s trial ahead of 2027 election
By Boye Oyeyemi The National Association of Nigerian Students has thrown its weight behind the decision of the Department of State Services to suspend the prosecution of the African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, until after the 2027 general election. NANS National President, Babatunde Akinteye, disclosed the students’ position on Monday at a press briefing in Akure, Ondo State,…
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2027: ARCON warns politicians against unapproved campaign adverts
The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) has warned politicians, political parties, campaign groups, advertising agencies and media owners against exposing political advertisements without prior approval. The council issued the warning on Monday as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed on Monday by its Director-General, Olalekan Fadolapo, ARCON said some political adverts already…
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2027: APC launches Oyo chapter of Tinubu Torch Bearers
By Adejayan Gbenga The All Progressives Congress (APC) has launched the Oyo State chapter of the Tinubu Torch Bearers, a group mobilising support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The launch was held on Monday at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, attracting a large crowd of APC supporters, party members and stakeholders from across…
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Aiyedatiwa rallies APC elders for Tinubu, party candidates ahead of 2027 elections
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to unite and mobilise support for President Bola Tinubu and all party candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Aiyedatiwa made the call on Monday while addressing the APC Elders Council meeting at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Akure, where he unveiled the…
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TICC hails Oyebamiji’s sportsmanship, urges Osun leaders to unite
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the recently concluded Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, for congratulating Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory. The council, in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, described Oyebamiji’s gesture as a demonstration of sportsmanship and political…
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Timipre Sylva resigns from APC, cites departure from founding ideals
Former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) with immediate effect. Sylva announced his resignation in a letter dated August 31, 2026, and addressed to the APC chairman of Ward 4 in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The former governor, who described himself as a…
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Atiku’s proposed petrol subsidy will hurt Nigeria, Ondo ALGON chair warns
By Adejayan Gbenga The Ondo State Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Dr Gbenga Fasua, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore petrol subsidy, warning that the policy could place additional pressure on Nigeria’s finances. Fasua, who is also Chairman of Akure South Local Government, said Nigeria could ill-afford to return to a…
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Return of petrol subsidy may revive fuel queues, threaten minimum wage — APC chairman
The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has warned that restoring petrol subsidy could revive fuel queues and weaken the ability of governments to sustain the current minimum wage. Yilwatda spoke in Abuja when he received a delegation of economic stakeholders who visited him to discuss Nigeria’s economic situation, ongoing reforms and prospects for sustainable growth.…
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Oyo APC reconciles aggrieved Assembly aspirants ahead of 2027 elections
By Adejayan Gbenga The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has reconciled aggrieved aspirants and members who contested the party’s House of Assembly primary elections across the state’s 32 constituencies. The affected aspirants had protested the conduct and outcome of the primaries, which produced the party’s candidates for the 2027 general elections. Following the disagreements, the party constituted reconciliation…
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Oluyole APC chairman commends Olaosebikan for loyalty, mobilisation
By Adejayan Gbenga The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State has commended former Chairman and Oluyole Federal Constituency aspirant, Alhaji Kehinde Olaosebikan, for his loyalty, commitment and efforts to strengthen the party. The commendation was contained in a statement issued in Ibadan on Saturday and signed by the Oluyole APC Chairman, Prince Dotun Oladipupo.…
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