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Fuel subsidy removal has repositioned Nigeria’s economy – Oyintiloye
The All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has described President Bola Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy as a bold reform capable of repositioning Nigeria for sustainable growth. Oyintiloye, while addressing newsmen in Osogbo on Sunday, warned politicians against distorting facts about the policy for political gains. He said the subsidy had imposed a huge financial…
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APC targets 1.5m votes for Tinubu in Osun, says Basiru
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has said the party is targeting about 1.5 million votes for President Bola Tinubu in Osun State in the January 16 presidential election. Basiru stated this on Sunday when he paid a courtesy visit to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, at the Government…
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2027: Group targets grassroots mobilisation for Yoruba candidates in Lagos
…moves to sensitise voters on political participation A socio-political conservative Yoruba youths group, Bilisi Movement, has intensified grassroots mobilisation for the advancement of Yoruba interests in communities across Lagos State. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Osolo of Isolo’s palace in Lagos on Saturday, the group Coordinator Comrade Olawale Osifeso lamented the poor representation of Oshodi/Isolo Constituency II at…
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INEC confirms Adegoke as ADC governorship candidate in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed Olooye Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 election. INEC displayed Adegoke’s Form EC9, bearing his name as the ADC governorship candidate, alongside those of candidates nominated by other political parties for the 2027 governorship elections.…
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Oyo APM guber candidate Adekanbi vows to transform Shooting Stars
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, Bimbo Adekanbi, has pledged to support the transformation of Shooting Stars Sports Club into one of Nigeria’s leading football clubs if elected. Adekanbi made the pledge while congratulating the Oluyole Warriors on their victory over Inter Lagos in the opening fixture of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football…
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Edo First Lady’s Office pushes rural mobilisation for Tinubu ahead of 2027
The Coordinator, Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has called for intensified rural mobilisation to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. She made the call when members of the “Tinubu Again 2027” Group visited the Government House in Benin City. Mrs Anani said her office would work with the group to reach rural…
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Oyebamiji congratulates Adeleke, calls for probe of political killings in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the August 15, 2026, governorship election, while calling for a thorough investigation into reported political killings in the state. Addressing APC leaders, members and supporters in Osogbo on Saturday, Oyebamiji said he…
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Don’t be deceived, restoring petrol subsidy is unrealistic — Yari tells Nigerians
Senator Abdulaziz Yari, Director-General of the All Progressives Congress 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, has dismissed promises to restore petrol subsidy, describing them as unrealistic and deceptive. Yari, who represents Zamfara West, spoke on Saturday when members of the APC National Working Committee paid him a courtesy visit. His comments were directed at former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of…
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Nine parties field candidates for Kwara governorship election — INEC
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that nine political parties will contest the Kwara State governorship election in the 2027 general elections. The candidates and their running mates were listed at the commission’s state headquarters on Saturday. Among the parties is the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), which has fielded Jaiyeola Motunrayo Deborah as its…
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2027: Group targets one million votes for Tinubu in Ondo
By Boye Oyeyemi A support group backed by the Minister of Interior, Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, has set a target of securing more than one million votes for President Bola Tinubu in Ondo State in the 2027 presidential election. The group, led by its National President, Otunba Abubakar Adesina, announced the target during a mega rally at the Ikare-Akoko Cenotaph in Akoko…
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