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Orangun of Ila denies endorsing Adeleke, insists on political neutrality
The Orangun of Ila, Oba Wahab Oyedotun, has denied authorising the endorsement of Governor Ademola Adeleke for a second term, insisting that he remains politically neutral ahead of the 2027 Osun State governorship election. The monarch made the clarification at his palace in Ila-Orangun on Sunday, following reports that a delegation of Ila-Orangun High Chiefs visited Governor Adeleke and pledged…
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Osun 2026: TICC decries alleged electoral lapses, urges INEC to safeguard poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC), the campaign organisation of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, on Monday flagged what it described as electoral lapses observed in recent elections across the country and urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to address them ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. Speaking at a press…
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Ekiti PDP guber candidate withdraws tribunal case, declares support for Tinubu
By Boye Oyeyemi The Peoples Democratic Party candidate in the June 20, 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, Dr Wole Oluyede, has withdrawn his petition challenging the outcome of the poll, saying the decision was reached after consultations and careful reflection. Oluyede, who lost the election to Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress, said his action was guided by…
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Oluyole APC primary crisis deepens as Gbolagade sues party
By Adejayan Gbenga The crisis surrounding the All Progressives Congress primary election for the Oluyole Federal Constituency in Oyo State has moved to the courtroom, as one of the aspirants, Honorable Abiodun Gbolagade, filed a suit at the Federal High Court challenging the emergence of the incumbent lawmaker, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, as the party’s candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives…
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I no longer have ambition to be Lagos State governor — Obanikoro
Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, says he no longer has the ambition to become the governor of Lagos State, explaining that his focus has shifted to mentoring younger Nigerians. Speaking on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Channels Television journalist Seun Okinbaloye, the 66-year-old politician said his governorship ambition is now “completely off the table,” adding that…
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Oyebamiji pledges safer, equitable Osun at Muslim community forum
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the August 15 election in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to make the state safer for residents and businesses while promising fairness and equitable distribution of resources if elected. Oyebamiji gave the assurance during an interactive session with the Osun State Muslim Community at its secretariat…
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NWC has final say on primary results, Ijabiyi says
By Boye Oyeyemi The Chairman of the PBAT Mandate Elders Forum in Ondo State, Chief Demola Ijabiyi, has said that aspirants who emerge victorious at party primary elections cannot be regarded as duly nominated candidates until the National Working Committee of the All Progressives Congress concludes the nomination process and certifies the outcome. Ijabiyi explained that results announced by primary…
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Yayi tackles Iyabo Obasanjo, says ex-president’s daughter ‘only interested in Ogun purse’
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 Ogun State election, Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has accused former APC governorship aspirant, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, of being “only interested in Ogun purse” following her exit from the ruling party. Adeola alleged that Obasanjo left the APC for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after he…
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APC’s success depends on dialogue, unity, Idris tells stakeholders in Niger
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said the continued success of the All Progressives Congress (APC) depends on dialogue, inclusiveness and unity, urging party members in Niger State to embrace reconciliation and mutual respect. Idris made the call on Saturday at the Niger State APC Stakeholders’ Meeting convened by Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago at the Government…
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Osun 2026: Claims Tinubu, Oyetola abandoned APC candidate false — Oyintiloye
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, have abandoned the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking on Sunday during the APC campaign tour of communities…
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