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Adelabu accepts Oyo APC primary outcome, pledges loyalty to party
By Adejayan Gbenga Former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Bayo Adelabu, has said his ambition to govern the state is not a do-or-die affair, declaring that he will not challenge the party’s governorship primary in court. Adelabu said this in a statement issued in Ibadan on Thursday, explaining that he took the…
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Hoodlums invade Ondo Assembly amid impeachment bid against speaker
By Boye Oyeyemi Suspected thugs reportedly stormed the Ondo State House of Assembly on Thursday amid the ongoing moves to remove the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji, from office. The incident, which occurred in the morning, caused tension within the assembly complex as the suspected hoodlums allegedly moved from one office to another. According to assembly workers, the men were allegedly from…
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2027: Yari has capacity to deliver Tinubu’s re-election, says APC chieftain
An All Progressives Congress chieftain in Kaduna State, Yusuf Ali, has said former Zamfara State governor and senator, Abdulaziz Yari, has the political capacity, network and experience to lead President Bola Tinubu’s campaign to victory in the 2027 presidential election. Ali said Yari’s political experience, grassroots connections and national network made him well positioned to coordinate President Bola Tinubu’s re-election…
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ADC leaders caution Gbemileke, others against disunity ahead of 2027
By Adejayan Gbenga The national leadership of the African Democratic Congress has cautioned an Oyo State governorship aspirant, Alagbe Gbemileke, popularly known as Eleniyan, and other aggrieved members against actions capable of causing disunity within the party ahead of the 2027 elections. The party also reaffirmed Olooye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke as its recognised governorship candidate for Oyo State. The Deputy…
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Makinde appoints Ehilebo as special adviser on media, digital communication
By Adejayan Gbenga The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement and incumbent Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Barrister Anthony Ehilebo as his special adviser on media and digital communication ahead of the 2027 presidential election. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser on Media to the governor, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the appointment…
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Presidency to Atiku: Stop shifting positions on petrol subsidy
The Presidency has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of inconsistency over his position on petrol subsidy, describing his recent comments as political rather than a coherent economic policy. In a statement on Wednesday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Atiku had offered three different explanations of his proposed petrol subsidy policy within a week.…
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Saraki hosts Mustapha, Baba Giya Kolo, supporters in Ilorin
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has hosted the Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Saliu Mustapha, and the PDP Kwara North senatorial candidate, Dr. Baba Giya Kolo, alongside their supporters, at his residence in Ilorin. Saraki welcomed Mustapha, who recently resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),…
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Former speaker warns Ondo APC of looming crisis, seeks national intervention
By Boye Oyeyemi Former Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Jumoke Akindele, has warned the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State that unresolved internal grievances could fuel anti-party activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Akindele raised the concern in a statement posted on her verified Facebook page, expressing worry over reports that some APC members were allegedly…
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Oyo APM stakeholders seek unity among candidates ahead of 2027
By Adejayan Gbenga Oyo State Acting Governor, Bayo Lawal, and leaders of the Allied Peoples Movement have called for greater synergy, inclusiveness and reconciliation among the party’s candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The call was made at a strategic meeting convened by the Apex Campaign Council and attended by the APM governorship candidate, National Assembly and State House…
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Ndume credits Tinubu, Zulum, Remi for return to Senate race
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume has credited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu with helping to secure his return to the Senate race ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ndume, representing Borno South Senatorial District, stated this on Tuesday when he hosted members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) executive from Gwoza…
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