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Ekiti APC caucus endorses Tinubu, Oyebanji for second term
The Ekiti State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday unanimously endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji for second terms in office. The decision, which was reached during a special caucus meeting held in Iyin Ekiti, was based on their exemplary leadership and impactful policies that have significantly influenced governance at both federal and state…
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Tinubu, Buhari failed Nigerians, APC time is up – Datti Baba-Ahmed
Datti Baba-Ahmed, former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has failed Nigerians and that its time in power is over. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday, Baba-Ahmed criticised both President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, accusing them of poor governance and a lack of genuine commitment to…
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Ologunagba not fit to speak for us, says South-South PDP
The South South Zonal Working Committee of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Chief Dan Orbih has warned the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Debo Ologunagba to refrain from interfering with or discussing matters related to the Party’s affairs in the South South Zone and its respective states. In a statement signed on its behalf by the…
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2027: Why Makinde won’t run for presidency – Fayose
By Adejayan Gbenga Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodelele Fayose, on Friday said that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State will not contest the presidency in 2027. Fayose made this known while featuring on Channels TV’s Politics Today, noting that the Oyo State governor will resist being used against another Yoruba candidate. According to Fayose: “When I saw an advert…
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I won’t support Atiku if he contests in 2027- Fayose declares
A former governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose, has disclosed that the 2023 presidential candidate under the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, will not receive his support if he decides to run in 2027. Fayose said on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said ”I publicly worked against Atiku, and I am saying for the second time,…
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Akwa Ibom: Akpabio backs Governor Eno for second term
Nigeria’s Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio has thrown his weight behind Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, declaring his support for him in the 2027 gubernatorial election. This is signalling a rare bipartisan endorsement across party lines in the state’s political landscape because the Senate is a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) while Governor Eno is a Chieftain…
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Wike accuses Atiku of broken promises, defends support for Tinubu
Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, has strongly criticized Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), accusing him of failing to honor agreements. Speaking in a media interview on Friday in Abuja, Wike reaffirmed that his decision to back President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 general elections was the right one, citing the…
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Why I didn’t support Peter Obi in 2023 – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has explained his reasons for not supporting Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during the 2023 general election. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Friday, Wike described Obi as a “social media candidate” and said he did not believe the former Anambra State governor had a realistic chance…
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I’ll let go Fubara’s wrongs if he sincerely seeks forgiveness – Wike
The Minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike has given a condition for him to forgive suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his estranged political godson and successor. Wike, the immediate past Rivers governor, said he would let go of the wrongs Fubara has caused if he genuinely seeks forgiveness. He stated this during a media parley on Friday in Abuja. When asked if…
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2025 LG Polls: Lagos IPAC condemns nomination fee hike
The Interparty Advisory Council has expressed strong opposition to the nomination form fees of N150,000 announced by the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for July 12. IPAC accused the electoral body of reneging on an earlier agreement reached during a consultative meeting with LASIEC Chairperson, Justice Mobolanle Okikiolu-Ighile (retd.), where it was reportedly…
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