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APC stakeholders reject alleged bid to replace Ondo Assembly candidate
By Boye Oyeyemi Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in Akoko South West Constituency I of Ondo State have rejected an alleged move to replace the party’s House of Assembly candidate, Olugbenga Omole, urging the party’s national leadership to uphold the outcome of the May 20, 2026 primary election. The party leaders, including ward chairmen, councillors, supervisory councillors…
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Governors back Tinubu’s reforms, pledge support for NG-CARES, HOPE programmes
By Boye Oyeyemi The 36 state governors have reaffirmed their commitment to working with the Federal Government, the World Bank and other development partners to ensure the successful implementation of the NG-CARES Additional Financing, SOLID and HOPE programmes. The assurance was given on Thursday by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, during…
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RMAFC pledges support for INEC funding, staff welfare ahead of 2027 elections
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has pledged to work with relevant government institutions to improve funding and staff welfare for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as part of efforts to strengthen the electoral body ahead of the 2027 general elections. RMAFC Chairman, Dr Mohammed Bello Shehu, gave the assurance while receiving the Chairman of INEC, Prof.…
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Oyebamiji promises equitable distribution of resources, rules out nepotism
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 15 Osun governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged equitable distribution of resources across the state, saying his administration would not be driven by nepotism. Speaking at the party’s campaign rally in Enuwa, Ile-Ife, on Thursday, Oyebamiji assured residents that every part of the…
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Ooni appeals for peace as Osun governorship election approaches
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday urged politicians and their supporters to shun violence ahead of the August 15 Osun governorship election, warning against any form of bloodshed. Oba Adeyeye made the appeal while receiving the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji, and party leaders at his palace…
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Oyo APC crisis deepens as six governorship aspirants reject Alli’s emergence
By Adejayan Gbenga The crisis within the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) deepened on Wednesday as six governorship aspirants insisted the party was yet to have a recognised candidate for the forthcoming governorship election, despite the announcement of Senator Sharafadeen Alli as its flag bearer. The aspirants made their position known after meeting with a reconciliation…
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2027: Obi-Kwankwaso alliance can salvage Nigeria, says Galadima
…says Obi not an ethnic candidate A chieftain the Nigeria Democratic Congress, (NDC), Engineer Buba Galadima, has described the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket as Nigeria’s “healing ticket,” saying he and others backed the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, because they believe his partnership with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso can salvage the country, foster national unity, and heal long-standing divisions between the North…
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Soludo hails Tinubu over approval of two strategic South-East road projects
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has hailed President Bola Tinubu for approving the design and procurement of two major federal highways in the South-East, describing the move as a landmark step towards rebuilding the region. Soludo, in a post on his X account on Thursday, said the approvals reflected Tinubu’s commitment to infrastructure renewal in the South-East. The governor disclosed…
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Osun 2026: Adesuyi says loyal voters, not vote buying, will deliver victory
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in the August 15 Osun governorship election, Engr. John Adesuyi, has said his party will not engage in vote buying, expressing confidence that it can secure victory by mobilising what he described as loyal and honest voters who have stayed away from previous elections. Adesuyi spoke…
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Ondo lawmaker Adefarati seeks unity, pledges massive votes for Tinubu
By Boye Oyeyemi Member of the House of Representatives representing Akoko South East/South West Federal Constituency, Adegboyega Adefarati, has pledged that Ondo State will deliver overwhelming votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election following his emergence as the All Progressives Congress candidate for the constituency. The federal lawmaker made the pledge after he was received by hundreds…
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