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Keyamo demands apology, N25,000 fine from Peter Obi over airport parking incident
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has asked Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi to publicly apologise to airport staff and pay a N25,000 fine over the clamping of his vehicle at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. In a statement issued on Friday, Keyamo said he ordered an internal investigation following Obi’s allegation that his…
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2027: Abiodun presents Yayi to Ijebu Obas, seeks royal support for APC
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday formally presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI), and his running mate, Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun, to the Ijebu Traditional Council, seeking the support and blessings of the royal fathers ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The presentation, held at the Awujale’s Palace in Ijebu-Ode, marked…
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Osun APC dismisses Adeleke’s election rigging allegations
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday dismissed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s claims that the party was plotting to rig the August 15, 2026 governorship election, insisting its candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, would win without resorting to electoral malpractice. The party, in a statement signed by its Director of Media…
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JUST IN: Tinubu retains Shettima as running mate for 2027 re-election bid
President Bola Tinubu has formally retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of speculation over the composition of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket. The announcement was made on Friday at the Continental Hotel in Abuja, where the National Working Committee (NWC) of the APC, alongside top party leaders, met…
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NOA seeks support for voter education ahead of Osun governorship poll
The Osun State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has intensified its voter education campaign ahead of the 2026 governorship election, urging traditional institutions to support efforts aimed at promoting peaceful, credible and inclusive participation in the electoral process. As part of the campaign, the State Director of the agency, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, on Tuesday led the agency’s management…
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EXCLUSIVE: Tinubu retains Shettima as running mate for 2027 presidential election
By Raphael Jackson – It’s official! President Bola Tinubu may have finally decided to run for second term in 2027 with Vice President Kashim Shettima, brushing aside all attempts by some politicians to prevail on him to drop Shettima. Presidency sources told Western Post that Tinubu decided to retain Shettima despite reports that some political interests had mounted pressure on…
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15 facts about Osun’s 2026 Register of Voters
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Ahead of the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented the Electronic Register of Voters to political parties, providing a detailed breakdown of the state’s 2,339,233 registered voters by gender, age, occupation, disability status and electoral distribution. Here are 15 quick things to know about the 2026 Register…
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INEC presents register of 2.34m voters to parties ahead of Osun poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday presented the electronic register containing 2,339,233 registered voters to political parties in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The register was presented by the state’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, who said it would enable political parties to review the list of eligible…
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Osun govt challenges Omirin to substantiate alleged N12bn payment claim
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Government has challenged the member representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Sanya Omirin, to provide credible evidence for his claim that he facilitated the payment of N12 billion by the Federal Government to Governor Ademola Adeleke, describing the allegation as false and misleading. The governor’s spokesperson, Mallam…
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Folarin, Adelabu, Buhari hold closed-door APC meeting in Ibadan
By Adejayan Gbenga Former Senate Leader and Oyo State Ambassador for Renewed Hope, Senator Teslim Folarin, on Thursday convened a closed-door meeting with prominent leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State as consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections gathered momentum. The meeting, held in Ibadan, was attended by former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu; Senator Abdulfatai…
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