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Activists demand review of ex-minister Uche Nnaji’s tenure
….call for his prosecution A coalition of civil rights activists under the umbrella of the Concerned Lawyers and Public Interest Analysts has called on the Federal Government to review all official actions and decisions taken by the former Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr. Uche Nnaji, during his tenure, arguing that a public official accused of making false claims…
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TICC accuses Osun CP, lawmaker of colluding over alleged assassination plot
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has accused the Osun State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, and the Director-General of the AMBO Campaign, Hon. Wole Oke, who represents the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, of colluding to mislead the public over the alleged assassination attempt on the lawmaker. Addressing a press conference on…
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Oyo APC unveils reconciliation committee ahead of 2027 polls, seeks party unity
By Adejayan Gbenga The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a 14-member reconciliation committee to unite governorship aspirants and strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The committee is chaired by former Senator Olufemi Lanlehin and is expected to reconcile aggrieved aspirants following the party’s governorship primary, and mobilise support for its candidate,…
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Kwara APC holds appreciation rally ahead of 2027 elections
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Scores of supporters, stakeholders, candidates and stalwarts of the All Progressives Congress on Sunday staged an appreciation procession tagged “Kwara Ndupe” across major parts of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Supporters displayed banners bearing photographs of the party’s candidates for various elective positions while chanting solidarity songs in support of…
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I became a target after leaving Makinde’s camp, Suri Ilupeju says
By Adejayan Gbenga Surajudeen Adio, popularly known as Suri Ilupeju, a prominent member of the Oyo State Park Management System, has regained his freedom after facing allegations linking him to a crime syndicate. Speaking with journalists, Ilupeju alleged that he became a victim of political persecution after leaving the political camp of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. He said he…
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Ex-IGP Suleiman Abba dumps APC for PDP
Former Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A report by TVC said Abba was formally received by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, at his residence in Bamaina, Jigawa State. … details later
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INEC introduces self-service CVR, extends deadline
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks and introduced a self-service online registration platform for first-time voters. The announcement was contained in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed Kudu Haruna. According to the commission, the extension followed…
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Ojelabi urges APC leaders to deepen internal democracy
The Chairman of the Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) of State Chairmen, Cornelius Ojelabi, has urged party leaders to remain focused on strengthening the party’s internal democratic processes, mentoring emerging leaders, and sustaining public trust. He also called on party leaders across the country to strengthen the APC’s grassroots structures, promote internal democracy, and sustain unity as the party…
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No sacred cows in fight against political violence, Adeleke tells IGP
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Friday told the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, that there should be no sacred cows in the fight against political violence, declaring that anyone found culpable, including members of his political party or his son, should be arrested and prosecuted. The governor made the declaration while receiving the IGP,…
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No room for political violence in Osun elections, IGP warns
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – As the Osun State governorship election draws near, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has declared that it will no longer be business as usual for perpetrators of political violence in the state, directing the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, to go after all suspects mentioned during the security engagements. The IGP said nobody would…
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