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Kwara PDP faction names Fawenu as deputy governorship candidate
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State has unveiled Rev. Cornelius “Cos” Fawenu as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Engr. Suleiman Kale Kawu Agaka, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made by the faction on Tuesday, describing the Agaka-Fawenu ticket as a combination of experience, integrity and capacity…
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2027: Opposition exploiting insecurity for politics, says Gadgi
The lawmaker representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Yusuf Gadgi, has accused sections of the opposition of exploiting Nigeria’s security challenges for political gains ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Tuesday, the lawmaker argued that while insecurity remains a serious national concern, some political actors appear more interested in…
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Atiku seeks Gbajabiamila’s suspension over bribery allegation, demands probe
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called for the suspension of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over allegations that he received a N400 million bribe, urging President Bola Tinubu to order an independent investigation into the matter. In a statement issued by the Atiku Media Office on Tuesday, Atiku…
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Osun poll: INEC to transmit results electronically, deploy BVAS
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has assured stakeholders that results of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State will be transmitted electronically to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), while the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) will be deployed for voter accreditation and authentication. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter…
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Omisore still in APC, Osun elders’ caucus dismisses defection rumours
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders’ Caucus (Igbimo Agba) in Osun State on Tuesday dismissed rumours that former National Secretary and governorship aspirant, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has defected from the party. Speaking after the caucus’ statutory monthly meeting in Ilobu, former House of Representatives member, Hon. Israel Famurewa, said Omisore’s presence at the meeting debunked…
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APC presents nomination form to Kwara governorship candidate Danladi
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday presented its governorship nomination form to the party’s 2027 candidate and Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Salihu Danladi, following the ratification of his victory at the party’s primary election. Presenting the form in Ilorin, the state APC Chairman, Prince…
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Afenifere lauds Abiodun, Sanwo-Olu, CPs over anti-kidnapping crackdown
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation, Afenifere, has commended Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and his Lagos State counterpart, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for their decisive response to the menace of banditry and kidnapping in both states. The organisation also lauded the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, as well as the Commissioners of Police in Ogun and Lagos States, Bode Ojajuni and…
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Makinde’s aide resigns, declares bid for Oyo governorship
By Adejayan Gbenga Comrade Sikiru Bayo Titilola-Sodo has resigned as Special Adviser on Labour Matters to Oyo State Gov. Seyi Makinde to pursue his ambition of contesting the 2027 governorship election in the state. Titilola-Sodo announced his resignation in a statement issued on Monday through his Media and Publicity Team, saying the decision would allow him to focus on statewide…
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NDC challenges court ruling, begins candidate upload on INEC portal
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appealed the Federal High Court judgment that nullified its registration, saying it has also commenced uploading the names of its candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. National leader of the party, Seriake Dickson, disclosed this on Monday, explaining that the appeal and an application for a stay of execution had been…
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Court orders INEC to register ADA, release access code within 72 hours
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to proceed with the registration of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) as a political party and release its access code to the leadership of the association led by Akin Ricketts. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Peter Lifu directed INEC to issue the access code to the…
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