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Presidency rejects Obi’s call for Tinubu’s resignation, calls it ‘childish’
The Presidency has rebuffed former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s call for President Bola Tinubu to resign, describing the demand as “childish” and “an unwarranted distraction.” In a statement on Monday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, accused Obi of drawing a flawed comparison between Nigeria’s presidential system and the United Kingdom’s parliamentary model…
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Observers commend Enugu North by-election, flag BVAS glitches during exercise
A coalition of civil society organisations under the Network of Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria has commended the conduct of the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday, describing it as peaceful, transparent and reflective of the will of the people. Speaking to journalists in Enugu on Monday, the coalition’s spokesperson, Abubakar Musa, said the election marked a “vital…
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Coalition raises concern over rising political tension in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Concerned about rising political tension ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election in Osun State, a coalition of civil society and student organisations on Monday staged a peaceful protest in Osogbo, urging political actors to shun violence and support security agencies in maintaining peace in the state. The coalition, under the Osun Youth and…
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Shettima visits Lafia for project inaugurations, Emir Bage’s 70th birthday
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa State, for a one-day official visit marked by a series of developmental and ceremonial engagements. During the visit, the Vice President is expected to commission the newly constructed Kilema Bridge, a key infrastructure project undertaken by the Nasarawa State Government to enhance transportation and improve connectivity within Lafia…
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Renewed Hope Ambassadors congratulate Oyebanji on Ekiti election victory
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) have congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, on his victory in the state’s governorship election, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of his administration’s performance and development agenda. In a statement signed by its Director of Media and Publicity, Tunde Rahman, on Monday, the group hailed the governor’s landslide victory and commended the…
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ADC gov candidate rejects outcome of Ekiti poll, alleges vote buying
By Boye Oyeyemi The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Saturday’s Ekiti governorship election, Dare Bejide, has rejected the outcome of the poll, describing the exercise as flawed and lacking credibility. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, Bejide alleged that the election was conducted under a tense atmosphere, claiming that some communities witnessed incidents that undermined the integrity of…
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Sanwo-Olu congratulates Oyebanji on landslide re-election victory in Ekiti
By Adeola Ogunrinde Governor of Lagos State and Chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State on his re-election victory in Saturday’s governorship poll, describing it as a reflection of strong public confidence in his leadership. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr.…
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Oyebamiji congratulates Ekiti governor on re-election, says electorate will always reward performance
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election victory, describing the outcome as a clear demonstration that the electorate will always reward performance. In a statement issued on Sunday, Oyebamiji said the overwhelming mandate given to Oyebanji by the people…
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Osun PDP, Accord urge INEC to ensure transparency in PVC distribution
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Accord Party have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure transparency in the distribution of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the August governorship election. In a joint statement signed by Osun PDP Chairman, Hon. Sunday Bisi, and Osun Accord Chairman,…
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Lagos Baales plan prayer rally, PVC campaign in support of Tinubu, Hamzat
By Adeola Ogunrinde The Lagos State Baales Forum, the umbrella body of traditional community heads across the state’s 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas, has announced plans to hold a special congregational prayer session and mobilisation rally ahead of the 2027 general elections. The forum said the event, scheduled for June 23, 2026, in Lagos, will…
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