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Osun Central elites endorse Oyebamiji’s candidacy, seek change in governance
The Osun Central Elites Caucus has declared its support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The caucus, in a recent statement signed by its chairman, Prof. Ajirotutu Hussein, said its decision followed what it described as a careful assessment of the political and developmental situation in the state under…
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Osun 2026: PDP’s Oyinlola, Akinbade declare support for APC candidate Oyebamiji
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, and former Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Fatai Akinbade, have declared their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15 election. Oyinlola and Akinbade, both members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made their position known on Sunday…
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Babachir Lawal accuses Atiku of ethnic jingoism over Adamawa ADC governorship ticket
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has accused former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of ethnic and religious jingoism over the choice of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for Adamawa State ahead of the 2027 elections. Lawal alleged that Atiku influenced the substitution of Engr Umar Suleiman, who won the ADC governorship primary, with Tukur Moddibo,…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji unveils sports, employment plans for youths
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has promised to combine sports development with skills acquisition, entrepreneurship and employment programmes to expand opportunities for young people if elected governor. Speaking at an interactive session with youths from professional associations, community unions, civil society organisations, artisans, indigenous groups, social clubs and…
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Kwara traditional leaders pray for APC candidates during thank-you tour
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Traditional rulers in Asa and Ilorin West local government areas of Kwara State on Saturday offered prayers for the success of All Progressives Congress candidates in the 2027 general elections. The traditional rulers gave the prayers during a thank-you visit by the APC candidates, which marked the commencement of the party’s tour of Kwara Central Senatorial…
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INEC extends candidates’ upload deadline, suspends PVC collection in Osun
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for political parties to upload their governorship and state House of Assembly candidates on its online portal. The deadline, initially set for August 8, has been moved to August 11, 2026, following appeals from political parties for additional time to complete the process. INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee chairman,…
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Oyintiloye calls for peaceful Osun poll, condemns political violence
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on political parties, candidates and their supporters to shun violence and ensure the peaceful conduct of the August 15 governorship election. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, made the call on Sunday in Osogbo amid rising political tension in the state, stressing that no…
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TICC accuses Oyetola of using police to target Accord leaders
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Imole Campaign Council has accused the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, of allegedly using the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to target and arrest leaders and grassroots mobilisers of the Accord Party ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State. The campaign council, in a statement signed by…
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Adebayo celebrates Makarfi at 70, hails contributions to democracy
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has congratulated former Kaduna State Governor and ex-PDP National Chairman, Senator Ahmed Makarfi, on his 70th birthday. Adebayo described Makarfi as a seasoned statesman whose service in governance and politics has contributed to Nigeria’s democratic development. In a message marking the milestone, he said the occasion offered a…
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Bode George still angry over failed PDP chairmanship bid — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he has no regret over his role in preventing former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, from becoming the party’s national chairman. Wike disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday by his senior special assistant on public communications and social media,…
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