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Ondo Guber: Court dismisses suit challenging eligibility of Aiyedatiwa, Adelami
A Federal High Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State, has dismissed the suit challenging the eligibility of the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, and his deputy, Olayide Adelami, for the 16 November 2024 governorship election in the state. The governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Olugbenga Edema, had sought the court’s order to compel the Independent National…
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How PDP will unseat APC in 2027 – Tambuwal
By Adejayan Gbenga Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will reclaim power from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. He made this statement on Monday during the flag-off of the Ramadan package distribution in Sokoto State. Tambuwal emphasized that the Ramadan assistance program aims to benefit over…
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APC clears 7 candidates for Anambra governorship primary election (full list)
By Adejayan Gbenga The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared all seven aspirants who obtained the expression of interest and nomination forms to contest in the party’s upcoming Anambra governorship primary election, scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025. The Anambra State 2025 Gubernatorial Election Screening Committee, chaired by former Governor of Katsina State, Ibrahim Shehu Shema, conducted the screening on…
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Bite the bullet and step down honourably—Lagos group tells Obasa in rejoinder to Banire
A group, the De-Renaissance Patriots Foundation, has advised the reinstated Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudasiru Obasa, to resign in the interest of democracy and the rule of law. According to the group, the reinstated speaker would be better off resigning as he has lost control of the Assembly, adding that his ongoing leadership, which they…
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From critic to ally: Bauchi Governor commends Tinubu’s leadership
By Kunle Sanni The presidency has hailed Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed for his recent commendation of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, marking a shift from his previous stance as a vocal critic. In a post on X, Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, described the governor’s remarks as a testament to Tinubu’s effective governance, particularly in achieving…
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PDP to inaugurate South South zonal caretaker committee Thursday
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the South South Zonal Caretaker Committee of the party would be formally inaugurated on Thursday, March 13, 2025. A statement issued on Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, said the Committee inauguration would hold at the National Executive Committee (NEC) Hall, PDP National Secretariat at 11am in Abuja. The statement read,…
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Osun Govt, APC clash over alleged procurement violations, money laundering
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Osun State Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) are engaged in a heated dispute over alleged violations of procurement processes and money laundering during the administration of former Governor Gboyega Oyetola. The State Government has accused the Oyetola-led administration of breaching the Public Procurement Act by awarding contracts to unqualified individuals and companies. In a…
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I remain a member of APC – Kayode Fayemi
Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has dismissed reports suggesting his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC), reaffirming his commitment to the ruling party. In a statement addressing the circulating claims, Fayemi described himself as a “card-carrying foundation member” of the APC, emphasizing that his political allegiance remains unchanged. While acknowledging his advocacy for greater internal democracy…
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Osun LG election: APC chieftain urges probe of judge over court order
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to investigate Justice A.A. Aderibigbe of the State High Court for issuing a “contentious order” recognizing vacancies in Local Government councils across the state. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, made the call on Monday in…
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2027: Adebayo welcomes El-rufai to SDP
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections and leader of the party, Prince Adewole Adebayo has welcomed the former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai to the party. Earlier on Monday (Today), El-Rufai, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress, and of the party’s chieftain, announced his defection from the APC to…
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