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Amaechi won’t add value to Atiku’s 2027 presidential bid, says Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi would not be a political asset to the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 general election. Wike made the remarks on Saturday during a media parley in Port Harcourt, arguing that Amaechi’s political record does not support claims that…
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2027: I’m running to build a better Nigeria – Atiku
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said his decision to contest the 2027 presidential election is driven by a desire to build a Nigeria founded on accountable leadership, strong institutions and equal opportunities for all citizens. Speaking on Saturday at the RiseUpNaija Movement Leadership Retreat in Abuja, Atiku told hundreds of young Nigerians…
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Fubara’s mistake was trying to build political structure too early — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the biggest mistake made by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara was attempting to establish an independent political structure shortly after assuming office. Speaking during a media chat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Wike said Fubara began distancing himself from the political structure that brought him to power within his first…
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Osun guber: INEC tasks media on ethical reporting, warns against misinformation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has urged media organisations to uphold professionalism and ethical journalism ahead of the Aug. 15 Osun State governorship election. Amupitan made the call on Saturday during an interactive session with media executives at the INEC State Office in Osogbo, describing the media’s role…
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SDP leaders hail Adebayo’s INEC clearance, eye 2027 victory
The publication of the 2027 presidential candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), confirming Prince Adewole Adebayo as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, has drawn congratulatory messages from party leaders and supporters nationwide. Delta State SDP Chairman, Mr. Felix Obuseh, described the confirmation as the start of a historic journey to the Presidency, saying it renewed hope…
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AAC knocks APC, Accord, ADC for shunning Osun governorship debate
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The African Action Congress (AAC) in Osun State has criticised the governorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Accord Party and African Democratic Congress (ADC) for boycotting the governorship debate organised by media organisations, saying their absence showed a lack of willingness to face public scrutiny. The debate, scheduled for Saturday in Osogbo, was…
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Osun political parties reject IPAC caretaker committee, seek NEC’s resignation
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Some registered political parties in Osun State on Saturday rejected the caretaker committee constituted for the state chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), describing a letter purportedly signed by the council’s National Chairman, Dr. Yusuf Dantalle, and National Secretary, Barr. Maxwell Mgbudem, as “a joke taken too far”. The parties also called for the…
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I chose Nigeria over Obasanjo’s third-term ambition — Atiku
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has defended his opposition to former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s alleged third-term agenda, describing it as one of the defining moments of his political career and a victory for Nigeria’s constitutional democracy. Reacting to Obasanjo’s recent comments about him, Atiku, in a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior…
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INEC conducts mock accreditation in Osun, confirms BVAS readiness for governorship poll
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday conducted a mock accreditation exercise across selected polling units in Osun State to test the functionality of its Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The exercise was monitored by the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, who visited several polling units…
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Oluremi Tinubu urges youths to aim higher, donates buses to APC youth wing
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, has urged young Nigerians to remain focused on achieving greater success, warning against complacency over modest accomplishments. Speaking on Friday while receiving the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Wing at the State House in Abuja, the First Lady said diligence, patience, integrity and hard work were essential virtues for personal growth and…
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