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EFCC chairman warns high election costs encourage corruption
By Mosunmola Ayobami The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has raised concerns over the rising cost of elections in Nigeria, revealing that some governorship aspirants spend between N20 billion and N30 billion in their quest to secure electoral victory. Olukoyede made the disclosure on Wednesday in Ilorin, warning that the growing commercialization of…
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Adebayo mourns victims, presses FG on Warri-Itakpe train crash probe
The Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2027 general elections, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has expressed deep sorrow over the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe train near Agbor, Delta State, and called for an immediate and transparent investigation into the incident to prevent future occurrences. Reacting to reports that the train, carrying 482 passengers, derailed, leaving four people…
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Tinubu’s performance will earn him reelection in 2027, says Uzodimma
Imo State Governor and Director-General of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA), Senator Hope Uzodimma, has said President Bola Tinubu’s performance in office will earn him re-election in the 2027 general election. Speaking on Wednesday at the National Mobilisation Retreat of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Abuja, Uzodimma urged members of the organisation to intensify grassroots mobilisation and take the message…
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Obasa distances self from Lagos APC primary election protests
…denies funding protests against party The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has cautioned against attempts to use his name to sponsor protests or rallies following the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary elections in Lagos State. Obasa also condemned efforts to link him to the ongoing protests that have erupted in…
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2027: Lagos West needs strong voice in Senate, says ADC’s Bello
The Lagos West Senatorial District candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the forthcoming 2027 general elections, Hafis Bello, has said the district deserves a senator whose primary loyalty is to the people rather than political party interests. Speaking with journalists in Lagos on Tuesday, Bello argued that the challenges confronting residents of Lagos West are not a failure…
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ADC’s Adegoke advocates LG autonomy, improved funding for traditional institutions in Oyo
By Adejayan Gbenga The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Oyo State, Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, has reaffirmed his commitment to deepening grassroots governance through full local government autonomy if elected governor in 2027. Adegoke made the pledge during a visit to the Oyo Federal Constituency, where he said the empowerment of local councils remains a key pillar…
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Police urge parties to suspend political activities in Osun’s Oriade LGA
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –The Osun State Police Command has advised all political parties to suspend planned rallies, campaigns, processions and other political activities scheduled to hold in Oriade Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday.Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotan urged political parties, candidates, supporters and other stakeholders to postpone all political engagements slated for June 10 to a…
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Nigeria can defeat poverty with right leadership – Adebayo
… urges Nigerians to back SDP in 2027 general elections The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has said that poverty in Nigeria is the result of policy failures and poor leadership, insisting that the country’s economic challenges can be overcome through effective governance, clear priorities and deliberate planning. Adebayo made the assertion in a…
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President Tinubu, you are my only hope – Lagos Lawmaker appeals over APC ticket
The lawmaker representing Somolu Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Samuel Apata, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene and help him reclaim what he described as his mandate, insisting that he emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election held on May 16. Apata made the appeal on Tuesday while speaking with…
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APC dismisses Adeleke’s allegations, accuses PDP/Accord supporters of attacks
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council on Tuesday dismissed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s allegation that supporters of its governorship candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), were behind the violence reported in parts of the state, accusing PDP and Accord Party supporters of attacking its members and campaign assets. The council alleged that…
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