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Defections won’t affect APC’s chances in Osun governorship poll — Oyintiloye
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said that recent defections by some party members will not weaken its structure, popularity or electoral prospects ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Speaking with journalists in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye described the defections as a normal occurrence during…
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Insecurity: State police debate revives Adebayo’s reform call
As Nigeria moves closer to renewed constitutional debates on the creation of state police, comments made several years ago by former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, are gaining fresh relevance. In an interview conducted ahead of the 2023 presidential election, Adebayo strongly advocated the establishment of state and local government police formations, arguing that Nigeria’s highly…
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Federal High Court declares N110bn N’Assembly vehicle, allowance scheme unlawful
The divisional Federal High Court in Lagos has declared the National Assembly’s N110 billion vehicle and allowance scheme unlawful, ruling that the spending breached procurement laws, constitutional provisions, and public accountability standards. The court held that the allocation for 465 vehicles and N70 billion in allowances for lawmakers was arbitrary, excessive, and inconsistent with due process. The court ordered the…
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Enugu East endorses Tinubu, Mbah for second term ahead of 2027
Residents of Enugu East Senatorial District on Saturday endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah for a second term in office, pledging massive support for both leaders in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement came during the Ofu Obi Mega Rally held at Okpara Square, Enugu, where political leaders, traditional rulers and residents of the zone gathered to express…
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Wike defends Tinubu’s reforms, says infrastructure projects show strong leadership
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the reform agenda of President Bola Tinubu, saying ongoing infrastructure investments across the country are beginning to yield measurable results. Wike made the remarks on Saturday during the 36th convocation ceremony of the University of Port Harcourt, where he delivered a lecture titled “Leadership and Infrastructure Development in Nigeria:…
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Babachir Lawal hits Atiku again, names Osinbajo in his downfall as SGF
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has renewed his criticism of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and revisited the circumstances that led to his removal from office in 2017. In a lengthy statement titled “Kachalla 2”, Lawal alleged that his removal was politically motivated and driven by internal disagreements within the administration of former President…
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Kwara APC stakeholders hint Omoniyi may be deputy governorship candidate
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin Engineer Mrs FolaShade Omoniyi, the executive chairman of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS), is being considered for the position of deputy governorship candidate and running mate to the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Engineer Yakubu Danladi Salihu, ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State. Sources within the party indicated…
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Adeleke raises alarm over alleged plot to disrupt Osun motor parks
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by opposition elements to destabilise motor parks across the state. The governor, in a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, claimed that intelligence reports indicated plans by some individuals to invade motor parks in various local government areas…
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Lagos guber race: Hamzat names Obanikoro Campaign Director-General
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State and governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Obafemi Hamzat, has appointed Senator Musiliu Obanikoro as the Director-General of his 2027 governorship campaign. Western Post gathered that the appointment was announced at an expanded meeting of the campaign council as preparations for the 2027 polls continue. The appointment comes as Hamzat intensifies preparations…
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APC disowns circulating list of senatorial candidates, calls it fake
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed a document circulating on social media and some online platforms purporting to be a “Concluded List of APC Senatorial Candidates So Far,” describing it as fake and not originating from the party. In a statement, the party National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, Felix Morka: “The attention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has…
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