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Fubara endorses APC’s Chinda for Rivers governorship, declares support for coalition
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kingsley Chinda, ahead of the state’s governorship election, declaring his support for the political coalition backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Fubara made the declaration on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Rivers Medical Industries Project in…
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Accord alleges police shielding APC thugs, demands IGP’s intervention
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has accused the Nigeria Police Force of shielding suspected All Progressives Congress (APC) thugs allegedly involved in violent attacks across the state and called on the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to order an impartial investigation into the allegations. In a statement signed by the party’s state…
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Report of N1bn church instrument budget in Abia false, says Kalu
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has dismissed reports claiming that N1 billion was earmarked in the 2026 budget solely for the purchase of musical instruments for churches in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State, describing the reports as misleading. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the deputy speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, the office…
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ADC learnt from past mistakes in candidate selection, says Aregbesola
As party kicks off campaign rally By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has said the party learnt from its past mistakes in candidate selection, expressing confidence that its governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Najeem Salaam, has the competence to lead the state. Speaking at the…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji confident of APC victory in Governor Adeleke’s hometown
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has expressed confidence that Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke, will deliver substantial votes for the party in the August 15 governorship election. Speaking at the APC campaign rally in Ede on Tuesday, Oyebamiji said the party was…
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Aiyedatiwa honours late ex-Gov Akeredolu, reflects on legacy
By Boye Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Tuesday paid tribute to his late predecessor, Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, SAN, CON, on what would have been his 70th birthday, describing him as a courageous leader whose legacy continues to inspire the state. In a goodwill message on Tuesday, marking Akeredolu’s 70th posthumous birthday, Aiyedatiwa joined the former governor’s family, the…
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Isaac Fayose suggests Peter Obi visit triggered brother’s appointment
Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu appointed his brother shortly after Peter Obi visited him. Speaking in a video shared on his Facebook page, Isaac questioned the timing of the appointment, suggesting it was influenced by Obi’s recent visit. President Tinubu had on Monday appointed Ayodele Fayose as chairman…
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Osun 2026: Oyebamiji will maximise increased federal allocations for development — Basiru
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has said the party’s governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, would maximise the increased federal allocations to the state to accelerate development if elected governor. Speaking at the APC campaign rally in Ila Federal Constituency on Monday, Basiru said allocations from the…
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Peter Obi signed agreement to rule for one term — Kwankwaso
Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has said Peter Obi signed a written agreement to serve only one term as president if the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) wins the 2027 general election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Kwankwaso said the agreement, which was documented in writing, also provides that he would seek the party’s presidential ticket in 2031 after…
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Adeleke calls for arrest of factional NURTW boss Oyewole
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on security agencies to arrest Kazeem Oyewole, popularly known as Asiri Eniba, and other alleged All Progressives Congress (APC) thugs whom he accused of leading attacks in motor parks. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke condemned the repeated shootings and intimidation…
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