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I became a target after leaving Makinde’s camp, Suri Ilupeju says
By Adejayan Gbenga Surajudeen Adio, popularly known as Suri Ilupeju, a prominent member of the Oyo State Park Management System, has regained his freedom after facing allegations linking him to a crime syndicate. Speaking with journalists, Ilupeju alleged that he became a victim of political persecution after leaving the political camp of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde. He said he…
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Ex-IGP Suleiman Abba dumps APC for PDP
Former Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and officially joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). A report by TVC said Abba was formally received by former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, at his residence in Bamaina, Jigawa State. … details later
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INEC introduces self-service CVR, extends deadline
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks and introduced a self-service online registration platform for first-time voters. The announcement was contained in a statement by the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mohammed Kudu Haruna. According to the commission, the extension followed…
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Ojelabi urges APC leaders to deepen internal democracy
The Chairman of the Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) of State Chairmen, Cornelius Ojelabi, has urged party leaders to remain focused on strengthening the party’s internal democratic processes, mentoring emerging leaders, and sustaining public trust. He also called on party leaders across the country to strengthen the APC’s grassroots structures, promote internal democracy, and sustain unity as the party…
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No sacred cows in fight against political violence, Adeleke tells IGP
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Friday told the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, that there should be no sacred cows in the fight against political violence, declaring that anyone found culpable, including members of his political party or his son, should be arrested and prosecuted. The governor made the declaration while receiving the IGP,…
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No room for political violence in Osun elections, IGP warns
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – As the Osun State governorship election draws near, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has declared that it will no longer be business as usual for perpetrators of political violence in the state, directing the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, to go after all suspects mentioned during the security engagements. The IGP said nobody would…
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Tambuwal receives Amaechi, says court ruling strengthens ADC
Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, on Thursday received the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice presidential candidate, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, and his delegation, describing the visit as a significant step toward strengthening the party and its political agenda. Tambuwal congratulated Amaechi on his emergence as the party’s vice presidential candidate, expressing confidence that his…
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Traders endorse Oyebamiji as APC candidate donates N10m to cooperative
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – Traders at the Igbonna International Market in Osogbo, Osun State, on Thursday endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15 governorship election. During the endorsement programme, Oyebamiji donated N10 million to the Igbonna Market Women Cooperative Society to support the businesses of its members. The…
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Osun 2026: Ejigbo monarch endorses Adeleke, cites infrastructure projects
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Ogiyan of Ejigbo, Oba Oyeyode Oyesosin, has declared support for Governor Ademola Adeleke, citing the administration’s execution of road projects that had long been a source of concern for Ejigbo and neighbouring communities. The monarch made the declaration during the inauguration of road projects in Ejigbo on Thursday, saying, “With what Adeleke has done,…
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Police arrest three over alleged plot to kill APC chieftain in Osun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo – The Osun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged assassination attempt on the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign, Hon. Wole Oke, following an incident at Ipetu-Ijesa in Oriade Local Government Area. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Thursday, Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Gotan said the arrests were…
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