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Olawumi Reaffirms APC’s Strength in Osun, Backs Omisore for 2026 Governorship Ticket
Former Special Adviser to former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, Jamiu Olawumi, has reaffirmed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains firmly rooted in Osun State. Olawumi made the statement while speaking on Gbagede Oro, a political discussion programme on Radio Afinju, hosted by Adedayo Oderinu. He explained that the APC has opened its doors to all […]
Adeleke Withdraws Interest in PDP Governorship Ticket
Osun State Government has announced that Governor Ademola Adeleke may no longer be interested in seeking the PDP’s nomination for the 2026 Osun Gubernatorial Election. The state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Sunday Bisi disclosed this at a press briefing in Osogbo, Osun State. Speaking on developments relating to the party’s upcoming Governorship primaries, […]
ECOWAS and AU Observers Condemn Guinea-Bissau Coup, Demand Release of Officials
Election monitors from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) have condemned the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau and called for the immediate release of detained government officials.
Ex Vice President, Atiku Formally Joins ADC
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially joined the African Democratic Congress and registered as a member of the party in Adamawa State.
Presidential Aide Speaks on Why Security Agencies Can’t Bomb Bandit Enclaves
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has said that security agencies are aware of the identities and locations of the bandit groups responsible for recent mass abductions.
Osun Former Governor, Oyinlola Raises Alarm Over Nigeria’s Governance, Insecurity
A former Governor of Osun State under the aegis of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has raised concerns about governance, insecurity, and recent political defections, saying Nigeria must refocus on leadership and public welfare.
APC National Secretary Bows Out of Osun 2026 Governorship Race
Basiru disclosed his withdrawal on Saturday while he commissioned his office building, tagged Alubarika House in Osogbo. Speaking at the commissioning, he stated “Considering the enormous responsibilities of my current office as National Secretary of our great party and after due consultations with our esteemed leaders and stakeholders, particularly, the Leader of our party and […]
BREAKING: Wike-Led PDP Faction Ousts Makinde, Bode George, Others
The faction also removed former BoT chair Adolphus Wabara, ex–national vice chair Bode George, and recently elected national chairman Kabiru Turaki. The action followed a contentious national convention in Ibadan, where Wike and his loyalists were themselves expelled. Tensions escalated at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja, where both factions attempted to hold parallel NEC […]
Mass Abductions Return Ahead of 2027 General Elections
At least 145 people have been kidnapped in Kebbi, Niger, and Zamfara states in the past four days. In the run-up to the 2023 general elections, abductions were rampant. According to reports, between January and March 2023 alone, 792 people were abducted across Nigeria. Many of these incidents were tied to banditry and criminal gangs, […]
Taraba Assembly Lawmakers Dump PDP for APC Ahead of Kefas’ Defection
The defection came ahead of the planned defection of Agbu Kefas, governor of Taraba, to the APC. In a viral video, the lawmakers were seen swapping their caps for those emblazoned with the insignia of President Bola Tinubu. The legislators were also handed brooms, the symbol of the APC. Recall that in a chat with journalists, the […]