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‘I want free, fair primaries’ – Gbanga Daniel; Ogun East not your birthright – Akinmade

‘I want free, fair primaries’ – Gbanga Daniel; Ogun East not your birthright – Akinmade

By Dapo Akinrefon & James Ogunnaike Cracks in the ruling APC over consensus have widened with loyalists of former Gbenga Daniel and aggrieved aspirants in Oyo State rejecting alleged imposition of candidates. Read Also: Fuss over consensus in South-South  Speaking on behalf of Dapo Abiodun, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, dismissed claims that the Ogun…

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Fuss over consensus in South-South 

By Samuel Oyadongha, Egufe Yafugborhi, Emem Idio, Daniel Abia, Ochuko Akuopha & Emma Una There appears to be an unusual calm in the fold of the APC across the South-South zone, following the alleged imposition of candidates by governors under the guise of consensus candidacy. Read Also: APC Tickets: Govs, aspirants at war over alleged imposition Tension in C/River…

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2027: I’ll not step down for Atiku, Amaechi, anyone — Hayatu-Deen, ADC presidential aspirant

2027: I’ll not step down for Atiku, Amaechi, anyone — Hayatu-Deen, ADC presidential aspirant

•Vows to support whoever emerges in a transparent primary election •I’ll rescue Nigeria from  20 years of decline if elected President By Joseph Erunke Leading presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress,ADC,Mohammed Hayatu-Deen,in this interview with Vanguard, declared that he will not step down for any contender ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries, insisting that Nigeria urgently…

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N701bn Probe: How money, power sparked quiet tensions among APC governors ahead of 2027

N701bn Probe: How money, power sparked quiet tensions among APC governors ahead of 2027

By Luminous Jannamike, ABUJA When operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, moved against the Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Mustapha Abdullahi, earlier this week, many initially assumed it was another major corruption investigation involving a senior government official and an enormous amount of money. Read Also: APC Tickets: Govs, aspirants at war over alleged imposition Some…

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APC Tickets: Govs, aspirants at war over alleged imposition

APC Tickets: Govs, aspirants at war over alleged imposition

By Clifford Ndujihe, Omeiza Ajayi, Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Emmanuel Iheaka & Idris Salisu AHEAD of today’s commencement of primaries beginning with House of Representatives, the  ruling All Progressives Congress, APC is navigating one of its most turbulent internal moments ahead of the 2027 polls over selection of candidates. Aspirants are squaring up against governors over alleged imposition of consensus flagbearers. With governors backing a…

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Ivory Coast releases its 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup

Ivory Coast have officially unveiled their 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with head coach Emerse Faé naming a strong blend of experienced stars and emerging talents for the tournament in North America. The squad is expected to be led by key figures such as Franck Kessié, Sébastien Haller, Amad Diallo, Evan Ndicka and Odilon Kossounou, while…

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Jose Mourinho breaks silence runours linking him to Real Madrid

José Mourinho has finally addressed the growing speculation linking him with a sensational return to Real Madrid. The Portuguese manager confirmed that he is yet to receive any agreement with the Spanish Jose Mourinho insisted that his immediate focus remains on his current club and refused to be drawn fully into discussions about his future. The former Real Madrid…

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