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2027: Kwara North battles injustice, says ‘It’s our turn to be governor’

2027: Kwara North battles injustice, says ‘It’s our turn to be governor’

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Kwara North in the north central part of Nigeria is blessed with abundant mineral resources, and a large landscape but with little political power. Since the return of Nigeria to democratic rule in 1999, Kwara Central by 2027 would have occupied the office of governor for twenty years, while Kwara South has had it for eight years. However, Kwara North has never produced a governor. Meanwhile,…

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If APC diverted LG, pensioners’ funds, I can’t – Adeleke; ‘this is blackmail,’ party kicks

If APC diverted LG, pensioners’ funds, I can’t – Adeleke; ‘this is blackmail,’ party kicks

By Shina Abubakar Osogbo Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke and the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State have disagreed over reasons local government council staff were not getting paid at the council. The Governor had during a stakeholders meeting in the State disclosed that his administration shouldering of LG workers’ salary stalled some of his ongoing projects…

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2027: ADC tells Tinubu why he should be worried

2027: ADC tells Tinubu why he should be worried

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has responded to remarks by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that he cannot be intimidated by opposition figures, outlining reasons it believes the president should be concerned ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement, the party said Tinubu’s comments reflected anxiety rather than confidence, citing worsening economic and security conditions across the country. “What…

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Osun 2026: Hurdles, hopes as battle line hardens for top contenders

Osun 2026: Hurdles, hopes as battle line hardens for top contenders

With the release of the final list of candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, the race for the Osun State governorship election has moved from speculation to full-blown political contest, setting the stage for a fierce battle ahead of the August 15 poll. On paper, 14 political parties are in the race. In reality, however, the contest is…

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I took over from myself; Buhari was my partner – Tinubu

I took over from myself; Buhari was my partner – Tinubu

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, ABUJA President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said he was not looking back over the state of the economy he inherited, noting that since former President Muhammadu Buhari was his partner, he (Tinubu) took over from himself. Read Also: 2027: Tinubu dares Atiku, Obi, el-Rufai, you can’t scare me President Tinubu said this when he hosted the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a…

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How Jonathan, wife chased me out of PDP — Amaechi

How Jonathan, wife chased me out of PDP — Amaechi

By Adegboyega Adeleye Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said he was chased out of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by then-President Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan. Amaechi spoke on Friday during an appearance on The Morning Brief, a Channels Television breakfast programme. “I was literally chased out of the PDP…the president, Goodluck and his wife,…

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Tension as godfathers fight for Cross River North Senate seat 

Tension as godfathers fight for Cross River North Senate seat 

OGOJA- THREE prominent political figures are battling for the Senate position of Cross River North otherwise known as Ogoja Senatorial District and the ensuing war is causing tension in the area. Since November last year, there has been no letup in the political cannon fire as the three titans: Senator Ben Ayade , immediate past governor of the state, Senator…

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ADC voids Atiku, Lawal suspension

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has said the reported suspension of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, by a faction of the party in Adamawa State is a nullity. The party insists the group behind the move lacks the authority to take such action,…

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2027: Tinubu dares Atiku, Obi, el-Rufai, you can’t scare me

2027: Tinubu dares Atiku, Obi, el-Rufai, you can’t scare me

ABUJA —President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, dared the opposition political parties, especially the African Democratic Congress, ADC, telling them that he cannot be scared by their conspiracy. The President said despite the alleged gang-up against him, he will not give up. Speaking when he hosted the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, a group set up to communicate his administration’s agenda and reforms to…

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