3 h. ago Election: Osun People Are Wiser, They’ll Vote For Me — Gov Adeleke

Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking a second term in officer, said the election would not be about the political parties, but the candidates. The post Election: Osun People Are Wiser, They’ll Vote For Me — Gov Adeleke appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 h. ago Election: Osun People Are Wiser, They’ll Support Me — Gov Adeleke

Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking a second term in office, said the election would not be about the political parties, but the candidates. The post Election: Osun People Are Wiser, They’ll Support Me — Gov Adeleke appeared first on Channels Television.

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27 h. ago Over 18,000 new voters registered within four months in Ondo — INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission in Ondo State says no fewer than 18,045 new voters registered between August and December 2025 in the state. Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, said this at a consultation meeting with leaders of political parties and members of Civil Society Organisations on Tuesday in Akure, the state capital. Babalola Read More: https://punchng.com/over-18000-new-voters-registered-within-four-months-in-ondo-inec/

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61 h. ago Ekiti 2026: PDP to present certificate of return to Oluyede, Wednesday

The Tanimu Turaki–led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will present a Certificate of Return to Dr. Oluwole Oluyede, its candidate for the Ekiti State governorship election, on Wednesday, December 10, the party has announced.

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3 d. ago Ekiti 2026: Political parties lock horns after gov primaries

Political parties have chosen their candidates for the Ekiti 2026 governorship election. Discover the flagbearers from APC, PDP, ADC and others. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-political-parties-lock-horns-after-gov-primaries/

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6 d. ago Women’s Group Advocates For Gender Parity In Public, Private Offices

Female politicians, entrepreneurs, and others operating under the aegis of the Cosmopolitan Women Club have urged the federal government, political parties, and firms to prioritise giving equal opportunities to women in public and private offices. The women who spoke during the 20th anniversary celebration of the club on Lagos Island, where members, partners, and well-wishers […]

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7 d. ago Ekiti 2026: ADC confident of victory, says party’s governorship candidate

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Dare Bejide, expresses confidence that his party will win the upcoming Ekiti 2026 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-adc-confident-of-victory-says-partys-governorship-candidate/

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7 d. ago PDP issues expulsion certificates to Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, others

“We have taken note of the fact that Nigerian law frowns on dual membership of political parties

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1 week ago Youth involvement in politics will drive more change, bring AI into governance ― Sharafa

Olanrewaju Moshood Sharafa is the convener of Asiwaju Diaspora Network and founder of Tayese Empowerment Foundation. In this interview with SEGUN KASALI, he discussed the timeliness of youth participation in politics among others. What birthed Tayese Empowerment Foundation? Tayese Empowerment Foundation is a legacy project for me. It is a project that sees beyond Ifako-Ijaiye […]

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1 week ago South West citizens should prepare to defend themselves  — Sheikh Akeugbagold

Popular preacher and former chairman of the Oyo State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Sheikh Taofeek Akeugbagold, speaks with LASISI OLAGUNJU and SAHEED SALAWU on some issues affecting the polity, particularly insecurity and the religious dimension to the problem. Akeugbagold is a long name. Can you tell us the story behind it? My family name is […]

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1 week ago Ekiti 2026: INEC engages stakeholders, seeks greater awareness for CVR exercise

Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday, the INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Ekiti State, Dr Bunmi Omoseyindemi, urged stakeholders to support the commission in ensuring a smooth and effective registration process.

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1 week ago Ekiti 2026: INEC urges residents to support electoral process

INEC calls on Ekiti residents, politicians, and parties to support the electoral process for the 2026 governorship election to ensure a credible poll. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-inec-urges-residents-to-support-electoral-process/

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2 w. ago HID Awolowo Dialogue: Stakeholders call for domestication of National Gender Policy

Want gender equality, women’s participation in politics to be addressed • HID Awolowo, a formidable leader in her own right – Senator Danjuma • Dialogue designed for next generation of women leaders —Tokunbo Awolowo Dosunmu • Ogun Deputy Governor calls for stronger institutional support • Dabiri-Erewa predicts difficult road to 2027 general elections Women of […]

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2 w. ago Why youth should be more involved in politics — Convener of Asiwaju Diaspora Network, Olanrewaju

Olanrewaju Moshood Sharafa is the Convener of Asiwaju Diaspora Network and Founder of Tayese Empowerment Foundation. In this interview, he discussed the timeliness of the participation of youths in politics, his aspiration of becoming member of the House of Representatives, Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency, and many others. SEGUN KASALI brings the excerpts. WHAT birthed Tayese Empowerment Foundation? […]

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2 w. ago Ekiti guber: PDP candidate seeks reconciliation of aggrieved members

vows to resist saboteurs in PDP The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, Dr Wole Oluyede, has called for the reconciliation of all aggrieved members of the party towards ensuring unity ahead of next year’s poll. Oluyede explained that his emergence as the party’s flag bearer […]

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2 w. ago HID Awolowo Foundation hosts national dialogue on women in politics, 30 years after Beijing

As Nigeria joins the global community in marking three decades since the landmark Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the HID Awolowo Foundation is convening a major national dialogue to examine the state of women’s political participation in the country. A statement signed by Ambassador Dr Olatokunb Awolowo Dosumu, Convener and Executive Director of the […]

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2 w. ago No Judge Sang Political Song For Tinubu – Judicial Institute

The National Judicial Institute (NJI) has clarified that the judges who attended the 2025 Nigeria Judges Conference, held in Abuja on Monday, did not participate in the political song “On Your Mandate We Shall Stand” for President Bola Tinubu. NJI, the organiser of the conference, stated that it was a mere insinuation by social media […]

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3 w. ago Psychiatrists needed in politics, says Commonwealth director

A Commonwealth director suggests a need for psychiatrists in politics to address systemic dysfunction in Nigerian parties, citing recent PDP clashes. Read More: https://punchng.com/psychiatrists-needed-in-politics-says-commonwealth-director/

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3 w. ago Peter Obi Accuses Federal Government Of Orchestrating Crisis In Opposition Parties

Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has accused the Federal Government of deliberately instigating turmoil across major opposition political parties at a time the country was grappling with worsening security challenges. Obi made the allegation on Wednesday in a post titled “Now Disgraced Nation” shared on his verified X […]

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3 w. ago House Of Reps. Move To Lower Age limit For Governors, Senators To 30

Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Tuesday advanced a bill to lower the minimum age for contesting governorship and Senate seats from 35 to 30, moving the proposal to the committee stage in the latest push to expand youth participation in politics. Lawmakers passed the measure — sponsored by Rep. Esin Etim and 24 others — […] The post House Of Reps. Move To Lower Age limit For Governors, Senators To 30 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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