2 h. ago Osun 2026: APC Bars Omisore, Five Others From Governorship Primary

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified a former deputy governor and ex-National Secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore; another former deputy governor, Benedict Olugboyega Alabi; and four other governorship aspirants from participating in its December 13, 2025, primary election in Osun State. Others affected by the disqualification are Dotun Babayemi, Akin Ogunbiyi, Senator […] The post Osun 2026: APC Bars Omisore, Five Others From Governorship Primary appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago NSCI Urges Northern Leaders To Back Yakubu’s Ambassadorial Nomination

The Northern Stakeholders Consultative Initiative (NSCI) has urged political leaders from the northern region to support the ambassadorial nomination of former chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu. This followed remarks reportedly made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressing reservations over Yakubu’s inclusion on the list of 35 ambassadorial nominees […]

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3 h. ago Political Tenure Ends, Traditional Thrones Endure, Says VP Shettima

  LVice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Tinubu to the preservation and protection of traditional institutions in Nigeria. According to him, traditional rulers are the closest to the grassroots and are the leaders and fathers of the society, and their institutions outlive every administration. Senator Shettima gave […]

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4 h. ago JUST IN: APC disqualifies Omisore, six others from Osun guber primary 

Former National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Iyiola Omisore, has been disqualified alongside six other aspirants from contesting party’s governorship primary...

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4 h. ago Osun Guber: APC Disqualifies Omisore, 6 Others, Clears 2 Aspirants For Primaries

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified a former national secretary of the party, Senator Iyiola Omisore, and six other aspirants from participating in its forthcoming governorship primary election in Osun state. The others aspirant disqualified were Babatunde Oralusi, Oyedotun Babayemi, Dr Akin Ogunbiyi, former Deputy Governor Benedict Alabi, Adegoke Rasheed Okiki and Ssenator Babajide […]

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5 h. ago Osun governorship race: APC screening committee bars Omisore, six other aspirants

The APC screening committee has barred Iyiola Omisore and six others from the Osun APC primary for governorship, citing nomination irregularities. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-governorship-race-apc-screening-committee-bars-omisore-six-other-aspirants/

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5 h. ago ‘It’s Unfortunate But They Are Free To Go’, Wike Speaks On Rivers Lawmakers’ Defection To APC

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has described the defection of 16 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC) as “unfortunate”. Wike, who said that he was not aware of their defection, however, added that the lawmakers were free to […]

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5 h. ago Speaker Awaewhule, 16 Rivers Assembly Members, Dumb PDP For APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers state house of assembly have announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Martin Awaewhule, speaker of the assembly, announced the defection during plenary on Friday. Amaewhule also disclosed that he would be joining his colleagues out of the PDP. “Distinguished colleagues, very […] The post Speaker Awaewhule, 16 Rivers Assembly Members, Dumb PDP For APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 h. ago Radda says opposition silenced by achievements, predicts mass defections to Katsina APC

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State on Friday declared that his administration’s visible developmental achievements have rendered the opposition read more Radda says opposition silenced by achievements, predicts mass defections to Katsina APC

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7 h. ago Gov Lawal Pledges Investment In Human Capital, Others, Unveils Zamfara Development Plan

Governor Daudu Lawal says the development plan is the first comprehensive long-term plan in the state’s recent history. The post Gov Lawal Pledges Investment In Human Capital, Others, Unveils Zamfara Development Plan appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 h. ago APC NWC Intervenes In Cross Rivers Chapter Crisis, Faults Attempt To Sack Party Chair

The crisis rocking the Cross River State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken another dimension as the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) has overturned what it described as an unconstitutional move by the State Executive Committee (SEC) members to remove the state chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba. The APC National Legal Adviser, Murtala […]

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9 h. ago Crisis rocks Cross Rivers APC as NWC faults SEC’s removal of state chairman

The All Progressives Congress, Cross River State, has been engulfed in crisis with the State Executive Council’s plan to remove the Chairman, Alphonsus Ogar Eba.

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10 h. ago BREAKING: Rivers Assembly speaker, 15 other lawmakers dump PDP for APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), with Speaker Martin Amaewhule leading the move.

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10 h. ago Peter Obi Condemns Distribution Of Tinubu Campaign Vehicles, Says It’s ‘Profound Insensitivity’

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised what he described as the “profound insensitivity and abuse of public trust” by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for distributing luxury vehicles as part of early campaign mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement shared on his X handle […]

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10 h. ago National working committee steps in as C’River APC crisis deepens

The APC’s National Working Committee intervenes in the C’River APC crisis, summoning Chairman Alphonsus Eba over a vote of no confidence by the SEC. Read More: https://punchng.com/national-working-committee-steps-in-as-criver-apc-crisis-deepens/

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11 h. ago UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 15 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, defected along with 15 other members of the House on Friday. The post UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 15 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC appeared first on Channels Television.

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11 h. ago UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 16 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC From PDP

The Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, and other defectors hinged their decision to dump the Peoples Democratic Party on the crisis in the PDP. The post UPDATED: Rivers Speaker, 16 Other Assembly Members Defect To APC From PDP appeared first on Channels Television.

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12 h. ago BREAKING: 16 Rivers lawmakers, Speaker, defect from PDP to APC

Sixteen members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, led by the Speaker, have defected from the PDP to the APC, citing divisions within the party. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-16-rivers-lawmakers-speaker-defect-from-pdp-to-apc/

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14 h. ago 2026 budget: Zamfara to spend N87bn on health, N86bn on agric, N65bn on education

Get the latest on Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal, including the 2026 budget, his firm stance on insecurity, political defections, and key policy updates. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-budget-zamfara-to-spend-n87bn-on-health-n86bn-on-agric-n65bn-on-education/

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17 h. ago 2025 Year in Search: Labubu, Achalugo, Buhari, Peter Rufai top as Google reveals moments, music, and movements that captivated Nigeria

From political shifts to the ‘Labubu’ craze, the 2025 Year in Search lists capture the pulse of Nigerian curiosity. The nation paused to reflect on the passing of major icons, including former President Buhari and Super Eagles legend Peter Rufai. Local film and music dominate, while Nigerians turn to Google to decode viral slang and […]

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