5 h. ago APC to discuss Ganduje’s stewardship at Wednesday’s NEC meeting

As the countdown to Wednesday’s National Executive Committee meeting of the All Progressives Congress begins, Sunday PUNCH has exclusively gathered that the crucial session will be dominated by a series of activities ranging from account audit, the stewardship of the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and briefing on the just concluded off-cycle elections in Edo Read More

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8 h. ago No LG Election In Osun But Lockdown – APM Chairman Insists, Demands Apology From Gov Adeleke For Wasting Billions Of Naira

Chairman of Allied Peoples Movement, Adewale Adebayo has berated Osun State Independent Electoral Commission over controversial local government poll in the state. Mr. Adebayo, while addressing newsmen on Saturday, insisted that there was no election anywhere in the state except in Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The APM’s chieftain revealed that some members […] The post No LG Election In Osun But Lockdown – APM Chairman Insists, Demands Apology From Gov Adeleke For Wasting Billions Of Naira appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Benue APC elders back assembly’s decision to remove chief judge

A group known as the ‘Benue All Progressives Congress Elders’ Forum’ on Saturday expressed support for the Benue State House of Assembly’s recommendation to remove the state Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambese. Speaking at a press conference in Makurdi, former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party and spokesperson for the group, Senator Barnabas Gemade, Read More

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14 h. ago Osun LG poll: Only lockdown took place in Osun, not election – APM

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo Osun State Chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Hon Adewale Adebayo, has described the Saturday local government election as a “mere lockdown.” According to him, an election only took place at Ede, the hometown of Governor Ademola Adeleke; he insisted that other areas experienced a lockdown. Adebayo, who stated that […] The post Osun LG poll: Only lockdown took place in Osun, not election – APM appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Our new party must produce a candidate that willdefeat Tinubu in 2027—Salihu Lukman, ex

Tribune Online Our new party must produce a candidate that willdefeat Tinubu in 2027—Salihu Lukman, ex-APC National Vice Chairman Honourable Salihu Lukman is a former National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He resigned his appointment from the APC National Working Committee on the eve of the emergence of former Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as the party’s National Chairman. He has since resigned his membership of the party. […] Our new party must produce a candidate that willdefeat Tinubu in 2027—Salihu Lukman, ex-APC National Vice Chairman Tribune Online

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23 h. ago Our new party must produce a candidate that will defeat Tinubu in 2027—Salihu Lukman, ex

Tribune Online Our new party must produce a candidate that will defeat Tinubu in 2027—Salihu Lukman, ex-APC National Vice Chairman Honourable Salihu Lukman is a former National Vice Chairman (North West) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He resigned his appointment from the APC National Working Committee on the eve of the emergence of former Kano State governor, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, as the party’s National Chairman. He has since resigned his membership of the party. […] Our new party must produce a candidate that will defeat Tinubu in 2027—Salihu Lukman, ex-APC National Vice Chairman Tribune Online

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24 h. ago Olubunmi Kuku shines as star girl of the Tinubu administration as new board arrives

When Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the APC national chairman, was appointed chairman of the board of the Federal Airport Authority of read more Olubunmi Kuku shines as star girl of the Tinubu administration as new board arrives

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25 h. ago Prof. Rakson emerges VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru

From Abdulfatai Abdulsalam, Sokoto The Governing Board of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, has approved the appointment of Prof Ibrahim Rakson Muhammad as the Vice Chancellor of the university for a five-year tenure.  Briefing newsmen at the university in Zuru, the Council Secretary and Registrar, Abdulaziz Yusuf Bazata, stated that the Governing Board conducted […] The post Prof. Rakson emerges VC, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago APC afraid of election, resorted to violence — Commissioner for Information, Alimi

The Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, speaks with IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI on the ongoing battle for the control of local government in the state Can you share the genesis of the crisis on local government control in the state? The former governor of Osun State, Gboyega Oyetola, who is now the Read More

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28 h. ago Today’s LG election a sham, illegal – APC chieftain, Adeleke

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Osun State, Prince Adebayo Adeleke, speaks with Ismaeel Uthman on the crisis that led to the killing of six people across different local government areas of the state on Monday What was the genesis of the crisis that resulted in the killings and destruction of property in Read More

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31 h. ago APC schedules national caucus, NEC meetings for February 25, 26

The ruling All Progressives Congress has officially announced meetings of its National Caucus and National Executive Committee, scheduled to be held on February 25 and 26, 2025, respectively. These high-level gatherings are set to take place at the Presidential Villa and the party’s National Secretariat. This is according to an official notice signed by the Read More

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31 h. ago HURIWA calls on IGP to evict illegal occupants of Osun LG Councils

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioner of Police in Osun State to immediately restore order by evicting the illegal occupants masquerading as APC chairmen and councillors from all local government offices. The association noted that “this blatant disregard […] The post HURIWA calls on IGP to evict illegal occupants of Osun LG Councils appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago “Nigerians Have Witnessed Unprecedented Difficulties; NNPP Will Defeat APC, PDP In 2027” – Kwankwaso Vows

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expressed confidence in its ability to take over the reins of power in Nigeria by 2027. According to the Party’s National Chairman, Dr. Ajuki Ahmad, the NNPP is poised to become the ruling party, with Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso emerging as the country’s president. Despite the internal crisis […] The post “Nigerians Have Witnessed Unprecedented Difficulties; NNPP Will Defeat APC, PDP In 2027” – Kwankwaso Vows appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago 2027: PDP internal crisis won’t determine Atiku’s fate — Group

Tribune Online 2027: PDP internal crisis won’t determine Atiku’s fate — Group Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA) has said that internal disputes within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not determine former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s fortune in the 2027 general election. NYFA made this declaration in a release issued on Friday by its Director of Communications, Mr. Dare Dada, after the group’s strategic meeting in Lagos, […] 2027: PDP internal crisis won’t determine Atiku’s fate — Group Tribune Online

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44 h. ago ‘No Automatic Tickets For Obi, Otti In 2027″ – LP insists, Says Candidates Must Meet Party’s Requirements

Ahead of 2027 general election, Labour Party has insisted that candidate willing to contest for any position under the party must meet up with party’s requirements. LP denied viral report, claiming that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti have been given automatic tickets for the next election. INFORMATION NIGERIA […] The post ‘No Automatic Tickets For Obi, Otti In 2027″ – LP insists, Says Candidates Must Meet Party’s Requirements appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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46 h. ago “Obey Court’s Order, Suspend LG Election” – AGF Tells Gov Adeleke Amid Ongoing Crisis In Osun

Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, has urged Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to put the local government election scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, on hold. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Mr. Fagbemi’s statement is coming, amid ongoing political crisis in the state. A development between APC and Peoples Democratic Party in Osun State, […] The post “Obey Court’s Order, Suspend LG Election” – AGF Tells Gov Adeleke Amid Ongoing Crisis In Osun appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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49 h. ago North East gets N1.5bn AfDB relief fund for food crisis, resilience

From Timothy Olanrewaju, Maiduguri Over N1.507 billion ($1 million) has been provided by the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support emergency food response for flood-affected communities in the North East. Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in Nigeria, Mr David Stevenson, disclosed this in Maiduguri, Borno’s capital yesterday during the flag-off […] The post North East gets N1.5bn AfDB relief fund for food crisis, resilience appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Osun: APC withdraws from LG election as elder statesman condemns violence

Prevail on Adeleke to stop LG election – APC chieftain From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its withdrawal from the local government election slated for Saturday in Osun State. A letter by its state secretary, Alao Kamoru, to the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) on Thursday posited that the […] The post Osun: APC withdraws from LG election as elder statesman condemns violence appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago NNPP will defeat APC, PDP in free, fair elections — Kwankwaso

Tribune Online NNPP will defeat APC, PDP in free, fair elections — Kwankwaso As momentum continues to gather towards the 2027 general elections, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) national leader and former presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, has predicted that his party, under free, fair and credible elections will win the 2027 presidential elections. The former governor of Kano State made the remarks during the party’s 8th […] NNPP will defeat APC, PDP in free, fair elections — Kwankwaso Tribune Online

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58 h. ago Osun APC Withdraws From LG Poll, Says Court’s Verdict Must Stand

The All Progressives Congress, in Osun State has announced its withdrawal from the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the announcement was disclosed in a letter by the state’s APC Secretary, Alao Olabisi Kamoru, on Wednesday. The letter, which was addressed to Osun State Electoral Commission, cited the […] The post Osun APC Withdraws From LG Poll, Says Court’s Verdict Must Stand appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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