10 h. ago Oborevwori, Okowa, others’ defection ‘ll strengthen APC in South

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Chairman of National Agency for The Great Green Wall (NAGGW), Senator Magnus Abe, has said the defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, his deputy and entire cabinet as well as former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, is a move that would strengthen and consolidate the All Progressives Congress (APC), support base […] The post Oborevwori, Okowa, others’ defection ‘ll strengthen APC in South-South – Abe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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15 h. ago 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker

By Daniel Kanu Hon. Rotimi Makinde, who represented Ife Federal Constituency, Osun State in the 7th National Assembly, was the deputy chairman, Human Rights Committee in the Assembly. He was notable  for his great contributions in legislative matters. Makinde, an APC chieftain was in the forefront in the formation of the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju […] The post 2026 guber: Osun easy to grab if APC leadership puts its acts together – Hon. Makinde, former federal lawmaker appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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43 h. ago Okowa’s defection to APC not about evading EFCC investigation – Oborevwori’s CPS

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri The Chief Press Secretary, CPS to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has dismissed claims that former Delta Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa joined the APC to dodge EFCC investigations. Ahon dismissed the allegations making the round in the state following the governor’s switch along with former Governor […] The post Okowa’s defection to APC not about evading EFCC investigation – Oborevwori’s CPS appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago UTME: Senate to include funds for creation of more ICT centres across the country in 2026 budget

By Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja The Senate has announced plans to include funding for the establishment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centres across all 774 local government areas in the country in the 2026 budget. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and TETFUND, Senator Mohammed Muntari Dandutse (APC, Katsina South), made this known […] The post UTME: Senate to include funds for creation of more ICT centres across the country in 2026 budget appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Damagum Faults Okowa, Delta Gov’s Defection To APC, Says Nigerians Will Decide In 2027

Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Umar Damagum has faulted recent massive defection from the major opposition party to ruling All Progressive Party. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Ifeanyi Okowa, commissioners and some stakeholders in the state on Wednesday announced their defection to […] The post Damagum Faults Okowa, Delta Gov’s Defection To APC, Says Nigerians Will Decide In 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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67 h. ago Ganduje Celebrates Okowa, Oborevwori’s Defection To APC, Pledges Cooperation

Delta State has experienced a dramatic political shift with the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and former Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). This marks a pivotal moment in the state’s political history and has already begun to reshape the region’s political landscape. […] The post Ganduje Celebrates Okowa, Oborevwori’s Defection To APC, Pledges Cooperation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 d. ago “Defection By Okowa, Oborevwori To PDP Is Testament To Tinubu’s Good Governance” – Wike

The political landscape in Delta State took a significant turn on Wednesday as both Ifeanyi Okowa, former presidential running mate to Atiku Abubakar, and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defections have been hailed by several political figures, including Nyesom Wike, the Minister of […] The post “Defection By Okowa, Oborevwori To PDP Is Testament To Tinubu’s Good Governance” – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago APC Welcomes Gov Oborevwori, Okowa, Others, Assures Of Accommodation

The National Working Committee (NWC) of All Progressives Congress (APC) has welcomed the governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, and other leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State, to its fold. The national publicity secretary of the APC, Felix Morka, who disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday […]

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3 d. ago Massive Defection Hits PDP As Delta Gov, Okowa, Others Joins APC

Former Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and some members of Peoples Democratic Party in the state have defected to All Progressives Congress. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the development was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by Senator James Manager, shortly after a meeting that lasted over six hours at Government House, Asaba. […] The post Massive Defection Hits PDP As Delta Gov, Okowa, Others Joins APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Benue LG tribunal ruling: Rise to your responsibility, save judiciary – Onjeh tells NJC

The former Chairman, Governing Board of the Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu, and APC 2023 Senatorial Candidate for Benue South, Comrade Daniel Onjeh, has raised alarm over what he described as a coordinated attempt to use the judiciary to destabilize the government of Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, through questionable rulings by […] The post Benue LG tribunal ruling: Rise to your responsibility, save judiciary – Onjeh tells NJC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago 150 PDP, LP members defect to APC in Enugu, back Utazi’s suspension

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu At least 150 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, strengthening the opposition party. Prominent defectors include Peter Okonkwo, former Commissioner for Local Government; Nonso Ochi, LP’s 2023 Awgu North candidate; Onyeka Chukwuedo, PDP Awgu South […] The post 150 PDP, LP members defect to APC in Enugu, back Utazi’s suspension appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Ndume Hails Troops For Repelling Terrorists Attack On Borno Community

Senator representing Borno South in the Nigerian Senate, Ali Ndume (APC) has commended troops of 26 Task Force Brigade for repelling Boko Haram terrorists that invaded Gwoza local government headquarters in Borno state. The incident took place at about 11:08am on Friday when the terrorists hibernating around the Mandara Mountains sneaked through Guduf, a community […]

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1 week ago APC Chieftain Wants Tinubu To Appoint Isoko Indigene As SSDC Boss

The Isoko Nation in Delta State has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to appoint an Isoko man or woman as the managing director of the newly established South South Development Commission (SSDC). The Delta State All Progressives Congress (APC)secretary, Peter Akarogbe, who appealed to Lagos on behalf of the Isoko Nation, said that the appointment […]

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1 week ago We don’t need you to win Delta in 2027 – Nwoko to Oborevwori

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri Delta North Senator Ned Nwoko has taken a swipe at Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, saying that the governor is not welcome in his alleged bid to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) to seek reelection. He made this statement at Agbor, Ika South local government area, during the official […] The post We don’t need you to win Delta in 2027 – Nwoko to Oborevwori appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago APC Will Take Over Delta State In 2027 – Gov Okpebholo, Ganduje

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and national chairman of All Progressive Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, have assured that Delta State, just like Edo, is ready to witness practical governance under an APC administration. The duo, alongside other party stalwarts in the South South over the weekend in Agbor, Delta State, said when they received members […]

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2 w. ago Ibrahim tasks parliament globally on supportive budget for defence ministries

Jimoh Ibrahim (APC Senator- Ondo South) and Chairman, Senate Committee on Inter -Parliamentary Affairs has tasked parliaments globally on the read more Ibrahim tasks parliament globally on supportive budget for defence ministries

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2 w. ago Ndume’s Aide Slams Tinubu’s Spokesman Over Hypocritical Branding

The Senior Legislative Aide on Media and Strategy to Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC Borno South), Hon Junaid Jubril Maiva, has on Wednesday taken a swipe at Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, for accusing the Senator as ‚Hypocritical Brander‘. It could be recalled that Senator Ndume, […]

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2 w. ago SEDC Will Check South East Infrastructure Deficit, Marginalisation – APC Chieftain

An All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain in Abia State, Chidi Ogbulafor has said the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) would check infrastructure deficit and marginalisation of the zone. Ogbulafor made the assertion yesterday while speaking to journalists in Umuahia, the state capital, applauding President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of the […]

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2 w. ago SEDC ‘ll Address Infrastructure Deficit, Marginalisation In South

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Abia State, Chidi Ogbulafor said the establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) would check infrastructure deficit and marginalisation of the zone. Ogbulafor stated this on Monday while speaking to journalists in Umuahia, the state capital, where he applauded President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of […]

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2 w. ago Benue Insecurity: Disregard weaponization, unite to surmount challenges, Onjeh urges indigenes

Comrade Daniel Onjeh, APC candidate for Benue South Senatorial District, has urged the people of Benue State to unite against rising insecurity and support Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration. Emphasizing that insecurity thrives in division, Onjeh urged the people of Benue, especially the Idomas, to remain steadfast in their support for the Alia administration. In a […] The post Benue Insecurity: Disregard weaponization, unite to surmount challenges, Onjeh urges indigenes appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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