Politics
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INEC Breathes Hope into Atiku-Obi Bloc, Clears ADA, 13 Others
The political coalition led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi received a major boost on Thursday as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) cleared the All...
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Premature Campaigns Attract No Sanctions Under Current Law – INEC
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has disclosed that the Electoral Act provides no sanction for politicians who begin campaigns before the legally approved 150-day period. He...
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Just In: Senator Gbenga Daniel, Folarin Disowned by Ogun APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Gateway State (Ogun) has ratified the suspension of Senator Gbenga Daniel and Hon. Kunle Folarin over alleged anti-party activities. The decision followed the endorsement of...
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Late Court Verdict Puts SDP on Ballot for Saturday’s Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed compliance with a Federal High Court ruling directing the inclusion of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and its candidates in tomorrow’s bye-elections across 12...
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Ikeja LG: Holiday Jobs, Free GCE Forms, Link Road Top AKOD’s Early Achievements
Going by what Chairman Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD) has done in just three weeks since assuming office, it is safe to say that Ikeja is in for an era of purposeful and...
Read moreDetailsLagos APC Slams Ex-Minister for Turning Against Party
The Centre of Excellence (Lagos) chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, as a political betrayer. This followed the former Minister's comments at a...
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Ambode Declares Support for Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election, Denies Defection Rumour
A former State Governor of the Centre of Excellence (Lagos), Akinwunmi Ambode, has declared his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Saturday,...
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Tinubu Approves Appointment of New Federal Fire Service Boss
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of DCG Olumode Samuel Adeyemi as the new Controller-General of the Federal Fire Service (FFS), effective from August 14, 2025. The announcement was made...
Read moreDetailsAPC to Protesters: LG Appointments Will Follow Party Rules
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has responded to a peaceful protest staged at the Lagos State House of Assembly over the composition of local government cabinets across...
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Leadership with Purpose: Ajose Begins New Era in Olorunda LCDA
Amid a crowd of political leaders, traditional rulers, and residents, Hon. Peter Ajose on Sunday took the oath of office as the sixth Executive Chairman of Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA),...
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