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Lagos APC Endorses Tinubu For Second Term

21.10.2025

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term, pledging to deliver massive votes for his re-election in 2027. The endorsement came during a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday at Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, bringing together party leaders, ministers, legislators, council chairmen,...

Tinubu Has Not Favoured C’River In Appointments

21.10.2025

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State, Barr. Alphonsus Eba, has expressed dissatisfaction over what he described as the state’s poor representation in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at the South-South APC Constitutional Amendment Public Hearing held in Calabar on Monday, Eba lamented that despite the party’s loyalty, Cross...

Senate Confirms Yusuf Chairman Of NPC, Haruna, Bularafa

21.10.2025

The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, confirmed the nomination of Dr Aminu Yusuf from Niger State as the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC). Other confirmed nominees are: Hon. Kigbu Joseph Haruna (Nasarawa State) and Tonga Betara Bularafa (Yobe State) as National Commissioners of the NPC. New Telegraph had earlier reported that President Bola Ahmed...

2.82m To Vote In Anambra Guber Poll As INEC Holds Media Forum

21.10.2025

A total of 2.82 million registered voters are expected to determine the fate of 16 political parties and their candidates in the forthcoming November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State. The figure represents the final number of registered voters after the last Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the state. This was disclosed on...

Attack On Our Ekiti Secretariat, Act Of Political Terrorism – ADC

21.10.2025

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned the attack on its Ekiti State Secretariat in Ado-Ekiti, describing it as a deliberate act of political terrorism aimed at silencing opposition voices ahead of the governorship election. In a statement issued by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, on Tuesday, the party said the attack...

APC Group Hails Matawalle, Yari For Unity, Renewed Political Strength In Zamfara

21.10.2025

The APC Solidarity Network for Tinubu has applauded Bello Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, for his exemplary leadership, political maturity, and unwavering commitment to strengthening the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North West. The group also commended Senator Abdulaziz Yari, former Governor of Zamfara State, for his steadfast support and close collaboration with Matawalle...

Federal Lawmaker Empowers 100 Vulnerable Women With Entrepreneurship Skills

21.10.2025

A member of the House of Representatives representing Akwanga/Nassarawa-Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency, Jeremiah Umaru, has empowered over 100 widows and other vulnerable women across the 35 electoral wards of his constituency with various entrepreneurship skills. Speaking during the event held on Tuesday in Akwanga, Nasarawa State, the lawmaker said the initiative formed part of his empowerment...

Benue Lawmaker Dumps PDP, Joins APC

21.10.2025

A lawmaker representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Ojema Ojotu on Tuesday announced his resignation from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Ojotu’s resignation was announced on the floor of the House by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Tuesday, October 21. READ ALSO New Telegraph reports that Ojotu,...

Why Oppositions Fail To Live Up To Expectations

21.10.2025

The Lagos Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) has slammed the opposition parties for failing to live up to expectation, describing them as directionless. The party, who spoke in a press statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, said the party observed with grave concern the deteriorating state of the so-called opposition...

Northern Delegation To Visit Fasoranti Over Tinubu’s Reelection

21.10.2025

Northern leaders under the aegis of the Northern Bridge Builders Forum are set to visit the Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, to seek his support for the reelection of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. The Northern Bridge Builders Forum comprises distinguished and accomplished personalities from the 19 Northern states and the...