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Bye-Elections: Litmus Test For Opposition Parties

FELIX NWANERI writes on the forthcoming bye-elections for unoccupied seats in the Senate, House of Representatives and state Houses of Assembly across 12 states and the challenges before the main opposition political parties There is no doubt that the main opposition parties – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) – are up for...
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NNPP Stalwart, Ajadi, Urges Politicians To Give Back To Society

South-West stalwart of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi, has called on politicians to always give back to society through job creation and empowerment initiatives. Ajadi made the call while speaking with journalists in Ibadan on Sunday, shortly after receiving the “Father Abraham Distinguished Award” during the 2025 Father’s Day celebration of...
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Okpebholo Vows To Deliver 2.5m Votes For Tinubu

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to deliver 2.5 million votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, citing extensive infrastructural development across the state—particularly in rural areas—as the foundation for achieving this political target. Speaking at the South-South Stakeholders Forum of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), held in Benin City,...
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APC Denies Diversion Of Funds By Lg In Ondo

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State has denied the allegation that the state government was diverting the funds meant for the local governments in the state from the federation account. The state Director, Media and Publicity, Mr Steve Otaloro, in a statement, described as baseless the allegation by the Social Democratic Party (SDP)...
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My Age-Long Philanthropic Activities Transcend Politics

A stalwart of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, has declared that he had been engaging in philanthropic activities for many years and still doing so, to assist the less- privileged, and not because of his ambition to succeed governor Seyi Makinde in 2007. Speaking in Ibadan, Adegoke said his...
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Shehu Sani Backs Tinubu, Gov Sani For Re-Election

Ahead of the anticipated 2027 general elections, one of the foremost Nigerian human rights activists, Senator Shehu Sani, has declared his full support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, citing national unity and political fairness as key motivations. The former lawmaker, who spoke extensively in an exclusive interview...
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Fubara Disowns Campaign Materials, Calls For Peace In Rivers

Siminalayi Fubara, the suspended Governor of Rivers State, has publicly disassociated himself from campaign material purportedly promoting his candidacy for the 2027 general elections. Debunking the alleged campaign material while speaking to his supporters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Fubara expressed frustration over the unauthorised production of branded caps and shirts bearing his name. The...
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