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Handling Voter Apathy In Nigerian Elections

Voter apathy has become one of the most persistent challenges confronting Nigeria’s democracy. Despite the country’s return to civil rule in 1999, voter turnout in general elections has fluctuated and, in recent cycles, declined significantly. Millions of registered voters now choose to stay away from the polls, raising concerns about legitimacy, representation and the health...
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Make Your Campaigns Issue-Based, Oladele Tells Ogun Guber Aspirants

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State and former Acting Chairman of the Federal Character Commission representing Ogun State, Hon. Kayode Oladele, has asked politicians and governorship aspirants to make their campaign issues-based. Oladele stated this, while backing the recent call by public affairs commentator and politician, Mr Segun Showunmi, urging...
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Kano Warns Galadima Against Spreading False News About Gov Yusuf

The Kano State Government has warned Engr. Buba Galadima, against the deliberate spread of misinformation capable of undermining public order or eroding trust in public institutions and instigating the public against Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. “We call on commentators and political actors to act responsibly, verify facts, and refrain from sensational claims designed solely to...
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Elections Are Won At Polling Units, Not In Abuja

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has declared that electoral victories in Nigeria are determined at the grassroots, not at the national level. Speaking to journalists after a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Friday, the Governor said elections are won at polling units and through local structures. “I...
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Don’t Allow Division Define Us, Oborevwori Tells Politicians

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, urged political leaders to remain united and rise above bitterness and rivalry, maintaining that Nigeria’s advancement depends on cooperation, mutual respect, and collective responsibility. Speaking at the Funeral Mass of Senator Peter Nwaoboshi held at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Ibusa, Governor Oborevwori said the life and...
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25 Osun PDP Lawmakers Defect To Accord Party

Twenty-five members of the Osun State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have formally declared their defection to the Accord. A statement issued by the speaker’s Chief Press Secretary, Olamide Tiamiyu, confirmed that the decision was reached during a parliamentary meeting. According to the statement, the members had...
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Fintiri’s Defection Long Expected – PDP

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said the defection of Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, to the All Progressives Congress (APC) was long expected. The party, in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Ini Emembong, noted that though the governor had severally denied the defection rumour, his announcement on Friday in a broadcast...
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INEC Should Accord Turaki-Led NWC Recognition Immediately

The Conference of Professionals in the People’s Democratic Party (CP-PDP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately recognise the Kabiru Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) as the valid leadership of the party. The conference, in a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Obinna Nwachukwu, on Friday, said it is based...
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Bala Mohammed Meets Tinubu, Rules Out APC Defection

President Bola Tinubu on Friday met with the executive Governor of Bauchi State, Sen. Bala Mohammed, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Governor Mohammed, who spoke after meeting with the President, ruled out any plans to defect from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 elections. According to the two-term Governor, the closed-door...
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