The Chairperson of the Akala Transformation Movement (ATM) and former First Lady of Oyo State, Chief (Mrs) Oluwakemi Alao-Akala, has called for the full implementation of local government autonomy, saying it will bring governance closer to Nigerians and accelerate development at the grassroots. Alao-Akala made the call during an ATM outreach held at Equilibrium Resorts,...
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UMAHI EMERGES AS A DRIVING FORCE IN THE 2027 APC PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN COUNCIL
—Appointed Deputy Director-General for Infrastructure, Mobilisation and Sensitisation‎‎President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the constitution of the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, bringing together prominent political leaders, experienced strategists and grassroots mobilisers to coordinate the campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Elections.‎‎Among the key appointments is that of the Honourable Minister...
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Alao-Akala Widows Rally Support for Oriire Kidnap Victims, Move to Sustain Late Governor’s Legacy
The widows of the late former Oyo State Governor, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, have extended financial assistance to two women who lost their husbands in the recent kidnapping crisis in Oriire Local Government Area of the state, saying the late governor’s legacy of service must continue to impact the lives of ordinary Nigerians. The intervention was...
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Tinubu’s Security Push Pays Off as 163 Woro Abductees Regain Freedom — AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies for the successful rescue of 163 women and children abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The governor, who received the rescued victims in Ilorin on Friday, said the development was a major relief after months...
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Saraki Donates Brand New SUV, Cash to Ilorin Chief Imam, Receives Prayers for Self, PDP Candidate
Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has donated a brand new Toyota Land Cruiser Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), millions of naira in cash and other gift items to the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammed Bashir Dan-Suluki, during a courtesy visit following his arrival in Kwara State. The presentation, according to Saraki’s Media Office,...
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NDC Appoints Pat Utomi to Lead Reconciliation Panel
By Prosper Okoye Nigeria’s opposition Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has appointed a seven-member National Reconciliation Committee, chaired by political economist Prof. Pat Utomi, to resolve disputes arising from its recent party primaries and reunite party members ahead of upcoming elections. The committee will engage with aspirants across the country to address outstanding grievances stemming from...
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NDC Urges INEC to Reject Delta Lawmaker’s Seat Declaration, Alleges Political Persecution
Nigeria’s National Democratic Coalition (NDC) on Tuesday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disregard the Delta State House of Assembly’s declaration of the seat of lawmaker Collins Egbetanah vacant, describing the action as unconstitutional and politically motivated. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, the party said Egbetanah, who...
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NDC Disowns ‘Fake’ Candidate Lists, Alleges Plot to Sow Confusion
By Prosper Okoye The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has distanced itself from purported lists of candidates circulating on social media for Imo, Abia, Anambra and other states, describing them as fake and unauthorised. In a statement issued on Thursday, the party’s National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Alex-Morgan Enekweizu, urged members and the public to disregard the...
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Accord State Chairmen Welcome Gbenga Hashim’s Emergence as 2027 Presidential Candidate*
Twenty three state chairmen of the Accord Party have endorsed and formally welcomed the emergence of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, describing his candidacy as a unifying force and a credible platform for national renewal. In a joint statement issued on Saturday, June 13, the chairmen said...
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Natasha Idibia and the Emergence of a New Political Identity in Edo Politics
By Ajiri Daniels At a time when many Nigerians are becoming increasingly frustrated with traditional politics, a new generation of political figures is beginning to attract public attention not necessarily because of political dynasty or old structures, but because of visibility, relatability, and grassroots connection. Across Edo State, Natasha Idibia is gradually becoming one of...