Twenty-five members of the Osun State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have defected to the Accord Party, deepening the political realignment in the state. The development means PDP loses grip on Osun Assembly following the lawmakers’ decision to align with Governor Ademola Adeleke, who left the PDP for […]
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The African Democratic Congress has rejected the revised 2026–2027 general election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission, describing it as a politically biased plan designed to favour the re-election of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the new deadlines and
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…gives reason Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statewide broadcast on Friday, Fintiri described the move as a “strategic decision taken in the best interest of Adamawa State and its people.” He said the decision followed wide consultations and
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election following changes to Nigeria’s electoral law. The Commission had earlier fixed Saturday, February 20, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections, while the Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections were scheduled for Saturday,
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The newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has pledged to run a transparent and accountable administration in the Nigeria Police Force. Disu made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja during a ceremony marking his assumption of office as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police, following the retirement of his predecessor, Mr Kayode Egbetokun.
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In a landmark development for Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals is set to supply between 60 and 65 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) daily, effectively surpassing the country’s current petrol demand. The announcement was made by the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, in Lagos, confirming that structured offtake
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Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the recent attack in Benin City, Edo State, describing it as a worrying sign for Nigeria’s democracy. The incident occurred at the residence of former APC National Chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun, where gunmen reportedly opened fire and riddled the gate and several vehicles with bullets. Speaking in a video
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President Bola Tinubu has appointed AIG Tunji Disu as the new acting IGP following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun from office. Egbetokun, who was appointed in June 2023 for a four-year tenure expected to end in 2027 under the amended Police Act, stepped down citing pressing family considerations. The President accepted his resignation and commended
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A group of youths from Kogi State has raised N100 million to purchase the presidential nomination and expression of interest forms for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election. The N100 million dummy cheque was presented to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress by the Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Ododo,
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The Lagos State Government has approved a 13 per cent increase in fares across Bus Reform Initiative schemes, covering Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and standard bus routes. The Head of Corporate Communication of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), Mr Kolawole Ojelabi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. Ojelabi said Governor Babajide
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