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Oyetola demands end to political violence in Osun

11+ hour, 20+ min ago  (331+ words) Date: 11 June 2026 3: 14pm WAT Minister of Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for an end to political violence in Osun State and cautioned Governor Ademola Adeleke against what he described as persistent…...

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Court adjourns suit challenging Taraba APC chairmanship primary to July 1

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (316+ words) By: Charles Akpeji Date: 8 June 2026 3: 13pm WAT The adjournment was granted on Monday by Justice Mashkur Salisu following the alleged failure of the defendants in the matter to file and serve their statements of defence within the stipulated time. The suit…...

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Iyabo Obasanjo Quits APC, Cites Unfair Treatment in Ogun

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (464+ words) By: Amarachi Okonkwo Date: 8 June 2026 11: 54am WAT " accuses Adeola(YAYI) of failing to fulfill promises Daughter of Former President, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo has resigned her membership of the All Progressives Congress, accusing the leadership of the party in Ogun State of…...

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UK pledges to deploy election observers in Ekiti, Osun

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (479+ words) By: oluwole_ige, Ayodele Afolabi Date: 5 June 2026 5: 01am WAT " Yilwatda commits to peaceful polls " Fayose, Oluyede trade words over guber election " You can't match Oyebanji, ex-gov tell PDP's candidate " Gunmen attack Osun Accord Party Chairman The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard…...

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2027: No Opposition can stop Gov Yusuf's second term, Kwankwaso replies Gwarzo

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (439+ words) By: Murtala Adewale Date: 31 May 2026 2: 46pm WAT Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf Passing a vote of confidence on Governor Yusuf, the Executive Director Finance, Hadejia Jammaare River Basin Development Authority(HJRBDA), Dr. Musa Illiyasu Kwankwaso, insisted "no amount of opposition…...

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North-Central APC Forum withdraws ultimatum against Yilwatda | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News North-Central APC Forum withdraws ultimatum against Yilwatda North-Central APC Forum withdraws ultimatum against Yilwatda

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (270+ words) By: Owede Agbajileke Date: 31 May 2026 8: 21am WAT The Forum made this known as it announced the withdrawal of the two-week ultimatum earlier issued to the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. However, the Forum withdrew the ultimatum, and tendered apologies to…...

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APC would have been dead in Osun - Wole Oke

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (366+ words) By: Segun Adewole Date: 30 May 2026 12: 18pm WAT Minister of Blue Economy Adegboyega Oyetola This is as rival camps in the state belonging to APC National Secretary Ajibola Basiru, and former APC Scribe and ex-deputy governor Iyiola Omisore; oppose Oke's claim. Oke,…...

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North-Central APC Forum withdraws ultimatum against Yilwatda

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (340+ words) By: Owede Agbajileke Date: 30 May 2026 8: 48am WAT The Forum made this known as it announced the withdrawal of the two-week ultimatum earlier issued to the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. However, the Forum withdrew the ultimatum, and tendered apologies to…...

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2027: Drama as Ganduje replies Kwankwaso over political boy comment

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (471+ words) By: Murtala Adewale Date: 30 May 2026 8: 36am WAT In a swift reaction, Ganduje insisted political relationships should not be reduced to "boy-master" descriptions, adding that Kwankwaso had once served under his custody. Ganduje, in a statement issued by his Chief of Staff,…...

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Post-Primaries Grievances, Defections And APC's Quest To Retain Power In 2027

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (346+ words) By: Adamu Abuh Date: 30 May 2026 5: 05am WAT Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda Already, a governorship aspirant of the APC in Benue State, Dr. Jeffrey Kuraun, has accused the party of frustrating his attempt to challenge the outcome of the disputed governorship primary…...