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Osun APC Greets Adeleke on 65th Birthday, Slams His Leadership as ‘Monumental Failure’; Governor Fires Back

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended birthday wishes to Governor Ademola Adeleke on his 65th birthday, but not without using the occasion to sharply criticize his administration’s performance. In a statement on Tuesday, the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, described Governor Adeleke’s leadership as a “monumental

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APC Not to Blame for PDP’s Crisis — Felix Morka Fires Back at Ologbondiyan

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has denied claims that the ruling party is behind the internal crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing such insinuations as unfounded. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Morka countered the position of Kola Ologbondiyan, former National

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Delta Speaker, 21 Lawmakers Dump PDP for APC Over Party Crisis

In a sweeping political shake-up, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and 21 other lawmakers have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing deepening internal crises within the PDP. The mass defection took place on Tuesday during a plenary session, where

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EFCC Not Targeting Opposition — Chairman Olukoyede

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has debunked claims that President Bola Tinubu is using the anti-graft agency to witch-hunt opposition politicians, describing such allegations as baseless distractions. Speaking on Channels Television, Olukoyede asserted that there is no political interference in the operations of the EFCC, adding that the agency’s

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APC Says Its ‘Plane’ Ready for Takeoff After Governor Eno’s PDP Jab

Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has responded to remarks by Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno, assuring him that its political “plane” is fit to fly, after the governor likened the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to a faulty aircraft. Governor Eno, a PDP member, had reportedly made a metaphorical comparison describing

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Atiku Dismisses Okowa’s Defection to APC, Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says he is unshaken by the defection of his former running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), insisting he remains committed to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking through his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku said he bears no grudges and respects the democratic right of

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‘I Don’t Think He Has the Authority to Condemn My Decision’— Okowa Hits Back at Saraki

Former Delta State Governor and 2023 vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ifeanyi Okowa, has fired back at former Senate President Bukola Saraki over remarks criticising his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Speaking during a live interview on Arise News, Mr Okowa described Mr Saraki’s comments as both “improper” and

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2027: El-Rufai Says Governors Not Needed to Defeat Tinubu, Insists on People-Driven Opposition

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, says a new opposition coalition can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections without relying on the support of state governors. El-Rufai, who recently defected from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), made this known during a media chat in Kano.

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2027 Election Outcome Already Determined, Dele Farotimi Alleges

Renowned lawyer and public affairs analyst, Dele Farotimi, has expressed grave concerns over the prospects for genuine democratic change in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Speaking in an exclusive interview with News Central, Mr Farotimi, known for his outspoken critiques of the political establishment, said he believes the outcome of the next elections may already be

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Delta CPS Denies Okowa Defected to Evade EFCC Probe

The Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, has refuted claims that former Vice Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ifeanyi Okowa, defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to avoid investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Speaking during an interview on Yanga FM’s programme, Wetin

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