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Tinubu: Tunji Braithwaite would have supported my administration to build a progressive Nigeria
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (442+ words) Braithwaite, founder of the Nigeria Advance Party (NAP), was the presidential candidate of the party in 1983 and 2003. He died in 2016, aged 82, following a treadmill mishap in his home. Speaking at the 10th anniversary of his passing and the launch of Braithwaite's…...
Ex-SDP guber candidate Ajaka declares Kogi senatorial bid under APC
13+ hour, 12+ min ago (279+ words) Murtala Ajaka, the former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Kogi, has announced his intention to contest for the Kogi-east senatorial seat in the 2027 elections. In a statement published on Facebook, Ajaka said he had received "countless…...
Oyo APC leaders endorse Sharafadeen Alli as consensus governorship candidate
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (284+ words) The decision was taken on Friday at a meeting held at the Samonda area of Ibadan, Oyo state capital. The meeting was attended by several APC stakeholders, including Ayo Adeseun, a former senator; Fatai Ibikunle, director of the South West…...
Yilwatda distributes N280m grant, tools to youths in Plateau
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (207+ words) The programme, tagged "Renewed Hope Scale-Up, saw the distribution of tools, equipment, and N280 million in grants to beneficiaries at an event in Jos. Items distributed include tricycles, sewing machines, welding and carpentry toolkits, auto mechanic equipment, POS machines with startup…...
Adamawa APC governorship aspirant seeks urgent security reinforcement in vulnerable north-east communities
1+ week, 1+ day ago (293+ words) Haske is reacting to a recent killing of residents of the Mayo Ladde community in the Hong LGA of the state by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. According to Reuters, about 20 people were killed on Tuesday when terrorists riding on motorbikes…...
REWIND: Buhari, Tinubu, el-Rufai led 2013 protest calling for Jega's resignation
3+ week, 6+ hour ago (544+ words) Tony Nwoye of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) got 97, 700 votes to place second while APC's Chris Ngige came third with 95, 963. The APC leaders alleged rigging and called for the resignation of Attahiru Jega as INEC chairman. Leading the protest were…...
Tinubu: Nigeria better off than other African countries -- let's thank God
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (357+ words) President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria is better off economically when juxtaposed with other African countries." Tinubu spoke on Friday at a civic reception in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state, after inaugurating a handful of projects. The president said his administration is aware…...
Jandor: No APC guber hopeful has been anointed in Lagos -- but I'll back eventual pick
3+ week, 12+ hour ago (224+ words) In a statement signed by Gbenga Ogunleye, his spokesperson, Jandor dismissed ongoing speculations suggesting that a preferred candidate has been endorsed for the Lagos governorship race. He said no such decision has been taken by the party leadership. "We restate,…...
Tinubu should be re-elected, continuity key to Nigeria's progress, says support group
3+ week, 2+ day ago (429+ words) The Progressives Network for Tinubu (PNT) has urged Nigerians to support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Olumide Obadele, director-general of the group, said the Tinubu administration has recorded significant…...
APC presents certificates of return to newly elected NWC members
3+ week, 2+ day ago (237+ words) The certificates were presented to the NWC members on Thursday at the party's national secretariat in Abuja. Aminu Masari, who chaired the 2026 APC national convention election sub-committee and served as chairman of the national convention central coordination committee, led the…...