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Politics · The Punch ·2027: Abiodun unveils Ogun APC campaign council
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has unveiled the All Progressives Congress campaign council for the 2027 elections. The development signals the party’s early organisational preparations in the state, with the council expected to coordinate campaign activities and mobilisation ahead of the polls.
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Politics · PM News ·Otti speaks on how successor as Abia governor will emerge
Abia Governor Alex Otti has addressed the process through which his successor will eventually emerge. The report focuses on his remarks about leadership succession in the state, without providing further details in the headline about the specific process, candidates or timeline involved.
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Politics · Vanguard ·I don’t tolerate godfathers so I won’t be one – Otti
Abia State Governor Alex Otti says he does not tolerate political godfathers and therefore will not seek to become one himself. His remarks indicate a position against political sponsorship or control by influential individuals, while affirming that he does not intend to exercise that kind of influence over others.
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Politics · Premium Times ·2027: Former presiding officers back Tinubu, to mobilise 11 million votes
Former presiding officers have declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s bid in the 2027 election and announced plans to mobilise 11 million votes for his campaign. The development signals an organised effort by the former officials to strengthen Tinubu’s political support ahead of the poll.
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Politics · Vanguard ·Toyin Abraham rejects inclusion in Lagos APC campaign council
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has reportedly rejected her inclusion in the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress campaign council. The headline indicates that she does not wish to be listed as part of the party’s campaign structure, though it provides no details about her reasons or the council’s activities.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
Constituency Seat Dispute: Court Orders INEC To Recognise Anambra Lawmaker As APGA Candidate
A court has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognise an Anambra lawmaker as the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in a disputed constituency seat. The ruling concerns the lawmaker’s political status and the party’s representation in the electoral process.
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Politics · Vanguard ·Lagos 2027: Egunjobi, Ninolowo dump APC for APM
Ahead of the 2027 Lagos elections, Egunjobi and Ninolowo have reportedly left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). The move signals a change in their political affiliation, although the headline does not provide further details about their reasons or intended roles.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
Anambra Debts controversy: Obi Says He Will Personally Respond -Obienyem
Peter Obi, through his aide Valentine Obienyem, says he will personally respond to the controversy surrounding alleged debts linked to Anambra State. The statement indicates that Obi intends to address questions or claims about the state’s financial obligations directly.
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Politics · Daily Trust ·
2027: ‘APC Govs Can’t Dictate Tinubu’s Alliances’
Ahead of the 2027 elections, the report concerns claims that governors of the All Progressives Congress cannot unilaterally determine President Bola Tinubu’s political alliances. The headline points to a discussion of the limits of governors’ influence over the president’s coalition-building and strategic relationships.
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Politics · The Punch ·
FG to hold youth Confab in October
The Federal Government is scheduled to organise a youth conference in October. The planned gathering is expected to focus on youth-related discussions and engagement, although the headline does not provide details about the participants, agenda, venue or specific date.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·NDC: Obi-Kwankwaso movement unveils campaign council
The National Democratic Congress has unveiled a campaign council linked to the political movement associated with Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. The development signals the formal organisation of the group’s campaign activities, although the headline does not provide details about the council’s membership, structure, mandate or planned activities.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
First Lady Office Unconstitutional, Won’t Exist Under My Presidency – Sowore
Presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has said the office of the First Lady is unconstitutional and would not exist under an administration led by him. His position signals that he would not formally recognise or maintain the office if elected president.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
Anambra Debts Row: Ex-SSG Oseloka Obaze Testifies To Obi’s Handover Of Funds To Obiano
Former Anambra State Secretary to the Government, Oseloka Obaze, has testified in a dispute over the state’s debts, reportedly providing evidence concerning former Governor Peter Obi’s transfer of funds to his successor, Willie Obiano, during the handover of administration.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Odidiomo woos Ido, Ibarapa-East community devt council, unveils ‘social pact’ for Oyo South
Odidiomo engaged residents and leaders of Ido and Ibarapa-East communities while presenting a social pact outlining his proposed development priorities for Oyo South. The initiative appears aimed at strengthening community involvement and setting out commitments on local development across the senatorial district.
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Politics · Premium Times ·2027: Abiodun inaugurates Ogun APC campaign council, orders grassroots immediate mobilisation
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has inaugurated the All Progressives Congress campaign council ahead of the 2027 elections. He directed party officials and supporters to begin immediate grassroots mobilisation, signalling an early organisational effort to strengthen the APC’s campaign structure across the state.
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Politics · PM News ·
Edo LG chair threatens to eject drivers wearing opposition party’s caps
An Edo State local government chair has threatened to remove or expel commercial drivers who wear caps associated with an opposition political party. The reported warning links drivers’ political clothing choices to possible action by the local government, though the headline provides no further details about the specific council or enforcement measures.
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Politics · Daily Post ·2027: ‘Directors in Abia use Keke to work under Otti’ – PDP guber candidate, Anosike
Abia PDP governorship candidate Anosike has alleged that directors in the state use tricycles, commonly known as keke, to commute to work under Governor Otti’s administration. The claim comes amid political positioning and discussion ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Politics · Leadership News ·
Court Strikes Out EFCC’s Forfeiture Bid Against Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman
A court has struck out the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s application seeking forfeiture involving former Power Minister Saleh Mamman. The ruling ends the commission’s forfeiture bid in the matter, although the headline does not state the court’s reasons or provide further details about the case.
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Politics · Nigerian Tribune ·Gombe gov pledges support for accelerated take-off of new Army formations
The Gombe State governor has pledged the state government’s support to help accelerate the take-off of newly established Nigerian Army formations. The commitment signals cooperation between the state and the military to facilitate the formations’ operations and development, although the headline does not provide further details on the specific support or locations involved.
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Politics · The Punch ·
Kwara gov appoints PDP chieftain Ameerul Hajj for 2027
The Kwara State governor has appointed a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party as Ameerul Hajj for the 2027 pilgrimage, according to The Punch. The appointment places the party figure in charge of leading or overseeing the state’s Hajj delegation for that period.
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