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Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji’s Performance Guarantees Re-Election, Says Kaduna Governor Uba Sani

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani says Oyebanji’s performance ensures re-election, citing achievements in infrastructure, education, and youth empowerment ahead of polls. Kaduna State Governor and National Chairman, Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council, Senator Uba Sani, has said that his Ekiti State counterpart, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has already earned victory ahead...

APC Condemns Makinde Over ‘Operation Wetie’ Remarks, Says Governor Inciting Violence

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

APC accuses Makinde of invoking violent history to incite unrest, calls him unfit for office and threatens security. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned remarks by Seyi Makinde, accusing the Oyo State Governor of inciting violence and threatening national security. In a press statement issued in Abuja on April...

APC Youth Leader Dayo Israel Convenes Renewed Hope Talks, Connects Students With Top Government Officials

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Dayo Israel hosts Renewed Hope dialogue at University of Abuja, linking students with ministers to discuss reforms and opportunities. The APC National Youth Leader, Dayo Israel, has convened the maiden edition of Renewed Hope Conversations at University of Abuja, weekend, drawing a gathering of ministers, heads of government agencies, and over 1,000 students...

Utomi Urges Opposition To Tackle ‘Ponzi Economics’

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

Utomi calls on opposition parties to confront current economic policies and pursue production-driven growth to reduce poverty and inequality. A political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has charged opposition parties to rescue Nigeria from what he described as “ponzi economics” of the current administration led by the All Progressives Congress (APC)....

Alleged No-Confidence Vote a Hoax, Group Defends Senator Karimi, Blasts ‘Political Jobbers’

NewsDeskNgApr 27, 2026April 27, 20260

A civil society group, the Volunteer Media Advocacy for Accountable Leadership, has dismissed as “baseless and politically motivated” claims that members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lokoja passed a vote of no confidence on Sunday Karimi. In a statement signed by its Country Director of Mobilisation, Joseph Ezejiegu,...

APC Names Uba Sani As Ekiti Governorship Campaign Council Chairman

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

The All Progressives Congress has appointed Uba Sani to lead Ekiti governorship campaign efforts. The All Progressives Congress (APC) has named Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State as Chairman of its Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council, signalling the party’s push to consolidate its efforts ahead of the forthcoming election....

Presidency Defends Tinubu, Dismisses ADC Criticism Over Convention Remarks

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

Presidency says Bola Tinubu did not target ADC in party’s convention remarks, dismissing claims of anti-democratic comments as political distortion. The Presidency on Saturday defended President Bola Tinubu following criticism from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over his remarks about the party’s recent national convention. Reacting to Tinubu’s alleged comments...

Oredo Rep Seat: Iyamu’s Rise Sparks Tension Amid Claims of High-Level Endorsement

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

The contest for the Oredo Federal House of Representatives ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has taken a dramatic turn, with emerging indications that the race may have been quietly influenced by powerful forces within the party’s national structure. Investigation revealed that the aspiration of Dr....

AI-generated campaign photos of Wadada stir controversy in Nasarawa

NewsDeskNgApr 26, 2026April 26, 20260

Campaign photos of Nasarawa State governorship aspirant, Ahmed Wadada, have sparked controversy online over alleged manipulation with artificial intelligence technology to exaggerate crowd at the event. While the original photos are being circulated side-by-side with the AI-altered ones, commentators online and a political scientist have decried how politicians resort to...

Niger Good Governance Forum Hails Senator Sani Musa’s Performance, Endorses Him for Third Term

NewsDeskNgApr 25, 2026April 25, 20260

…Commends Gov Bago’s Development Drive The Niger Good Governance Forum has commended Senator Mohammed Sani Musa for his responsive and people-centred representation, endorsing him for a third term in the national assembly. The endorsement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday and signed by Bagudu Musa Bagudu, president of...