Politics

OGUN: Iyabo Obasanjo drops governorship ambition for Sen Adeola

The daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo has abandoned her dream of becoming governor and is supporting Senator Solomon Adeola. Iyabo Obasanjo, a former senator representing Ogun Central announced the development in a statement on Monday saying he will no longer pursue his dream of contesting the Ogun state governorship election in 2027. He attributed his decision to the …

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Supreme Court to hear appeals from ADC and PDP on April 22, orders expedited hearing – THIS END

By Victor Osula, Abuja Nigeria’s Supreme Court has set April 22, 2026, for the hearing of two high-stakes appeals arising from leadership disputes within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while also granting an expedited hearing in both matters due to their political urgency and electoral implications. The twin appeals, which border on the legitimacy …

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Oyebanji Gifts Ekiti-Born Africa Spelling Bee Champion, Coach, School N8m

*To sponsor the winner in China for the World Championship Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has gifted Ekiti-born Miss Adeolu Oluwadamilola, who recently emerged winner of the Africa Spelling Bee competition, her coach and her school, St. Lawrence Metropolitan College, Ado Ekiti cash gifts worth N8 million. The Governor also pledged to sponsor the African Spelling Bee champion, along …

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Ogun Should Not Be Captured: Showunmi Criticizes Yayi’s Appearance

… Warns against “imposed consensus”, calls for resistance Daud Olatunji A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ogun State, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has criticized the emergence of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State in the forthcoming elections, warning that the development signals a dangerous drift …

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The imperative of transparent APC primaries in Abia if the party is to win the 2027 gubernatorial elections

Party primary elections over the years have been the beacon of internal democracy, cohesion of different party structures and team spirit to ensure the victory of a candidate who emerges victorious in transparent party primary elections.This will allow a political party to face opposition party candidates in major elections.A transparent party primary election for the selection of the APC governorship …

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SWAN Imo holds a seminar on ethics on Tuesday

Post views: 23 By Silvernews The Imo State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) will hold a seminar on Ethics in Sports Journalism in conjunction with its general convention in Owerri on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. In a statement jointly signed by its president, Cosmos Chukwuemeka, and secretary, Tunde Liadi, the association said the seminar was …

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ADC crisis: South West youth mobilize for 7-day ‘Occupy INEC’ protest against cancellation of party leaders

A new political tension is brewing within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as youth groups and aspirants from the South West have announced a seven-day protest dubbed “Occupy INEC South-West Protest” over the alleged deletion of the party’s national leadership from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal.. The mobilization comes at a time when concerns are growing within the …

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