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A former governor of Osun State and interim national secretary of the African Democratic Congress Coalition, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has expressed optimism that the party would defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress in the next general elections. To this end, the former governor called on party members to work together…
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Ahead of next year’s governorship election in Osun, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Monday, announced dates for the commencement of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). Making this disclosure in Osogbo, during a meeting with Electoral Officers (EOs), the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Dr Mutiu Adegoke, hinted that the…
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An Islamic human rights group, the Muslim Rights Concern, has called for constitutional amendments to establish Sharia courts in all South West states MURIC also demanded that Fridays be declared public holidays in recognition of Muslim worship practices across the country. The group’s Founder and Executive Director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola,…
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The Esa-Oke community in Osun State has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to conduct an impartial and non-partisan investigation into the protracted boundary and chieftaincy disputes between the town and its neighbouring settlement, Ido-Ayegunle, located in Obokun Local Government Area of the state. The community denied involvement in the recent…
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An Imam in Aranka community, Ede, Osun State has been arrested by the police for allegedly raping his neighbour’s 8-year-old daughter. The community was thrown into a frenzy when the victim’s mother raised alarm after catching the Imam, simply identified as Kadiri, in the act on Saturday afternoon. It was…
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As opposition political figures rally around the African Democratic Congress in a bid to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, Sunday PUNCH has learnt that leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party are stepping up efforts to prevent further defections from the party. Multiple sources in the party,…
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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed rumours suggesting his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting he remains a loyal member and the party’s leader in the state. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Governor Ademola Adeleke — who defeated APC candidate Gboyega Oyetola in…
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The New Nigeria Peoples Party says its 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, does not have its platform to contest against President Bola Tinubu and or any other presidential candidate at the moment in 2027. The NNPP National Chairman, Dr Agbo Major, made this known in a statement on Saturday. The…
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A former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has declared that regardless of any strategic appointments or political manoeuvres, President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress will face defeat in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on News Central on Friday, Dalung dismissed the potential impact of defections…
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A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has criticised Nigerians for being too passive in the face of worsening hardship. Amaechi said the country needs a bold and radical shift to bring about change. He stated this on Thursday in Abuja during the public launch of the 2025 Nigeria Social…
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