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Osun LG: Adeleke, APC lock horns over planned crisis

Osun LG: Adeleke, APC lock horns over planned crisis

OSOGBO —FOLLOWING the local government area elections conducted last Saturday, the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, yesterday, accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of plotting to foment trouble in the state. This came as elected Chairmen and Councillors on the platform of the APC resumed in some local government council secretariats despite the withdrawal of …

Osun LG: Adeleke, APC lock horns over planned crisis

Osun PDP, APC Clash Over LG Polls as Governor Adeleke Imposes Movement Ban Ahead of Elections

In anticipation of the local government elections scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has announced a statewide restriction on vehicular movement from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. This measure aims to ensure a peaceful electoral process and prevent the influx of disruptive elements. Governor Adeleke emphasized the necessity of this …

Osun LG: Adeleke, APC lock horns over planned crisis

Osun Govt Declines Police Advice, Insist on Holding LG Election

The Osun State Government has declined the security advice from the Nigeria Police Force, which clamoured for the temporary halt of the local government election scheduled for today (Saturday). Reports has it that the Nigeria Police had on Friday called for the temporary halt of the election within Osun state based on high intelligence gathering. …

Atiku Condemns Lagos Assembly Crisis, Calls It a Threat to Democracy

“With Atiku Abubakar in Charge, Nigeria Will Experience Rapid Economic Progress” – Dr. Kalu

In a recent statement, Dr. Emeka Kalu, President of the ECK Foundation, expressed confidence in former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s ability to address Nigeria’s economic challenges if elected in the 2027 presidential race. Kalu highlighted Atiku’s leadership experience and vision as essential assets for revitalizing the nation’s economy. Kalu criticized the current administration’s management of …

APC takes over 14 LG secretariats in Osun

Officials of Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Wednesday took over 14 council secretariats across the state. When TodayPriceNG went around some of the affected council areas, police officers were present. However, the councils where the takeover occurred were not policed when the incident happened. Some of the affected local government …

APC closes case at Edo tribunal after calling four witnesses

APC closes case at Edo tribunal after calling four witnesses

The All Progressives Congress, (APC) has closed its defense in the petition at the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal challenging its victory in the Sept. 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo. The party, which is the 3rd respondent in the petition, closed its case after four witnesses gave testimony to substantiate its claim of victory …

APC stalwart, 4 others killed in fresh herders attack in Otukpo

APC stalwart, 4 others killed in fresh herders attack in Otukpo

Benue—An All Progressive Congress, APC, Councillorship aspirant in the last local government polls, Amedu Agaba and four others were Wednesday night reportedly killed in the escalating crisis between armed herdsmen and the locals of Okpomaju village in Okete Ward of Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state. Several persons were also reported to have …

We’re enjoying the entertainment — APC mocks crisis-ridden PDP

We’re enjoying the entertainment — APC mocks crisis-ridden PDP

Amid the leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the All ruling Progressives Congress (APC) has described the opposition party as an entity that cannot manage anything. The APC said the PDP mismanaged the country and left rots behind after ruling Nigeria for 16 years, adding that the party would going into extinction. While …

Ex-minister Olanrewaju: Obasa’s return as Lagos speaker killing democracy

Tinubu Attempted to Mediate Lagos Assembly Crisis Before Obasa’s Impeachment, Says APC Chieftain

Fouad Oki, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made efforts to resolve the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly before Speaker Mudashiru Obasa was impeached. On Monday, lawmakers impeached Obasa over allegations of misconduct and financial impropriety. He was replaced by his former deputy, Mojisola Meranda. Speaking on Channels Television, Oki …