The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled Mrs. Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun as the running mate to the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola popularly known as Yayi ahead of the 2027 governorship election in the state. The announcement was made on Sunday during the APC…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that terror financiers, bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements threatening Nigeria’s security will face the full force of the law, warning that no mercy will be shown to those who profit from the bloodshed of innocent citizens. The President made the declaration in his…
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AbiodunOgun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has paid glowing tribute to the late South-West Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief (Mrs.) Yetunde Shakirat Adesanya, describing her as a loyal political associate, respected grassroots mobiliser, and distinguished leader whose life was devoted to the service of humanity and…
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