Ogun State, Nigeria, World News & Stories
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Oke-Mosan 2027: Bolaji Odusina, a physician based in the US, declares interest in Ogun governorship. Likens race to David vs Goliath A governorship aspirant in Ogun State, Dr. Bolaji Odusina, has officially declared her intention to contest the 2027 election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing her ambition as a classic…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that civil servants were pressured to participate in the party’s ongoing electronic membership registration. In a statement, APC National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka described the claim as “entirely false and baseless,” calling it part of a deliberate disinformation campaign by the…
There is unrest among some military officers after Colonel Nurudeen Yusuf, the Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was promoted to Brigadier-General. Some officers told reporters that the promotion was “unusual, especially in a democracy.” They said that while junior officers like Lieutenants, Captains, Majors, and Lieutenant Colonels may be promoted for excellent performance,…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s recent order to remove police officers assigned to important individuals (VIPs), saying it is only a political move and will not solve Nigeria’s growing insecurity. On Sunday, President Tinubu directed that police officers attached to VIPs should be withdrawn immediately and reassigned to community policing.…
Faction clarifies his membership status, says registration unauthorised Chuks Okocha and Folalumi Alaran in Abuja Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has formally registered with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a member. His declaration was made public yesterday through a post on X, where the former PDP presidential candidate also released photographs of himself receiving his…
The Ogun State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is waiting for Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, to indicate interest in using the party as a platform for her reported 2027 political ambition. In recent weeks, billboards bearing Obasanjo-Bello’s image have appeared in parts of Abeokuta, including Abiola…
It’s Official. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Dapo Abiodun winner of 2023 governorship election in Ogun State. In a closely contested election, Abiodun, the current governor, emerged victorious by securing 276,298 votes, defeating Ladi Adebutu from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who came second with 262,383 votes. Biyi Otegbeye from the…
Feelers from the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ogun State have it that plans are in top gear to suspend Chief Derin Adebiyi, the factional Chairman of the party in the state backed by former Governor Ibikunle Amosun, over anti-party activities. Read also: Ogun PDP guber tussle: Sowunmi wins at Appeal Court Multiple sources at…
Amosun, others announced Biyi Otegbeye as ADC Ogun State governorship candidate. Senator Ibikunle Amosun’s supporters have unveiled their African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate. Barrister Biyi Otegbeye, an indigene of Ogun’s Yewa South Local Government Area, is the candidate. Read also: Obasanjo Reply To Buhari: Why Muslim-Muslim Ticket Dangerou Alhaji Olatunde Awonuga of Ogun Waterside Local…
