Senator Alli crushes Adelabu to emerge Oyo APC Governorship candidate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Oyo State ended with a sweeping victory for Senator Sarafadeen Alli, who emerged as the party’s candidate after securing 578,143 votes in the exercise held across the state.
Alli defeated other contenders by a wide margin, with Senator Buhari polling 37,265 votes, while former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, garnered 19,193 votes.
The outcome of the primary sparked celebrations among supporters of the APC chieftain, as prominent businessman and Okanlomo Oodua/Bada Olubadan, Dotun Sanusi, described the victory as a reflection of the confidence reposed in Alli’s leadership and vision for Oyo State.
In a congratulatory message, Sanusi praised members of the APC, market groups, political associates and supporters for their commitment throughout the exercise, saying the result represented a triumph for progressive forces in the state seeking a new direction ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Despite the overwhelming victory recorded by Alli, the exercise was trailed by controversy as Adelabu alleged widespread irregularities in parts of the state.
Speaking with journalists shortly after casting his vote at Ward 9 in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, Adelabu maintained that the process in his ward was orderly, peaceful and transparent, adding that he received massive support from party members there. According to him, more than 430 out of about 437 registered members voted in his favour in the ward.
While expressing satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise in his immediate constituency, the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria alleged that reports from other parts of Oyo State pointed to incidents of intimidation, manipulation and electoral misconduct.
Adelabu claimed that voting allegedly commenced ahead of schedule in some wards, while party members in certain areas were prevented from participating through threats and violence. He further alleged that results were compiled in some locations where elections reportedly did not hold.
The APC stalwart also accused some party officials of collaborating with particular aspirants in an attempt to impose consensus candidates, contrary to the directive of the party’s national leadership for a transparent direct primary election. He insisted that all 11 aspirants who purchased nomination forms and were screened for the contest deserved an equal opportunity.
Adelabu disclosed that formal petitions over the alleged irregularities would be forwarded to the relevant party authorities, covering complaints from the Ibadan, Oke-Ogun, Ogbomosho, Ibarapa and Oyo zones. He warned against attempts to force what he described as an unpopular candidate on party members through manipulated outcomes.
However, officials overseeing the exercise dismissed claims of bias and irregularities, insisting that the process remained peaceful and credible across the state.
A member of the primary election committee, Abdulsalam, said monitors deployed across Oyo observed orderly conduct by party members during voting, adding that the atmosphere remained calm and friendly throughout the exercise. He also rejected speculations that the presidency had endorsed any aspirant ahead of the poll.
Similarly, Chairman of the APC Primary Election Monitoring Committee in Oyo State, Chief Ayo Afolabi, commended party faithful for their peaceful disposition during the exercise, describing the turnout as impressive.
Afolabi urged aggrieved members and aspirants to unite behind the eventual candidate in preparation for the 2027 governorship contest, expressing optimism that the APC would emerge stronger after the primary.
Fresh Twist In Lagos Politics As Desmond Elliot Rejects Claims Of Withdrawal Talks
Desmond Elliot, the lawmaker representing Surulere 1 Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has denied reports claiming that leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, are supporting former Lagos Special Adviser on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, to replace him in the Assembly.
Elliot, who is seeking a fourth term in the Lagos State House of Assembly, made the clarification during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Dailyprogramme.
Addressing rumours that Gbajabiamila and other APC leaders were backing Odunuga-Bakare against him, the actor-turned-politician insisted that no party leader, including the President’s Chief of Staff, had asked him to withdraw from the race ahead of the party primaries.
According to him, Gbajabiamila never requested that he step aside, revealing that he even travelled to Abuja after declaring his intention to contest in order to personally inform his political leader.
Elliot said he remains committed to serving the people and believes both the party leadership and his constituents will ultimately determine his political future.
He added that President Tinubu has consistently maintained that the people should decide whether an elected representative deserves another term in office.
The lawmaker also alleged that members of his political camp in Surulere were facing intimidation and appealed to party leaders to intervene.
He warned that politicians who truly enjoy grassroots support should not resort to intimidating opponents or supporters during the political process.
Ibadan: Kidnappers increase ransom to N20m, threaten to kill victim
Suspected kidnappers who abducted a man, Adeleke Ridwan Olayemi, from his home at Alapinnu Community, Ogunmakin Road, close to Aba Nla, at Oluyole Local Government Area, last Saturday, have increased the ransom initially demanded to N20 million, with a warning to his family members that he would be slaughtered if they delay the payment.
The victim, who was made to speak with his family, was said to have been pleading, saying that friends and family members should help him look for money, as his captors had threatened to slaughter him if there was no timely response.
Nigerian Tribune gathered that the kidnappers initially demanded N15 million but changed tune when they asked the victim’s family to get someone who could speak Hausa.
After engaging in conversation with the abductors, the invited Hausa man told the family that they were demanding N20 million.
One of the captors, a Fulani who could speak in pidgin, was said to have told the family member he was speaking with that he had just killed two other victims, and this could be confirmed by his brother.
The family member, while speaking with the victim, made him know that they had been trying to raise money and had been able to gather N2 million.
However, since Tuesday morning, the family has yet to receive a call from the kidnappers.
Governor Abdulrazaq has endorsed Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State
Seriki, who is from Kwara Central, will contest the APC governorship ticket against 15 other aspirants in the party’s primaries scheduled for Thursday.
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Many users expressed concern over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, while others defended the practice of borrowing as a normal part of global economic
Tinubu approves Nigeria’s hosting bid for CAF Awards, CAF General Assembly
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football as well as the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony.
The approval was announced during the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, following a meeting between Mr Tinubu and CAF President Patrice Motsepe.
According to the Nigeria Football Federation, those present at the meeting included Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, former NFF president and Special Adviser to the CAF President Amaju Pinnick, and CAF Acting Secretary-General Samson Adamu.
The 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly is scheduled to hold in October and will bring together presidents of CAF’s 54 member associations, representatives of the six zonal unions and top football administrators from across the continent.
The CAF Awards, one of African football’s biggest annual events, celebrates outstanding players, coaches, clubs and football personalities across the continent.
Ambode Congratulates Hamzat as Lagos APC consensus Governorship Candidate
Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has congratulated Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on his emergence as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election.
In a press release issued on Thursday, Ambode described Hamzat as a true party man committed to the ideals and values of unity and progress.
“Your deliberate and purposeful consultations with the party hierarchy and all members of the party have demonstrated you are a true party man committed to the party’s ideals and values of unity and progress,” Ambode said.
He added that Hamzat’s adoption as consensus candidate reflects his loyalty, hard work and dedication to the party for over two decades.
“I am sure that our state will benefit immensely from your wealth of experience and skills in governance,” the former governor stated. Ambode also restated his unshakeable commitment to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the President’s continued governance as firmly tied to the greater prosperity of Lagos and Nigeria.
“I am confident that Mr. President’s vision and aspirations for our nation will yield bountiful returns and put us on the path of growth and prosperity,” he said.
The former governor called on the Lagos APC to work towards delivering at least three million votes for President Tinubu and to support other states in the South-West to deliver great results. He also urged the party to return all its nominated senators and representatives to the National Assembly.
“By the grace of Almighty God, the best days of Lagos and Nigeria are still ahead of us,” Ambode concluded
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Senator Alli crushes Adelabu to emerge Oyo APC Governorship candidate
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Oyo State ended with a sweeping victory for Senator Sarafadeen Alli, who emerged as the party’s candidate after securing 578,143 votes in the exercise held across the state.
Alli defeated other contenders by a wide margin, with Senator Buhari polling 37,265 votes, while former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, garnered 19,193 votes.
The outcome of the primary sparked celebrations among supporters of the APC chieftain, as prominent businessman and Okanlomo Oodua/Bada Olubadan, Dotun Sanusi, described the victory as a reflection of the confidence reposed in Alli’s leadership and vision for Oyo State.
In a congratulatory message, Sanusi praised members of the APC, market groups, political associates and supporters for their commitment throughout the exercise, saying the result represented a triumph for progressive forces in the state seeking a new direction ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
Despite the overwhelming victory recorded by Alli, the exercise was trailed by controversy as Adelabu alleged widespread irregularities in parts of the state.
Speaking with journalists shortly after casting his vote at Ward 9 in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, Adelabu maintained that the process in his ward was orderly, peaceful and transparent, adding that he received massive support from party members there. According to him, more than 430 out of about 437 registered members voted in his favour in the ward.
While expressing satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise in his immediate constituency, the former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria alleged that reports from other parts of Oyo State pointed to incidents of intimidation, manipulation and electoral misconduct.
Adelabu claimed that voting allegedly commenced ahead of schedule in some wards, while party members in certain areas were prevented from participating through threats and violence. He further alleged that results were compiled in some locations where elections reportedly did not hold.
The APC stalwart also accused some party officials of collaborating with particular aspirants in an attempt to impose consensus candidates, contrary to the directive of the party’s national leadership for a transparent direct primary election. He insisted that all 11 aspirants who purchased nomination forms and were screened for the contest deserved an equal opportunity.
Adelabu disclosed that formal petitions over the alleged irregularities would be forwarded to the relevant party authorities, covering complaints from the Ibadan, Oke-Ogun, Ogbomosho, Ibarapa and Oyo zones. He warned against attempts to force what he described as an unpopular candidate on party members through manipulated outcomes.
However, officials overseeing the exercise dismissed claims of bias and irregularities, insisting that the process remained peaceful and credible across the state.
A member of the primary election committee, Abdulsalam, said monitors deployed across Oyo observed orderly conduct by party members during voting, adding that the atmosphere remained calm and friendly throughout the exercise. He also rejected speculations that the presidency had endorsed any aspirant ahead of the poll.
Similarly, Chairman of the APC Primary Election Monitoring Committee in Oyo State, Chief Ayo Afolabi, commended party faithful for their peaceful disposition during the exercise, describing the turnout as impressive.
Afolabi urged aggrieved members and aspirants to unite behind the eventual candidate in preparation for the 2027 governorship contest, expressing optimism that the APC would emerge stronger after the primary.
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Fresh Twist In Lagos Politics As Desmond Elliot Rejects Claims Of Withdrawal Talks
Desmond Elliot, the lawmaker representing Surulere 1 Constituency in the Lagos State House of Assembly, has denied reports claiming that leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, are supporting former Lagos Special Adviser on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, to replace him in the Assembly.
Elliot, who is seeking a fourth term in the Lagos State House of Assembly, made the clarification during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Dailyprogramme.
Addressing rumours that Gbajabiamila and other APC leaders were backing Odunuga-Bakare against him, the actor-turned-politician insisted that no party leader, including the President’s Chief of Staff, had asked him to withdraw from the race ahead of the party primaries.
According to him, Gbajabiamila never requested that he step aside, revealing that he even travelled to Abuja after declaring his intention to contest in order to personally inform his political leader.
Elliot said he remains committed to serving the people and believes both the party leadership and his constituents will ultimately determine his political future.
He added that President Tinubu has consistently maintained that the people should decide whether an elected representative deserves another term in office.
The lawmaker also alleged that members of his political camp in Surulere were facing intimidation and appealed to party leaders to intervene.
He warned that politicians who truly enjoy grassroots support should not resort to intimidating opponents or supporters during the political process.
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Ibadan: Kidnappers increase ransom to N20m, threaten to kill victim
Suspected kidnappers who abducted a man, Adeleke Ridwan Olayemi, from his home at Alapinnu Community, Ogunmakin Road, close to Aba Nla, at Oluyole Local Government Area, last Saturday, have increased the ransom initially demanded to N20 million, with a warning to his family members that he would be slaughtered if they delay the payment.
The victim, who was made to speak with his family, was said to have been pleading, saying that friends and family members should help him look for money, as his captors had threatened to slaughter him if there was no timely response.
Nigerian Tribune gathered that the kidnappers initially demanded N15 million but changed tune when they asked the victim’s family to get someone who could speak Hausa.
After engaging in conversation with the abductors, the invited Hausa man told the family that they were demanding N20 million.
One of the captors, a Fulani who could speak in pidgin, was said to have told the family member he was speaking with that he had just killed two other victims, and this could be confirmed by his brother.
The family member, while speaking with the victim, made him know that they had been trying to raise money and had been able to gather N2 million.
However, since Tuesday morning, the family has yet to receive a call from the kidnappers.
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Governor Abdulrazaq has endorsed Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State
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Many users expressed concern over Nigeria’s rising debt profile, while others defended the practice of borrowing as a normal part of global economic
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Tinubu approves Nigeria’s hosting bid for CAF Awards, CAF General Assembly
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football as well as the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony.
The approval was announced during the ongoing Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, following a meeting between Mr Tinubu and CAF President Patrice Motsepe.
According to the Nigeria Football Federation, those present at the meeting included Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, former NFF president and Special Adviser to the CAF President Amaju Pinnick, and CAF Acting Secretary-General Samson Adamu.
The 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly is scheduled to hold in October and will bring together presidents of CAF’s 54 member associations, representatives of the six zonal unions and top football administrators from across the continent.
The CAF Awards, one of African football’s biggest annual events, celebrates outstanding players, coaches, clubs and football personalities across the continent.
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Ambode Congratulates Hamzat as Lagos APC consensus Governorship Candidate
Former Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has congratulated Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on his emergence as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 election.
In a press release issued on Thursday, Ambode described Hamzat as a true party man committed to the ideals and values of unity and progress.
“Your deliberate and purposeful consultations with the party hierarchy and all members of the party have demonstrated you are a true party man committed to the party’s ideals and values of unity and progress,” Ambode said.
He added that Hamzat’s adoption as consensus candidate reflects his loyalty, hard work and dedication to the party for over two decades.
“I am sure that our state will benefit immensely from your wealth of experience and skills in governance,” the former governor stated.
Ambode also restated his unshakeable commitment to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing the President’s continued governance as firmly tied to the greater prosperity of Lagos and Nigeria.
“I am confident that Mr. President’s vision and aspirations for our nation will yield bountiful returns and put us on the path of growth and prosperity,” he said.
The former governor called on the Lagos APC to work towards delivering at least three million votes for President Tinubu and to support other states in the South-West to deliver great results. He also urged the party to return all its nominated senators and representatives to the National Assembly.
“By the grace of Almighty God, the best days of Lagos and Nigeria are still ahead of us,” Ambode concluded
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