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An Open Letter to the Decision Makers, Stakeholders, and Influencers in Kwara APC

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An Open Letter to the Decision Makers, Stakeholders, and Influencers in Kwara APC

By The PWS Media Team Dear Esteemed Party Stakeholder, As the primaries draw closer, the volume has gone up. Names are flying around. Aspirants are stepping forward, some with substance, some with noise. That is fine. That is democracy doing its thing. But beyond the noise, there must be memory. There must be clear and…

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Kwara 2027, Politics

Gunmen Abduct RCCG Pastor, Wife, Others in Fresh Kogi Attack

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Gunmen Abduct RCCG Pastor, Wife, Others in Fresh Kogi Attack

Suspected armed kidnappers have abducted a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), his wife, and several other residents during a late-night attack on Odo-Eri community in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to multiple local and security-linked reports, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. on Wednesday when the gunmen…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

Nigerian Troops Repel Midnight Terrorist Assault in Yobe’s Kukareta, Kill 24 and Recover Major Arms Cache

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Nigerian Troops Repel Midnight Terrorist Assault in Yobe’s Kukareta, Kill 24 and Recover Major Arms Cache

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai have successfully foiled a coordinated terrorist attack on Kukareta community in Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State, killing at least 24 insurgents and recovering a significant cache of weapons. According to an official statement issued by the Theatre Command’s Media Information Officer, Lt. Col. Sani…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

INEC Opens 38-Day Window for Party Primaries, Signals Formal Start of 2027 General Election Cycle

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INEC Opens 38-Day Window for Party Primaries, Signals Formal Start of 2027 General Election Cycle

Nigeria’s electoral process for the 2027 general elections has formally begun, following the announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that political parties can now commence their primary elections. The electoral umpire confirmed that a 38-day window has been activated, within which all registered political parties are expected to conduct their primaries to nominate…

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Voting and Elections

Senate Minority Caucus Unanimously Names Tony Nwoye as Minority Whip After Ngwu’s Defection

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Senate Minority Caucus Unanimously Names Tony Nwoye as Minority Whip After Ngwu’s Defection

The Nigerian Senate has appointed Tony Nwoye as the new Minority Whip, following a unanimous decision by members of the minority caucus. Nwoye, who represents Anambra North Senatorial District under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), emerged as the preferred choice during a caucus meeting held on Wednesday. His appointment fills the…

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Legislation and Legislature

Adelabu Resigns as Power Minister, Declares Fresh Push for Oyo Governorship Race

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Adelabu Resigns as Power Minister, Declares Fresh Push for Oyo Governorship Race

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has formally resigned from his position in the Federal Executive Council to pursue his long-standing ambition of becoming governor of Oyo State. In a resignation letter dated April 22, 2026, and addressed to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adelabu confirmed that his exit will take effect on April 30, 2026, allowing…

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Kwara South Senate: Prince Fagbemi Describes Lekan Adewoye as “Gentleman of Excellence”

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Kwara South Senate: Prince Fagbemi Describes Lekan Adewoye as “Gentleman of Excellence”

…as Adewoye submits letter of intent By Opeyemi Adeoti Prince Lekan Adewoye has formally declared his intention to contest for the Kwara South Senatorial seat under the All Progressives Congress (APC), submitting his letter of intent at the party’s state secretariat. Speaking during the submission, Adewoye expressed appreciation to the party leadership for the opportunity,…

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Kwara 2027, Politics

PDP Factional Chair Tanimu Turaki Arraigned Over Alleged False Police Petition, Granted N100m Bail

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PDP Factional Chair Tanimu Turaki Arraigned Over Alleged False Police Petition, Granted N100m Bail

Tanimu Turaki, a factional national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been arraigned before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama over allegations of providing false information to law enforcement authorities. Turaki, who holds the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), was formally charged following a petition said…

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News

Supreme Court Rules on ADC Leadership Crisis, Affirms Party Authority Amid Factional Dispute

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Supreme Court Rules on ADC Leadership Crisis, Affirms Party Authority Amid Factional Dispute

Nigeria’s apex court, the Supreme Court of Nigeria, has delivered a significant ruling in the protracted leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), offering judicial clarity on the tussle between the faction aligned with former Senate President, David Mark, and the group led by Nafiu Bala Gombe. The dispute, which has lingered for months,…

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