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APC Primaries Heat Up As 90 Senators, 9 Governors Eye Senate Seats.
About 90 serving senators, nine state governors, and one deputy governor are reportedly set for intense competition as they seek tickets for the 11th Senate, according to emerging political findings.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The aspirants, all members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), have already appeared before the party’s screening committee in Abuja as preparations for the primaries intensify.
Many of them are now expected to contest through direct primaries after attempts at consensus arrangements by some governors reportedly collapsed.
Party insiders who spoke to The Nation said the APC leadership stepped in to limit gubernatorial influence over the nomination process.
It was gathered that a Presidential Supervision Team advised the party to adopt direct primaries, particularly in states where consensus could not be reached.
The recommendation aligns with Section 87(2) of the Electoral Act 2026, which mandates direct primaries where aspirants fail to agree on a consensus candidate.
APC states identified as key flashpoints include Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Kwara, and Kano.
Several sitting governors are among those eyeing Senate seats in the next political cycle, including Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (Kwara), Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), and Babagana Zulum (Borno).
Ogun State Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako-Oyedele, is also seeking a Senate ticket, making her the only outgoing deputy governor in the race.
Analysts say several of the governors may face difficult battles both in party primaries and the 2027 general elections.
In Ogun East, Governor Dapo Abiodun is expected to clash with Senator Gbenga Daniel for the APC ticket.
In Gombe, Governor Inuwa Yahaya is set for a crowded contest involving Senator Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, former Deputy Speaker Usman Bayero Nafada (NDC), and Mustapha Mohammed Aliyu (ADC).
In Kwara, Governor AbdulRazaq is expected to face opposition candidates possibly backed by former Senate President Bukola Saraki.
In Nasarawa, Governor Abdullahi Sule may battle former NDE Director-General Silas Agara for the APC ticket, with analysts predicting a tougher general election contest involving other parties.
A political source noted that Nasarawa presents a complex dynamic due to ethnic and religious factors in the senatorial district.
In Adamawa, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri is expected to face strong opposition from ADC and NDC candidates.
Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed is also expected to contend with rivals from both the APC and ADC in his senatorial bid.
Meanwhile, Noimot Salako-Oyedele is expected to face stiff competition in Ogun West, with former Senator Gbolahan Dada and ex-Works Commissioner Olayiwola Taiwo also in the race for the APC ticket.
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ICPC Clears Gbajabiamila: The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has absolved the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, of any involvement in the creation of a fake investment agency or the appointment of its head, Adeniyi Adeyemi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Fake Appointment and Non-Existent Council: According to the ICPC’s interim report submitted to President Bola Tinubu, Adeyemi operated a fraudulent scheme using a forged appointment letter and a fake State House letterhead to establish the non-existent Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC).
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Proper Protocol Clarified: Investigators confirmed that the Office of the Chief of Staff does not issue executive appointment letters; instead, it only transmits presidential approvals to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation for formal processing.
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Forensic and Document Analysis: A thorough review of dispatch records, digital archives, letterhead security features, and signatures revealed that both the signatures attributed to Gbajabiamila and a fictitious “Director of Administration and Support Services” were forged by Adeyemi.
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New Sheriff In Town! How Abel Enitan Climbed The Ranks To Seize Control Of Nigeria’s Civil Service!.
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Federal Appointment: Professor Emmanuel Olukemi Rotimi of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has been appointed by the Federal Government to the Policy Advisory Committee backing the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Expertise in Policing History: Rotimi was chosen due to his extensive academic background and research into the history, evolution, and former decentralized systems of policing in Nigeria.
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National Policing Bill Objectives: According to the Nigerian Tribune, the upcoming legislation aims to establish a legal framework governing both Federal and State Police Services.
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Committee Leadership and Mandate: Chaired by retired Justice Mohammed Abdullahi Liman, the advisory committee is tasked with offering policy guidance, directing the drafting process, and reviewing the draft bill before submission. The Presidential Working Group—led by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila—was given a seven-week window to deliver the draft to the Federal Ministry of Justice.
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Academic Background: A professor in OAU’s Department of History, Rotimi has spent decades studying colonial and post-colonial policing, including his master’s and doctoral research on Native Administration Police Forces, as well as authoring the 2001 book, The Police in a Federal State: The Nigerian Experience.
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The Mavin Love Secret Exposed! How Johnny Drille Pulled Off The Ultimate Office Romance!.
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Mavin Records Love Story: Nigerian singer Johnny Drille has shared details about how his romance with Rima Tahini blossomed behind the scenes while she served as a music executive at Mavin Records.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Keeping It Under Wraps: In an interview with Music Moments, Drille credited label founder Don Jazzy for providing the environment where they met in late 2018, noting the immense effort it took to keep their relationship hidden for five years.
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Secret Marriage and Public Reveal: Although fans only learned of their relationship in July 2023, the couple had already tied the knot more than a year prior.
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Growing Family: Following their surprise public confirmation, the couple has since welcomed their first child, Amaris Esohe Ighodaro.
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