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Breaking: APC Sacks Tinubu’s Campaign Spokespersons, Replaces Key Officials.

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November 12, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) has announced a major change in its media structure, restricting the number of officials authorised to speak on behalf of the council to three.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The development was disclosed on Wednesday by the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and Deputy Director-General (Administration) of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Femi Gbajabiamila.

According to Gbajabiamila, only the council’s Director-General, Senator Abdulaziz Yari; the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, who will serve as the official spokesperson; and the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, are now authorised to speak for the campaign council.

The decision effectively removes four individuals who were previously appointed as spokespersons during the council’s inauguration.

However, Gbajabiamila clarified that those affected would not be completely disengaged but would instead be absorbed into the Directorate of Media and Strategic Communications as members.

Naija News recalls that five individuals were initially appointed as spokespersons when the campaign council was inaugurated, with Alake serving as the lead spokesperson.

The other four, whose spokesperson roles have now been withdrawn, are Alwan Hassan, Ayobami Oyalowo, Kemi Asekun-Shittu and Adamu Fanda.

The development comes amid public criticism following an interview involving APC chieftain Alwan Hassan and Channels Television presenter Seun Okinbaloye on Tuesday.

During the interview, Hassan challenged Okinbaloye to dial the 112 emergency number to demonstrate what he described as an achievement of the APC-led administration.

He explained that the emergency line was established to connect Nigerians with response centres for assistance during medical emergencies, security threats, road accidents and other critical situations.

However, the demonstration took an embarrassing turn when repeated attempts by Okinbaloye to connect to the emergency line proved unsuccessful.

The incident sparked widespread reactions, with opposition parties using the controversy to question the administration’s claims about improvements in public infrastructure and service delivery.

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‘I Prefer Staying Away From People’ – Wizkid Opens Up On His Private Lifestyle.

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7 minutes ago

November 12, 2026

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Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has opened up about his preference for a private lifestyle, explaining why he rarely attends parties or other social gatherings.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the Grammy-winning singer made the revelation during an interview with Famous TV.

Wizkid described himself as an introvert who enjoys spending time indoors rather than attending parties or being in crowded environments.

When asked whether he had become less accessible, the singer explained that his approach to social activities had changed over the years due to age and personal experiences.

According to him, growing older has made him more conscious of his choices and helped him gain a clearer understanding of what he wants in life.

Speaking during the interview, Wizkid said: “I’m an introvert. I like staying indoors. I don’t like to do a lot of things. I don’t like to go to a lot of parties. I don’t hang out.

“I think that really comes from age and personal experiences. That’s not like how people perceived me. It’s just like I’m growing older as each day passes. So, like getting smarter with my decisions, you just know what you want more as you grow older.

“I don’t go to parties, I don’t like to hang around too many people. Sometimes when I go to the party, I’m excited to be there. And some just spill a drink on me, and I will be like, I could be at home with my son, you know, just having a good time. Not like I feel insulted.”

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2027: Peter Obi Suffers Major Setback As Former Obidient Movement Coordinator Dumps Him For SDP.

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22 minutes ago

November 12, 2026

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Former National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has resigned from his position as Political Adviser to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Following his resignation, Tanko has joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), where he has been appointed National Coordinator of the presidential campaign of its flagbearer, Adewole Adebayo.

Tanko disclosed that he submitted his resignation letter on October 30, 2026, adding that he had formally communicated his decision to Obi and the NDC National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson.

He maintained that accepting the new responsibility was not a mistake, noting that he had maintained a cordial relationship with the SDP presidential candidate.

Naija News reports that Tanko announced his defection and new appointment in a statement shared on his account on Wednesday.

A video accompanying the announcement also showed him confirming his new political direction.

Recall that Tanko had earlier resigned as National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement following his appointment as Special Adviser on Northern Nigeria to Peter Obi.

Meanwhile, the NDC has criticised Vice President Kashim Shettima over his repeated attacks on its presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The party’s Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Theo Agada, made the criticism in a statement issued on Wednesday.

Agada alleged that the All Progressives Congress (APC) was unsettled by the growing support for the NDC and Obi ahead of the 2027 general election.

He further accused the ruling party of lacking meaningful campaign messages for Nigerians, claiming that it had resorted to attacking Obi and other opposition figures during its rallies.

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Ogbomoso Rally: Ogunwuyi, Agbeti, 31 Others Dump Makinde’s APM For APC.

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16 hours ago

November 11, 2026

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State recorded a significant political boost in Ogbomoso on Monday as Segun Ogunwuyi, a former Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde, and 32 other leaders of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) defected to the ruling party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

News reports that the defection rally, held at Oja’Gbo near Soun Ogunlola Hall, attracted a massive crowd, causing traffic gridlock in the city centre for more than three hours.

Some of the prominent defectors include Rasak Gbadegesin, popularly known as Agbeti; Timothy Oyeniyi; Alabi Olateju; Dr Banji Folaranmi; Isaiah Adegbite; Peter Oyetunji; and Jimoh Sikiru, the APM chairman in Ogbomoso North.

Also among those who moved to the APC were council secretaries, chiefs of staff, supervisory councillors and aides to the chairmen of Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South, Surulere and Ogo-Oluwa local governments.

Speaking on behalf of the defectors, Ogunwuyi said their decision was aimed at strengthening the APC, expressing confidence that the party would secure a convincing victory across the Ogbomoso zone.

In his remarks, the Oyo State APC chairman, Moses Adeyemo, welcomed the new members and assured them of equal treatment alongside existing party members.

Folaranmi, while explaining his decision to leave the APM, accused Governor Makinde of running the party as a personal affair.

Similarly, the APC governorship candidate, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, described the mass defection as evidence that the ruling party in Oyo State was losing its political grip.

Alli urged other APM members who had yet to defect to follow the example of the former party leaders.

He said, “For the likes of Segun Ogunwuyi, Alh. Rasak Agbeti and other politicians of substance to abandon Governor Makinde, it means a lot.”

Dignitaries who attended the rally included Senators Ayoade Adeseun and Brimoh Yusuf, Kemi Alao-Akala, the Director-General of the Alli Campaign Council, Yemi Aderibigbe, as well as several APC candidates.