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Ogun Government Mourns Taiwo Hassan, Ogogo, Hails His Legacy of Excellence

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The Ogun State Government has received with deep sadness the passing of veteran actor and filmmaker, Alhaji Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. His death is a monumental loss to Ogun State, Nigeria’s creative industry and the entire nation. He was not merely an accomplished actor; he was a shining light whose remarkable talent, discipline and enduring commitment helped to elevate Nigerian culture and project the richness of Yoruba heritage to audiences at home and across the world. Throughout his illustrious career, Taiwo Hassan distinguished himself by his exceptional artistry, humility, candour, dignity and respect for others. He carried himself with uncommon grace and professionalism, earning the admiration of colleagues, fans and generations of Nigerians. As an Ilaro-born son of Ogun State, Ogogo remained a proud ambassador of his roots. Through his work in theatre, film and television, he contributed immensely to the preservation, promotion and propagation of Nigeria’s cultura...
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President Tinubu Apponts Dr Bello Matawalle As Deputy Director, Security And Intelligence 1 Of 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council ...Matawalle pledges to deploy his wealth of experience in ensuring a peaceful, well-coordinated, and successful campaign

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has approved the constitution of the 2027 All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council. The Council brings together distinguished political leaders, strategists, and grassroots mobilisers to coordinate the party’s engagements ahead of the 2027 General Elections. In the list of key appointments released, the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, H. E.Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, MON, was named *Deputy Director, Security and intelligence 1 of the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign Council. The appointment places Dr. Matawalle at the core of the campaign’s strategic command, with direct responsibility for Security Coordination. As Deputy Director, Security and intelligence 1, he will be responsible for:  Security Architecture for Campaign Activities thereby ensuring the safety of candidates, campaign officials, and supporters nationwide.  Also, he will be in charge of Intelligence and Risk Assessment by Working with security ag...
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Nsukka 2027: NDM Demands Strategic Consensus, Rejects Political Exclusion, Says Zoning Has Collapsed in Enugu

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The Nsukka Democratic Movement (NDM) has urged political stakeholders and the electorate across Enugu North Senatorial District to adopt a strategic approach to the 2027 Enugu State governorship election, arguing that the changing political landscape requires Nsukka to place competence, capacity and popular acceptance above exclusive reliance on zoning. The Movement, an umbrella platform comprising civil society organisations, community-based democratic groups, youth organisations, professional associations, political advocacy groups and other people-oriented formations, said Nsukka's substantial voting population should be deployed as a strategic political asset capable of influencing the choice of the next governor of Enugu State. In a statement signed by its Secretary General, Comrade James Ezema, the NDM called for broad consultations among traditional leaders, professionals, youths, women, community organisations, political stakeholders and the wider electorate towards develop...
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PRA Congratulates Abdulaziz Yari on Appointment as APC Presidential Campaign DG, Pledges Grassroots Support for Renewed Hope

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The Progressive Redemption Alliance (PRA) has warmly congratulated Distinguished Senator Abdulaziz Abubakar Yari on his well-deserved appointment as Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued by its Convener, Comrade Olajide Wolimoh, the Alliance described the appointment as a strategic masterstroke that reflects the APC leadership’s clear understanding of the demands of a high-stakes national campaign. Wolimoh noted that Senator Yari brings to the role a rare combination of executive experience, legislative exposure and deep grassroots political understanding. As a former Governor of Zamfara State and a serving Senator, Yari has demonstrated the capacity to mobilise diverse stakeholders, manage complex political structures and deliver results under pressure. “The choice of Senator Abdulaziz Yari as Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council is both timely and inspiring,” Wolimoh...
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Taiwo Condemns Alleged Killing of Oniyiku, Calls for Urgent Police Investigation

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Former Chief of Staff to the Ogun State Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Yewa South/Ipokia Federal Constituency, Dr. Oluwatoyin Emmanuel Taiwo, has condemned the alleged killing of Mr. Owolabi Oniyiku at a police checkpoint along the Atan-Ita/Ifonyintedo axis of Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State. Taiwo described the incident as “condemnable and very sad,” calling for an urgent, transparent and thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice. Oniyiku was reportedly shot at a police checkpoint, an incident that subsequently triggered tension in the community and the reported burning of two police stations by youths. While condemning the alleged killing, Taiwo also condemned the destruction of police facilities, stressing that neither alleged abuse of power nor public anger should be allowed to result in further loss of lives or destruction of property. He called ...
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Tinubu Names Abiodun Director of Fundraising for APC 2027 Campaign

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, as Director of Fundraising for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. The appointment was contained in the list of members of the campaign council released on Saturday by the Presidency. President Tinubu will serve as Chairman of the council, while Vice President Kashim Shettima will be Vice Chairman. APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, is also listed as Vice Chairman, while former Zamfara State Governor, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, will serve as Director-General. Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, is the Secretary, while APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, and Hadiza Bala-Usman will serve as Deputy Secretary and Assistant Secretary respectively. As Director of Fundraising, Governor Abiodun will coordinate efforts to mobilise financial resources and support for the APC presidential campaign ahead of the ...
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Abiodun Receives Thousands Of PDP, ADC Defectors Into APC, Mobilises Ogun East For 2027 …Says Opposition Has Nothing To Campaign With, Set To Flag Off Ago-Iwoye–Ibadan Road Monday

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Ogun State Governor and leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday formally welcomed hundreds of former members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC), including party leaders across the nine local government areas of Ogun East Senatorial District, into the ruling APC. The defectors were received at an elaborate reception held at the Ojude-Oba carnival ground in Ijebu-Ode, which was filled to capacity with APC members, supporters and the new entrants. Welcoming the defectors, Governor Abiodun described their decision to join the APC as a demonstration that they had “seen the light”, assuring them of equal treatment and full integration into the party. “We are happy you have seen the light and you have decided to follow the light. You have become one of us from now on,” he said. The governor urged the new and existing members to return to their respective wards and mobilise support for the APC ahead of the 2027 gene...
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