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The European Union Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS has dismissed reports that it rejected an invitation from the Independent National Electoral Commission to observe the 2027 general elections. Africans& Diaspora The EU said it had accepted INEC’s invitation and would deploy an Electoral Expert Mission comprising between two and four independent experts to Nigeria for the elections. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Gautier Mignot, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, describing reports that the bloc had declined INEC’s invitation as inaccurate. According to Mignot, INEC formally invited the EU on April 17, 2026, to…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has pledged not to become a political godfather after leaving office in May 2027, assuring that the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship candidate, Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, and his running mate, Engr. Muftau Open Salawu, would govern independently if elected. Makinde made the declaration on Monday at the Hijrah 1448 Luncheon held at the State Banquet Hall, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan. He said his administration had fulfilled most of its promises and would ensure a smooth transition, allowing his successor to introduce policies that respond to the aspirations of Oyo residents. The governor urged residents to…

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Bimbo Adekanmbi, has pledged to sustain and build on the existing relationship between the state government and the Muslim community if elected governor in 2027. Adekanmbi made the commitment while attending the Hijrah 1448/2026 Luncheon alongside his running mate, Engr. Muftau Open Salawu. Speaking at the event, Adekanmbi appreciated members of the Muslim community for their trust, support and goodwill towards the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde. He commended Makinde for what he described as his consistent commitment to celebrating Hijrah with Muslims in the state throughout his tenure, noting…

The Executive Chairman of Saki West Local Government, Hon. Gbenga Akinola, has taken a significant step towards improving electricity supply and administrative efficiency with the installation of a solar power system designed to provide electricity across the entire council secretariat. The initiative is aimed at ensuring a more reliable and sustainable power supply for the council’s offices and facilities, while reducing dependence on conventional electricity sources and the associated operational costs. The solar installation is expected to enhance the working environment for council staff and improve the delivery of public services to residents of Saki West Local Government. The development…

The Member representing Lagelu State Constituency in the Oyo State House of Assembly, Hon. Olajide Akintunde Emmanuel, popularly known as AKT, has congratulated his colleague, Hon. Riliwan Gbadamosi Saminu, popularly known as “Wale Canada,” on the occasion of his 50th birthday anniversary. Hon. AKT, in a goodwill message celebrating the milestone, described the birthday celebrant as a distinguished lawmaker, committed public servant and dependable colleague whose years of service have contributed meaningfully to the development of his constituency and Oyo State at large. He noted that attaining the age of 50 is not only a celebration of longevity but also…

A youth group within the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ido Local Government Area, Omititun 3:0 Reality, has accused some leaders of the party of allegedly working behind the scenes to undermine the party’s candidate for the State House of Assembly election in favour of the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Adenike Suliat Yusuf. The group alleged that some APM leaders in the local government were secretly supporting Suliat Yusuf, who is the ADC candidate, against the APM candidate, Rafiu Omotosho. In a statement issued on the development, Omititun 3:0 Reality alleged that the purported plot was linked…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, the presidential candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), on Monday held a strategic meeting with the party’s governorship candidates from the South-West geopolitical zone. Present at the meeting were Bimbo Adekanmbi (Oyo), Prince Laja Adeoye (Lagos), TPL Rotimi Babajide (Ogun), and their Osun counterparts. The discussions focused on intensifying preparations and coordinating grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makinde emerged as the APM’s presidential flagbearer after clinching the party’s ticket at its presidential primary held in Ibadan. In his acceptance speech, he emphasised the need to restore hope, rebuild public confidence,…

Cameroon have booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after edging defending champions Nigeria 1-0 in their quarter-final match in Casablanca on Sunday. Myriam Maéva Nyadjou Wamen scored the decisive goal in the 19th minute at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium to put the Indomitable Lionesses ahead. Nigeria dominated the closing stages of the first half and increased the pressure after the restart as they searched for an equaliser. However, the Super Falcons struggled to find a way past Cameroon’s solid defence, with the Indomitable Lionesses holding on to secure a narrow victory and eliminate the…

Former Osun State Governor Olagunsoye Oyinlola and former Deputy Governor Iyiola Omisore have declared their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Oyinlola, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), announced his support for Oyebamiji alongside Omisore, another prominent politician in the state. Oyinlola said the decision was based on what he described as the need for a new direction in Osun State. “In this particular moment, Osun State requires a different direction. It is on this basis that we have resolved to officially declare our support for…

The aspirants who contested the chairmanship ticket of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Egbeda Local Government have unanimously thrown their weight behind the candidacy of Hon. Ibrahim Oladebo Simple, declaring their total support for his emergence as the party’s chairmanship candidate in the forthcoming local government election. The aspirants made their position known during a unity meeting held in Egbeda Local Government on Friday, where they spoke in one voice and reaffirmed their commitment to the success of the party and the collective development of the local government. The meeting, which was characterised by solidarity and camaraderie, saw the…