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• Former Imo Labour Party Gubernatorial Candidate Athan Achonu Defects to APGA, Cites LP’s Loss of Political Relevance

  Published: Apr 6, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Ex-Senator Athan Achonu, the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate for Imo State, has officially joined the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Announcing the move in Abuja,...

• Senator Simon Lalong Advocates For Local Government Autonomy As Pillar Of National Socio-Economic Reform

  Published: Mar 31, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Senator Simon Lalong has emphasized that functional local governments are indispensable for Nigeria's development during the inauguration of new ALGON leadership in Abuja. The asso...

• Stafolga Chairman Femi Sanni "Araba" Urges Subnational Reform and State Policing Following Maiduguri Attacks

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Prominent businessman and FlowFM chairman Femi Sanni, known as "Araba," has called for the urgent empowerment of Nigeria's states and local governments to address security and deve...

• Osun APC Alleges Unlawful N300 Billion Loan Plot Using Local Councils as Collateral

  Published: Mar 10, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of attempting to secure a N300 billion facility from Unity Bank Plc by leveraging the s...