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Senator representing Ogun West, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola has revealed that he was surprised at his announcement as the consensus candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun state ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections. Speaking at a stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun West Senatorial District converged on Ilaro on Sunday, Adeola ...
United States President, Donald Trump has renewed his vow to destroy Iran’s critical infrastructure if a diplomatic resolution is not reached soon. In a post on Truth Social on Sunday, Trump declared a "no more Mr. nice guy" approach, threatening to target every power plant and bridge in the country. This escalation comes as a ...
By Muyideen Aliyu Kwara State Government has reiterated commitment to strengthen Local Government administrations through effective policies and advisory support to sustain development at the grassroots. The state Commissioner for Local Government Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Developments, Hon Abubakar Abdullahi Bata gave this assurance during an oversight inspection of various ongoing and completed projects executed ...
By Osordi Ayomide President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of veteran sports administrator, Ibrahim Galadima, describing it as a major loss to Nigerian football and national development. Galadima, who died on Saturday at 78, was a towering figure in sports administration, serving as President of the defunct Nigeria Football Association between 2002 and ...
By Damilare Adeleye The Abia State Government has announced a major fiscal milestone, revealing it has slashed its inherited debt from ₦191 billion to approximately ₦48.4 billion in under three years of Governor Alex Otti’s administration. Dr. Benson Nwaigburu, the General Manager of the Abia State Debt Management Office, disclosed that the state has successfully ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the recent code of conduct advisory issued by the National Broadcasting Commission, describing it as an attempt to restrict media freedom and limit free expression. Atiku said the directive raises concerns about increasing pressure on the media, particularly as the country moves closer to another ...
By Ismail Azeez The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned the public against a "twisted and misleading" video circulating on social media, which allegedly misrepresents remarks made by party chieftain and senatorial aspirant, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi. In a statement issued by the Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the ...
By Ismail Azeez The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State chapter, has launched a massive "Poverty Alleviation Scheme," disbursing over ₦2.25 billion in cash grants to 45,000 residents across the state. In a statement by the Osun ALGON Chairman, Hon. Samuel Idowu Abiodun, the forum confirmed that each beneficiary will receive a ...
By Usman Yahaya Ismail Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday led a host of political icons to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, for the wedding fatiha of children of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. What would ordinarily be a private family ceremony quickly transformed into a high-profile national gathering, drawing governors, federal lawmakers, ministers, and influential ...
By Omobolaji Adekunle The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Otunba Segun Showunmi has issued a sharp rebuttal to a critic identified as Kio, describing an open letter circulating online as “long on theatrics and short on restraint.” In his response titled “Re: Open Letter from Kio,” Showunmi dismissed claims questioning his recent meeting with President ...
By Osordi Ayomide Prominent Nigerian politician and former Senator, Dino Melaye, has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is fully prepared to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Melaye, who officially defected to the ADC in July 2025 after resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), stated that the party ...
By Osordi Ayomide A High Court in Kano has moved to halt the screening of Murtala Sule Garo as deputy governor, adding a legal twist to the intensifying political contest in the state. The suit, filed before the court, seeks to restrain the Kano State House of Assembly from proceeding with any screening process pending ...
By Ismail Azeez The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to operate an inclusive administration that integrates non-indigenes and diverse interest groups if elected in the August 15 poll. Speaking during a public engagement with the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area on Sunday, Oyebamiji, represented ...
Mr Laja Adeoye, a PDP governorship aspirant in Lagos State, says the party will spring a surprise in 2027 and win the governorship election in the state. Adeoye made the declaration on Sunday in Lagos. He said the PDP was repositioning to end the long reign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. ...
The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu must be allowed to complete an eight-year tenure for the Southern region, warning Northern politicians against contesting the 2027 presidential election. The group said its position was in the interest of national unity, cohesion and continuity of governance, insisting that the existing zoning ...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun, Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to integrate non-indigenes and other interest groups into governance if elected in the Aug. 15 poll. Oyebamiji made this known during a public engagement meeting with the members of the Arewa community in Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area of the state on ...
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State says the state has witnessed significant improvements in security, infrastructure and human development since he assumed office in 2023. Sani made the assertion at a workshop for senior government officials organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) as part of the Nigeria Public Relations Week, Croc City ...
Pa Reuben Fasoranti, leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, says he hopes to be remembered for his sincere service to society. Fasoranti made this known at his residence in Akure. The nonagenarian added that he should be remembered as a man who gave his all in leadership and lived a clean life. According to ...
By Rabiu Sani-Ali Sen. Shehu Buba (APC – Bauchi South) has declared his intention to contest for the Bauchi governorship seat in the 2027 general elections. Buba said this on Saturday while addressing party supporters at Gumau town in Toro Local Government Area of the state. He said that he would join the race under ...
By Polycarp Auta Former Plateau governor, Joshua Dariye, has urged calm over the removal of Dr Julius Dabilang as Senior District Head of Mushere, Bokkos LGA. Dariye spoke after an expanded Mushere Chiefdom stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday in Jos. The Newsmen reports that the state government had earlier appointed Dabilang as senior district head ...
By Ejire Folakunmi The Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi Campaign Organisation has issued a formal clarification debunking a "manipulated" social media video that falsely suggested President Bola Ahmed Tinubu doubted the APC’s capacity in Osun State. According to a statement, the viral 30-second clip took Dr. Ogunbiyi’s comments completely out of context. The campaign clarified that Dr. ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has denied any link to the 2018 Offa robbery incident, describing fresh allegations against him as politically motivated and an abuse of court process. Saraki, in a detailed statement, said he had no direct or indirect involvement in the robbery or any criminal activity, insisting that previous ...
By Ejire Folakunmi Calls for the resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Amupitan, have intensified online as controversy surrounding alleged bias and political neutrality continues to generate debate ahead of the 2027 elections. The hashtag #AmupitanMustGo gained traction after claims emerged linking a pro-APC social media account to the chairman’s alleged ...
