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The Osun State chapter of the Accord has cautioned the Osun State Police Command against accepting vehicle donations from the court-sacked council chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that such donations are proceeds of criminal enterprise that may implicate the police. In a statement issued on Sunday in Osogbo, the party alerted the ...
By Idowu Adebomi The political landscape ahead of the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election has taken a new turn following the return of Dr. Wole Oluyede of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ballot, setting the stage for a three-way contest among the leading contenders. The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure recently affirmed ...
The funeral rites for Hajiya Hadiza Isu-Sa’idu, the mother of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, drew a significant gathering of Nigeria's political and business elite to pay their final respects irrespective of political differences on Sunday. Notably, the funeral held at the National Mosque attracted the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and ...
The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party has cautioned the Osun State Police Command against accepting vehicle donations from the council chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that such donations are proceeds of criminal enterprise that may implicate the police. In a statement issued on Sunday in Osogbo, the party alerted the ...
By Ejire Folakunmi The Ondo State Government has commended operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, alongside other security agencies, for the successful rescue of kidnapped victims in Akure South Local Government Area. The government, under the leadership of Gov. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, also praised the Corps Commander of Amotekun, Akogun ...
By Seyifunmi Azeez Prominent Lagos politician Funso Doherty has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing a recent court ruling he says effectively handed party control to supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement on Saturday, Doherty said he did not make the decision lightly after two years of efforts ...
By Ismail Azeez President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to tackle the nation’s pressing challenges, assuring Nigerians that the government remains focused on delivering lasting solutions. In a special message released on Sunday to mark his 74th birthday, the President said his administration is determined to confront these issues. “We are determined ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso Federal Capital Territory minister, Nyesom Wike, said Sunday that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention would signal the party’s readiness to rebuild and reposition itself ahead of future elections. Wike made the remarks after inspecting the convention venue at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, where more than 2,000 delegates ...
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has presented the staff of office to the new Akire of Ikireland, his Royal Majesty, Oba Olanrewaju Tajudeen Akinola, Akintula 1. Governor Adeleke affirmed his administration’s commitment to due process, rule of law and chieftaincy tradition of each towns, adding “I have done the right thing ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso Kano State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, has extended warm felicitations to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of his 74th birthday anniversary. In statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Saturday, Yusuf applause ...
By Bode Akinbode Leader of the Oduduwa self-determination movement, Prof. Banji Akintoye, has called for a peaceful separation of Yoruba and Igbo regions from Nigeria, citing decades of humanitarian crises and unrest. “Our people haven’t known peace since the 1914 amalgamation,” he said, describing Nigeria’s situation as a global humanitarian crisis. Prof. Akintoye spoke at ...
By Ejire Folakunmi The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as false a report circulating in sections of the media regarding an alleged price list for expression of interest and nomination forms for the 2027 General Elections. In a statement issued on March 28, 2026, the party said the report did not originate from it ...
By Ismail Azeez As the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election draws nearer, political tension has deepened as the Accord Party and a pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) group exchange words over alleged attempts to discredit the APC candidate. The Osun State chapter of the Accord Party had earlier distanced itself from controversies surrounding the ...
By Ejire Folakunmi The Governor of Ogun State and Chairman of the Venue Subcommittee for the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2026 National Convention, Gov. Dapo Abiodun, has described the party's convention as a model of organisation and security, attributing its success to thorough planning and strategic innovations. Speaking on the sidelines of the convention held ...
By Ejire Folakunmi The Federal Government has appointed renowned legal luminary and educationist, Afe Babalola, as Patron of the World Orisa Congress of Nigeria (WOCOON). The appointment was conveyed during a visit to his office in Ado-Ekiti by the Executive Secretary of the National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO), Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, alongside Princess Fadekemi ...
By Seyifunmi Azeez The President of the Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum (YRLF), Akin Malaolu, has called for caution in the interpretation and amplification of a report alleging a secret political meeting in Saudi Arabia involving former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule. The report, published by Peoples Gazette, claimed that the ...
By Seyifunmi Azeez Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will “shock Nigerians” in the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence in the party’s chances of regaining political strength. Wike spoke on Friday after inspecting the Moshood Abiola National Stadium Velodrome in Abuja, the venue for the ...
By Ejire Folakunmi The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has refuted claims that its delegates were stranded during recent party activities, describing the report as false and misleading. In a statement issued by its spokesman, Mogaji (Hon.) Seye Oladejo, the party dismissed a publication alleging that Lagos delegates were left stranded ...
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo The Osun State Government has approved the appointment of Prince Tajudeen Olanrewaju as the new Akire of Ikire, following the death of Oba Olatunde Falabi, Lambeloye III. Oba Falabi died on February 27, 2026, after spending 39 years on the throne. His reign followed a prolonged succession dispute that trailed the ...
By Imisioluwa Afunmiso President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for unity, discipline and collective commitment among members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging the party to remain focused on its founding ideals and national development goals. Speaking at the 4th Elective National Convention of the APC held at Eagle Square, Abuja, on March 27, ...
By Imisioluwa AfunmisoThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the deadline for the submission of political parties registers of members as part of preparations for the 2027 general election.The commission disclosed this in a press statement issued on Friday following its meeting with political parties held on March 24, 2026.Following concerns raised by political ...
By Matthew Denis The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that payments made by aspirants for expression of interest and nomination forms are not refundable, as the party prepares for its convention. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said on Friday that aspirants are expected to understand the requirements before making any payment. Speaking ...
By Austine Agbo Emmanuel, Kaduna Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has lost his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, who died on Friday, family sources said. Her death comes days after the former governor’s sister-in-law, Safiya Ali Rufai, died on March 20, 2026, following a brief illness, marking a second bereavement for the family within ...
