Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has ordered the immediate rehabilitation of critical portions of the Iwo-Osogbo road, citing urgent concerns over worsening conditions that have made the road nearly impassable, particularly during the ongoing rainy season. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the governor’s spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, following widespread complaints from road users and residents in the affected areas. According to the statement, Governor Adeleke directed the State Ministry of Works to intervene swiftly in the most damaged segments of the road as a temporary measure ahead of a comprehensive reconstruction project. “The road…
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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has described the recent renaming of Charly Boy Bus Stop in Lagos State as irrelevant, stressing that such actions are of little importance in the face of the country’s pressing socio-economic challenges. Obi made this known in a viral video while reacting to the decision of the Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to rename the popular Charly Boy Bus Stop to Olamide Baddo Bus Stop, in honour of the Nigerian music star. The renaming, announced last week by the LCDA, has triggered widespread criticism from various quarters, with many Nigerians…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State has described as a damning indictment of Governor Hope Uzodinma’s administration a recent report ranking Imo as the most dangerous and hostile environment for journalism practice in Nigeria. The party was reacting to the findings of the State of Press Freedom in Nigeria report, published by the Centre for Journalism, Innovation and Development (CJID), which assessed press freedom across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. According to the CJID’s Openness Index, Imo State ranked 37th with a press freedom score of just 40.7 percent — the lowest in the country.…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially released its timetable for the 2025 congresses scheduled to take place across 13 states of the federation. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Friday by the party’s National Organising Secretary, Hon. Umar M. Bature, via his official X handle. According to the timetable, the congresses will involve the election of new party executives at the ward, local government, and state levels, beginning in September 2025. The states where the congresses will be conducted include Adamawa, Borno, Edo, Kebbi, Kwara, Ondo, Oyo, Kogi, Lagos, Niger, Plateau, and Cross River. The process…
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that he joined politics to serve the people and not for personal enrichment, as he called on Nigerians to reject the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Saturday during a youth mobilisation event in Sokoto State organised by the emerging opposition coalition, El-Rufai expressed strong disapproval of the APC’s continued stay in power, describing the party as “incompetent and clannish.” He warned that allowing the APC to retain control beyond 2027 would pose a serious threat to national unity, adding that the current government no…
The Abia State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has thrown its weight behind the former National Working Committee of the party for initiating the appointment of an interim National Chairman, David Mark, and for advancing ongoing coalition discussions aimed at strengthening the party. This endorsement was made on Saturday in Umuahia during an enlarged meeting of ADC members and representatives from allied political parties participating in the coalition effort. In a communiqué issued at the end of the meeting, the Abia ADC confirmed that the interim National Working Committee of the coalition ADC had officially recognised Mr Iyke…
Former Senator Dino Melaye has launched a scathing attack on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the party of misleading Nigerians with empty promises while worsening the country’s socio-economic woes. Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Melaye described the APC administration as directionless and deceptive, saying its so-called tough decisions have plunged the nation into deeper poverty, hunger, and insecurity. “They are speaking in tongues. And what are they telling you? That they are taking tough decisions,” Melaye stated. “They are saying they are putting Nigerians on a top off – whatever that means.” He alleged that the APC…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially launched its campaign ahead of the August 16, 2025, by-election to fill the vacant Ganye State Constituency seat in the Adamawa State House of Assembly. The by-election was necessitated by the death of Hon. Abdulkadir Musa, who represented the constituency until his passing last year. He was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and served as the deputy minority leader in the House. Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri led the PDP’s charge on Saturday in Ganye, where he formally declared the campaign open and endorsed the party’s candidate, Mohammed Joda. Addressing a…
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed as false and misleading reports claiming he plans to defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election. In a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the governor reaffirmed his unwavering loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the defection rumours as unfounded and politically motivated. Governor Adeleke made it clear that he remains fully committed to seeking re-election under the PDP platform, stressing that he enjoys overwhelming grassroots support and does not need to form alliances with other political parties to secure…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has applauded the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its decision to appoint young Nigerians into its National Working Committee (NWC), describing the move as a strong commitment to youth inclusion in governance. Atiku gave the commendation on Friday in a post shared via his official X handle, following the ADC’s recent announcement of key youth appointments within the party’s leadership structure. The newly appointed members include Bilyaminu Duhu as Assistant National Youth Leader (North East), Jackie Wayas as Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Hassana Dada as Assistant National Youth Leader (North Central), David Itokpa as Deputy…
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled several members who recently pledged allegiance to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), accusing them of gross misconduct and party disloyalty. The expulsion was confirmed on Thursday by Segun Edwards, spokesperson for the PDP Elders Caucus and chairman of the party in one of Lagos State’s 20 local government areas. He disclosed the decision at a strategic stakeholders’ meeting convened to review outcomes from the PDP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held last week in Abuja. According to Edwards, the affected individuals were expelled with immediate effect after openly…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State has clarified that the term “inconclusive elections” has no legal basis in Nigeria’s electoral laws. Kano Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Abdu Zango, made the clarification on Thursday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the INEC state headquarters. The meeting was part of preparations for the forthcoming bye-election and rerun in the Bagwai/Shanono and Ghari/Tsanyawa state constituencies scheduled for August 16. Zango explained that, contrary to widespread usage in previous election cycles, the Electoral Act does not provide for or define inconclusive elections. “There is no provision for inconclusive elections in the Electoral…
Former senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, has stated that the North-West and South-West regions remain the biggest beneficiaries of political appointments and federal projects under both the Muhammadu Buhari and Bola Tinubu administrations. Sani made the remarks in a post on his official X handle on Friday while reacting to claims that President Tinubu’s government was favouring the South at the expense of the North. According to the former lawmaker, those suggesting regional bias under the current administration are misrepresenting the facts. “Under the immediate past and present administration, the North-West and the South-West regions are the highest beneficiaries…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has emphasised the need for deeper collaboration between the Commission and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to enhance voter education, mobilisation, and public engagement across the country. Professor Yakubu made this call on Wednesday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of NOA, Lanre Issa-Onilu, to the INEC headquarters. The visit, which was initiated by the NOA boss, was aimed at strengthening institutional synergy ahead of future electoral exercises. In his remarks, Professor Yakubu underscored the critical role of stakeholder engagement and inter-agency cooperation in the…
Former Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), Salihu Lukman, has cautioned the national leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by Senator David Mark, against the rise of godfatherism and imposition within the party, warning that such tendencies threaten the party’s democratic integrity and long-term viability. Lukman raised the alarm in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja titled “ADC and the Prospect of Internal Democracy”, where he criticised what he described as early signs of political manipulation and undemocratic behaviour among key stakeholders in the party. According to him, some ADC leaders are already behaving as though…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has expressed confidence that no Nigerian governor will oppose President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, citing the president’s unprecedented support for sub-national governments. Speaking at the opening of a two-day interactive session on government-citizen engagement organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) at Arewa House, Kaduna, Governor Sani praised President Tinubu’s leadership style, particularly his relationship with state governors. “No president in Nigeria’s history has supported governors and sub-national governments the way President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently doing,” Sani said. “As a result, it is unlikely that any governor…
A former aspirant for the Deputy National Chairman (North) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sunny Moniedafe, has expressed deep dissatisfaction with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, stating categorically that the president “is not doing well.” Moniedafe made the remark during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Tuesday, where he also warned that the ruling party is facing serious internal crises that could lead to its collapse. Commenting on recent calls by former members of the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) for the vice-presidency to remain within their bloc ahead of the 2027 elections, Moniedafe said…
The Northern States Governors Forum has reiterated its unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, highlighting tangible progress in infrastructure, security, and economic reform across the region. Speaking at the opening of a two-day interactive session in Kaduna on Monday, the Forum’s Chairman and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, emphasised the North’s continued commitment to the Tinubu presidency. The event, organised by the Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation and themed “Assessing Electoral Promises: Fostering Government-Citizen Engagement for National Unity,” brought together key stakeholders to evaluate government performance and strengthen democratic accountability. Governor Yahaya stressed that the session was not…
Indigenes of several villages in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State have raised the alarm over persistent bandit attacks, which they say have rendered them unable to access or cultivate their farmlands this farming season. According to affected residents, the unrelenting attacks by armed groups have not only instilled fear but also disrupted their main sources of livelihood—farming and animal rearing. A resident of Gyangyen village, who spoke to journalists on Tuesday, lamented the growing insecurity in the area, saying the threat of kidnapping and murder has forced many villagers to abandon their farms. “Bandits are not allowing us…
The Ogun State Government has issued a stern warning to cattle owners and herders against engaging in open grazing, declaring that violators risk a three-year jail term without the option of a fine, alongside forfeiture of their livestock. The warning was contained in a statement released on Tuesday and signed by Kayode Akinmade, Special Adviser on Media and Strategy to Governor Dapo Abiodun. Akinmade expressed concern over the increasing incidents of open grazing across the state, noting that such activities often result in traffic obstructions, invasion of farmlands, and destruction of crops in rural communities. He emphasised that the Animal…