Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has rejected a claim by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that President Bola Tinubu provided N50 billion to support the upgrade of the Ibadan airport. Makinde described the claim as false, insisting that the airport upgrade was being funded…
The political upset that took place in Kwara State in 2018, according to Hon. Olawuyi, was not built during the few weeks of campaigning. The groundwork had been laid much earlier through years of community engagement and staying connected to the people. Olawuyi shares the experience in Seun Oloketuyi’s forthcoming book, How to Win an…
What has happened in Osun State is a powerful confirmation that, in the end, the power of the people supersedes the power of government because the people are the true source of governmental authority. I sincerely congratulate the good people of Osun State. You have demonstrated courage, resilience and a strong commitment to democracy. You…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared the incumbent governor of Osun State and Accord Party candidate, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the state’s governorship election. Adeleke secured 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who polled 444,815 votes. Therefore, Adeleke won his re-election with 66,252-vote margin….
Osun Election: Early Turnout Of Voters, Heavy Security Presence In Osogbo, Ede, Ilesa The Osun governorship election commenced peacefully on Saturday, with a heavy security presence observed around polling units in some parts of the state. The correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), who monitored the election in Ilesa East, Ilesa West, Ede…
Court of Appeal, Abuja The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Tuesday, nullified the judgment of the Federal High Court ordering the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister the African Democratic Congress and four other political parties. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a three-member panel of justices led by Justice Abba Mohammed, the appellate…
‎By Boluwaji Obahopo A Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja has set aside its earlier judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party, effectively nullifying all actions taken pursuant to the ruling. ‎Justice Isah Dashen, who delivered the ruling on Friday, held that the…
Court of Appeal, Abuja The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered a stay of execution of the judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to deregister the African Democratic Congress and four other political parties. In a unanimous decision on Tuesday, a three-member panel led by Justice A. B. Mohammed condemned Justice Peter…
The suspect. Credit: NDLEA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, into Nigeria. The suspect, described as Ting Hung Kiong who naturalised in Malaysia, was arrested on Sunday, May 17, 2026, upon arrival at…
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday participated in the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary election at Ward L2, Ikoyi II, held at Ireti Primary School, Mekunwen Street, Ikoyi, Eti-Osa Local Government, Lagos. Tinubu, who arrived at the venue at about 11.34 am, was received by party leaders and supporters before joining the queue to be…
