Aide Accuses Federal Government of Extortion in Ibadan Explosion Aid; Denies Fayose’s Diversion Claim.

The Oyo State Government has leveled serious allegations against the federal government, claiming a substantial portion of the financial aid promised for victims of the January Bodija explosion was withheld over demands for kickbacks.   Dr. Sulaiman Olanrewaju, Special Adviser on Media to Governor Seyi Makinde, made the accusation on Sunday while categorically denying an…

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NNPP Leadership Appeals to Governor Yusuf to Reject Defection to APC.

The leadership of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State has publicly appealed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to remain within the party and resist any move to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).   The plea was delivered by the State Party Chairman, Alhaji Suleiman Dungurawa, during a press conference held…

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APC Candidate Declares “Divinely Guaranteed” Victory in Osun 2026.

Asiwaju Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the 2026 Osun State governorship election, has declared his victory is assured, calling his competitors weak and framing his bid as divinely favored.   Speaking at an annual prayer gathering organized by the An-sar-ud-deen Society in Ikire on Saturday 27th December , 2025, Oyebamiji, also…

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Islamic Cleric Sheikh Gumi Urges Tinubu to Halt US Military Cooperation.

KADUNA, NIGERIA – Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately cease all military cooperation with the United States, including reported U.S. airstrikes against terrorist targets within Nigeria.   In a strongly-worded statement posted to his Facebook page on Friday, Gumi warned that American military involvement risks exacerbating the…

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Presidency Denies Reports of Gbajabiamila’s Removal as Tinubu’s Chief of Staff.

ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Presidency has issued a strong denial following widespread reports that President Bola Tinubu has sacked his Chief of Staff, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, replacing him with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola.   In a statement released on Thursday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency…

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Governor Abiodun Vows to Set Historic Precedent with Peaceful 2027 Transition.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pledged that his administration will oversee a seamless, peaceful, and rancour-free transition of power in 2027, setting what would be a historic standard in the state’s political history.   The governor made the commitment on Thursday during the Christmas church service at St. James’ Anglican Church in his…

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INEC Denies Recognition to Turaki-Led PDP Leadership, Cites Court Orders.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally declined to recognize the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing binding court judgments and ongoing legal disputes.   In a letter dated December 22, addressed to the legal representatives of the Turaki faction, INEC stated it cannot acknowledge or update…

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Governor Makinde Expresses Regret Over 2023 Support for President Tinubu.

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has publicly stated that he regrets his decision to support President Bola Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election, conceding that the choice has not yielded his expected results for the nation.   Governor Makinde made the revelation on Tuesday during an interaction with journalists at the Government House in Ibadan….

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Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Defying Supreme Court Ruling on Local Government Autonomy

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of deliberately defying a binding judgment of the Supreme Court on local government financial autonomy, alleging that the Federal Government has refused to implement direct allocation of funds to local councils nearly two years after the ruling. In a statement posted on his…

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APC Endorses Fubara for Second Term, Consolidates Political Realignment in Rivers State.

In a significant move that reshapes the political landscape of the Niger Delta, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has openly called on voters in Rivers State to deliver overwhelming support for President Bola Tinubu and Governor Siminalayi Fubara in future elections. The endorsement effectively positions Governor Fubara as the party’s standard-bearer in the state ahead…

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