…backs Senator Yayi’s guber ambition An aspirant contesting on the platform of All Progressive Congress in Ogun State, Abayomi Hunye, has congratulated the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, over his endorsement by the leadership of the party as the consensus governorship candidate for 2027 elections in the state. Recall that Governor Dapo Abiodun at the APC Strategic Caucus Meeting held at the party’s Secretariat in Abeokuta, said the party leaders and stakeholders unanimously declared Adeola as the governorship flagbearer of the party. However, in a swift reaction, Hunye declared support for Adeola, congratulating him on his…
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The Supreme Court has fixed April 22 to hear two separate appeals filed by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The faction is seeking to overturn the Court of Appeal’s decision invalidating the Ibadan National Convention held on November 15-16, 2025.A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Lawal Garba, granted the Turaki faction’s application for accelerated hearing and departure from the rules to abridge the time for filing briefs of argument.In the first appeal, filed by the Turaki-led group against the PDP faction loyal to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, the court ordered that…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has declared that he has no hands in the alleged plot to unseat the Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. He described the allegation as not only false, but misleading. The royal father in a statement issued by his media aide, Chief Adeola Oloko, cautioned against dragging the throne of Olubadan into what he described as dirty politics. Oba Ladoja said it was illogical to suggest that a traditional ruler could have the constitutional authority to remove a sitting governor. According to him, even a local government chairman cannot be impeached by any…
Bournemouth have announced that head coach Andoni Iraola will leave the club at the end of the season. The English Premier League club revealed the shock exit of the Spaniard following the completion of his three years contract in a statement on Tuesday. The 43 years old joined the Cherries from Rayo Vallecano in 2023 on a two years contract, extended a year later to 2026 on the back of strong performance in his debut season. He led the club to its highest EPL points haul in history- 56 points, and equaled the club’s highest EPL finish of ninth place,…
Security has been beefed up in and around Rainbow Event Centre, venue of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) national convention holding in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 3,000 delegates are expected to participate in the election of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) to pilot the affairs of the party for the next four years. NAN also reports that the personnel of Nigeria Police and Department of State Services (DSS) manned the main entrance to the venue, conducting thorough security checks on delegates before allowing them access. Security patrol vehicles were also stationed at strategic locations,…
Hon Bello El-Rufai, son of former governor Nasir El-Rufai, says a Federal High Court in Kaduna State has granted bail to his father. The Federal lawmaker, who was inside the court where journalists were barred, said the family is working to fulfil the bail conditions. “We are happy that Malam has been granted bail. The bail conditions will be met because we believe in the rule of law,” he said. Counsel to the defendant, Ubong Akpan (SAN), declined comment, stating that the lead counsel would address the press. Also confirming the development, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress and…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has blamed the rising insecurity in the country on the forthcoming 2027 general elections, saying there will be a change after the polls. Akpabio, who spoke at the official launch of the Nigerian Revenue Service Corporate Headquarters in Abuja, on Tuesday, said President Bola Tinubu is performing so well and those opposed to him do not know what to do than to sponsor insecurity. He said immediately after the election, insecurity will be a thing of the past. Akpabio said, “Insecurity is increasing because elections are coming, because people don’t know what to do again. Immediately…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has activated its 2026 examination slip reprint portal, setting off a wave of activity among candidates preparing for the upcoming Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Across major cities and towns, cybercafés and computer centres have recorded increased turnout, with candidates eager to confirm their Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres, examination dates, and scheduled times. The examination slip, which serves as an official entry document, contains critical details that determine when and where each candidate will sit for the exam. JAMB has reiterated that no candidate will be allowed into any CBT centre without presenting this…
Adamawa State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress is currently embroiled in a fresh crisis, following the resignation of a large number of party members led by a governorship aspirant, Mr. Maurice Vunobolki. Vunobolki, who addressed a press conference on Tuesday in Yola, alleged that there are plans to impose a governorship aspirant on the party. “I recognised the signs of a system that is tilting toward impositions rather than democratic choices. There is a growing likelihood that decisions will be made through manipulated consensus rather than a transparent and credible process,” he said. The governorship aspirant, who accused…
Renowned political economist, Prof. Pat Utomi, has issued a stark warning that Nigeria may be heading toward a deeper economic crisis, blaming what he described as ridiculous and poorly structured policies under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking on the widely followed monthly interview discourse, Boiling Point Arena, Utomi painted a grim picture of the nation’s economic trajectory, warning that current reforms are pushing in more Nigerians into poverty while failing to attract meaningful investments needed for sustainable growth. According to him, the government’s economic approach resembles a “Ponzi scheme,” where initial gains are projected as success, but the long-term consequences…