Category: News

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde and the Minister, Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike There are strong indications that the November national convention of the Peoples Democratic Party scheduled for Ibadan, Oyo State, may be derailed following a threat by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, to halt the event. Wike’s opposition to the convention […]

Chairman of First Holdco Plc, Femi Otedola Billionaire Femi Otedola has revealed his journey to building a multi-billion-dollar empire began without a university degree or even a completed high school education. In his newly released memoir titled ‘Making It Big’, the 62-year-old energy mogul shares how his academic struggles led him to abandon formal education […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking the removal of four federal lawmakers from Osun State who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers in question are Senators Francis Fadahunsi (Osun East) and Olubiyi Fadeyi (Osun Central), along with House of […]

By John Dike, Osogbo Arole Oduduwa and Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has chosen not to respond to the 48-hour ultimatum issued by the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, regarding the recent conferment of the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title on the Ibadan-based businessman, Dotun Sanusi. This position was made public […]

By John Dike Osogbo Prince Abiodun Adetimehin, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Ekiti South Federal Constituency in the 2019 House of Representatives election, has declared that the ADC is rapidly emerging as Nigeria’s most viable opposition party and a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement on Sunday […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, has reaffirmed the globally historic status of the Oduduwa throne, declaring it as the first royal stool in the world. The revered monarch made this declaration during a special broadcast on Ilaji 91.9 FM radio state in the state Ooni emphasized […]

Shehu Sani A former Kaduna Central lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has advised ex-President Goodluck Jonathan against contesting the 2027 presidential election, warning that the political landscape is no longer what they used to be. Speculations about Jonathan’s return have continued to grow within political circles, particularly in light of ongoing debates about a one-term Southern […]

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated all the winners of Saturday, August 16, by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states. A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, said that the President commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the hitch-free elections, mostly devoid of violence. According to the results declared by INEC, the All […]

Following the dominance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the just-concluded by-elections, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, has taken to X to mock members of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ADC coalition, launched in July, was established to challenge the ruling party’s dominance and seize […]

Works minister and former Ebonyi State governor, David Umahi, has declared that all governors of the South-East region are supporting President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. He spoke in a video shared on Sunday by @peopleofebonyi_, Ebonyi 1st Choice News Media, on Instagram. Umahi insisted that when the presidency rotates to the South-East, he […]