Politics

Yayi Reacts To Iyabo Obasanjo’s Allegations: Her demand unreasonable and selfish”

— Sen. Adeola Yayi, Iyabo Obasanjo By Muyiwa Akinola The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun State for the 2027 election, Solomon Adeola, has alleged that a former party governorship aspirant, Iyabo Obasanjo, left the party because he failed to refund the expenses incurred during her campaign. Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, made the allegation in a statement issued by his Special Adviser… []

ADC Challenges FG, NNPC Over N17.13trn Energy Cash Linked To Tompolo For Tinubu’s Campaign

— African Democratic Congress (ADC) logo By Muyiwa Akinola The Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has been charged by African Democratic Congress (ADC) to disclose full details of the N7.13 trillion recorded as energy security expenditure in the company’s 2024 audited accounts. This is as it alleged that trillions of Naira in a major pipeline surveillance security contract awarded to… []

2027: He’s a betrayal and lacks integrity– Iyabo Obasanjo Declares War On Yayi

— Sen. Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), Iyabo Obasanjo By Muyiwa Akinola Former Ogun State governorship aspirant and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Ogun Central Senatorial District, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, has declared an all-out political battle against Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, accusing him of betrayal, dishonesty and lacking integrity. Speaking during an interactive session with journalists in Abeokuta on Wednesday, Obasanjo… []

“We entered public life from different doorways, but found ourselves in the same house”- Tinubu Celebrates Osoba At 87

— Aremo Olusegun Osoba and President Tinubu By Muyiwa Akinola In his tribute while celebrating elder State man, Aremo Olusegun Osoba on his 87th birthday President Bola Tinubu has described former governor of Ogun State as “a brother in purpose” whose life has been defined by service, integrity and commitment to democratic ideals. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Tinubu said he and Osoba have… []

Three Political Parties Yet To Submit Presidential Candidates As INEC Shuts Portal

— INEC Logo (from file) By Adeola Idris Ahead of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) closure at 11.59pm of Tuesday, three political parties are yet to upload the names of their presidential and vice-presidential candidates to the portal. The affected parties according to an anonymous source from the INEC are All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction led by Nyesom… []

8 Bail Conditions That May Further Keep Elrufai In Prison

— Nasir El-Rufai By Adeola Idris Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai was granted bail by the Federal High Court in Kaduna under the following conditions: Recall that Nasir El-Rufai, is facing multiple trials in Kaduna related to alleged $N8.68bn financial fraud and abuse of office, as well as a separate trial for alleged wiretapping and security breaches. His court appearances and hearings have… []

Airport Saga : Peter Obi Replies Festus Keyamo As He Gives Key Clarifications

By Bunmi Onakan TO THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF AVIATION, MR. FESTUS KEYAMO Contrary to your account of events surrounding Mr. Peter Obi’s transit through the Abuja Airport on Saturday, July 4, it has become necessary to set the record straight. Mr. Peter Obi does not have any police or civil defence personnel attached to him in Abuja, despite being entitled to VVIP protection by virtue… []

Peter Obi Must Apologize To Airport Staff And Pay N25,000 Fine For Wrong Parking At Airport– Keyamo Reacts To Airport Scenario

— Festus Keyamo, Peter Obi By Muyiwa Akinola Following what played out between National Democratic Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi and a staff at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has given Obi a seven-day ultimatum to publicly apologise to airport officials and pay a N25,000 fine for allegedly violating parking regulations. In a statement issued on… []

GOMEP Lauds Oborevwori Over 50-Bus Transport Initiative

— Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori By Muyiwa Akinola The Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) has commended Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for the provision of 50 buses to boost public transportation across the state, describing the initiative as a practical demonstration of people-centred governance. The Guild, in a letter dated July 6, 2026, and signed… []

Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo Allegedly Disowns Son After Viral Dancing Video

— Son of Anambra State Governor, Ozonna, Gov. Charles Soludo By Bunmi Onakan Though yet to be authenticated, a story circulating on social media has indicated that Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has allegedly disowned his son, Ozo, declaring he’s no longer part of the Soludo family. Soludo was quoted to have said, “I will arrest anyone who calls Ozo my son, He is not… []

Defamation Case: Court Rejects Saraki’s Claim, Fixes July 22 For Arraignment

By Muyiwa Akinola A High Court in Kwara has fixed July 22 for the arraignment of Bukola Saraki, former senate president, after dismissing his preliminary objection challenging its jurisdiction to hear a criminal defamation charge filed against him by the state government. In a ruling on Friday, M.O. Folorunso, the presiding judge, held that the court has territorial jurisdiction to entertain the case and dismissed… []

How NASS Asked Me To Raise 200Million To Defend My Budget –Dalung Exposes Another Legislative Extortion

— Solomon Dalung By Ademola Familua Amidst the ongoing controversy that involved Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila and Prince Adeyemi Mathew’s alleged fake agency, former Minister of Sports, Barr. Solomon Dalung, has exposed a culture of legislative extortion in Nigeria, revealing how a National Assembly committee demanded a staggering ₦200 million bribe from him during his very first budget defense session. Speaking… []

Tinubu Should Remain In Office And Face Public Scrutiny– Dalung

—President Tinubu, Solomon Dalung By Adeola Idris According to a video posted on the official YouTube channel of Trust TV on Friday, July 3, 2026, ADC chieftain Solomon Dalung said he does not support calls for President Bola Tinubu to resign despite the controversy surrounding the alleged fictitious government agency. Speaking during the interview, Dalung argued that the President should remain in office and face… []

State Police: N’Assembly Sends Bill To 36 State Assemblies For Final Approval

— Nigerian Senate during session  By Bunmi Onakan  The National Assembly is set to move the proposed State Police Bill to the 36 state Houses of Assembly this week, as Nigeria inches closer to one of its biggest security reforms in recent years. The transmission marks a major step in the constitutional amendment process aimed at creating state police across the federation. If approved by… []

2027: NDC Looking At Possible Coalition As Party Begins Talks With Opposition Parties

— NDC Chairman, Seriake Dickson displaying party flag By Ademola Familua  The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Seriake Dickson, has said the party remains open to discussions with other opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, while expressing hope that any eventual coalition would rally behind the NDC’s candidates. Dickson made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday… []

$3.5m Romance Scam: Anambra LG Chairman Bags Five Years Imprisonment In The US 

— Hon. Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo By Bunmi Onakan  A 42-year-old Nigerian national, Franklin Ikechukwu Nwadialo, has been sentenced to five years in prison in the United States for his scheme to steal some $3.5 million from eight different victims via an online romance scam. Nwadialo, the chairman of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) at… []

How I Started Grassroots Groundwork For Tinubu, Instrumental To Fayemi Becoming A Governor — Oye Ojo

  — President Tinubu, Oye Ojo and Kayode Fayemi  By Adeola Idris  During a feature on TVC recently, the Managing Director of the Federal Housing Authority, Oyetunde Ojo, has revealed that he played a critical role in Kayode Fayemi’s emergence as Governor of Ekiti State, and that he also he laid the grassroots groundwork for President Bola Tinubu’s presidential ambition long before the official campaign… []

INEC Declares Oyebanji Winner of Ekiti Governorship Election

— Gov. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji  By Muyiwa Akinola  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State. Announcing the result on Sunday, the State Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Prof. Adenike Oladiji, said Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes to defeat his… []

INEC Begins Upload Of Ekiti Gov Election Results On IReV

— Gov. Oyebanji casting his vote at his Ikogosi polling unit By Adeola Idris  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commen youced the upload of polling unit results from the Ekiti State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV), after the official close of voting. As of 9:30p.m., the commission had uploaded 2128 results out of the 2,445 expected polling unit results, representing… []

Ekiti Decides: EFCC Officials Storm Gov. Oyebanji’s Polling Unit

— EFCC officials, Gov. Oyebanji  By Adeola Idris  Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) were seen monitoring activities around Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji’s polling centre shortly after voting commenced at the unit around 8:30 a.m on Saturday. Gathered that about 10 EFCC operatives arrived at Polling Unit 003, Foutage of Oyebanji Okelele, Ward 06, Ikogosi, in Ekiti West Local Government Area,… []