Author: Alade Adisa

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, have described as fictitious and misleading, the claim by former Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayo Fayose, that Makinde is plotting to dethrone the monarch. Both responded to claim by Fayose that the Oyo State Governor wants to remove the traditional ruler because of some misunderstanding between them. In separate reactions issued through their media aides, both leaders described the alleged plan to dethrone the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland as an unfounded and baseless rumour. Fayose, writing on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, had claimed that Governor…

A fresh crisis is brewing within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State following growing tension over the senatorial ticket for Ekiti North, as former Senator Ayo Arise has openly rejected what he described as an attempt to impose the incumbent lawmaker, Cyril Fasuyi, on the district. For more updates on party developments, follow the latest APC news in Nigeria. The contest for the party’s ticket has reportedly deepened divisions among key stakeholders, with Arise accusing Governor Biodun Oyebanji of backing Fasuyi ahead of the party’s primary. Arise, who represented Ekiti North Senatorial District between 2007 and 2011, insisted that…

Power supply in the country on Thursday received further setback, as power generation declined by 11 percent compared to what it was at the start of the week. Data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator, (NISO) showed that generation stood at 2,898 megawatts on Thursday showing a shortfall of 11 percent from 3,222MW recorded on Monday. The sharp drop forced electricity Distribution Companies, DisCos, to embark on widespread load shedding across their various business districts nationwide. In a notice issued to stakeholders and general public, the system operator attributed the continued decline in electricity generation to shortfall in gas…

Following the refusal of the Kano State Deputy Governor, Amin Abdulsalam Gwarzo, to defect with his boss, Governor Yusuf from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the All Progressives Congress, the Kano State House of Assembly on Thursday began an impeachment proceeding against him. The Majority Leader, Lawan Husseini Dala read out the notice during Thursday’s plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Jibrin Falgore. He said 38 members have signed the proceedings, adding that the move followed allegations of gross misconduct against the Deputy Governor. He said formal notice by the Kano State House of Assembly is…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), Thursday night said the 2027 presidential election would now hold on January 16, next year from the initial February 20 date earlier scheduled. In a statement in Abuja, the Commission explained that the new legal framework necessitated a complete review of the previously announced dates. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Malam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, stated that the agency has now “reviewed and realigned the Schedule to ensure full compliance with the new legal framework” introduced by the 2026 Act. Under the revised timetable, the Governorship and State Houses…

The United States Department of Homeland Security, DHS, is set to deport 79 Nigerians over criminal activities in the country. A post on the DHS website on Tuesday showed that the Nigerians were convicted of various offences including fraud, drug peddling, assault, manslaughter, robbery among others. The statement reads, “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is highlighting the worst of the worst criminal aliens arrested by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. READ ALSO: Street beggar found owning 3 houses, 2 cars, moneylending business “Under Secretary Noem’s leadership, the hardworking men and women of DHS and ICE are fulfilling President Trump’s…

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Tuesday remanded the Chairman of Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Prof. Sani Malumfashi, and three others in prison following their alleged complicity in a N1.02 billion fraud. The other accused persons are the commission’s secretary, Anas Muhammed Mustapha, and the deputy director of accounts, Ado Garba The trio were arraigned on a six-count charge filed against them by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. The ICPC alleged that the defendants siphoned funds from coffers of the Kano state electoral body, using bank accounts of a…

Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, the Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, General Sani Abacha’s was on Thursday relieved of any burden regarding the murder of Kudirat Abiola, the wife of Chief MKO Abiola, the winner of the June 12,1993 presidential election. The former CSO had the murder charge against him dismissed by the Supreme Court, emphasizing the importance of judicial processes, following the inability of the Lagos State government to diligently follow up on the case. Mrs. Abiola was murdered in Lagos state during a nationwide protest that trailed the annulment of her husband’s presidential poll victory. This…

A housewife, Ramatu Abbas, is now in police net in Taraba State following her vicious attack on a 17-year-old girl, Iwasen Terhemba, which left the girl seriously injured and disfigured. Ramatu had attacked the victim with a razor severely disfiguring her face. The incident took place in Donga Town. The attack was allegedly fueled by suspicion that the woman’s husband was interested in the teenager. READ ALSO: Man jailed for 12 years for sexual assaults on two teenage girls, woman in Orkney It was gathered that the teenager, who lives with her guardian, Jemila Wanga, had been approached several times by…

For the second time, the Ogun State government has halted the selection process of a new Awujale of Ijebuland. The government, in a directive given to halt the ongoing selection process, cited rising tension and avalanche of petitions and even security concerns surrounding the process. The directive was contained in a letter dated January 20, 2026, issued by the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, and addressed to the Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area. READ ALSO: Osun 2026: Ogunbiyi backs APC strategy, eyes Osun West senate seat The government noted that the stature of the…