Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Leaders and stakeholders of the Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency Forum (U3) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have declared their full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, endorsing them as the party’s sole candidates for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement took place on Sunday during a well-attended meeting of the forum held in Ovwian, Udu Local Government Area, where members of the APC from across the three local government areas gathered to reaffirm their commitment to party unity and strategic mobilisation ahead of the next electoral cycle. Moving…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca described Liam Delap’s sending-off as “very stupid” after the striker’s late dismissal overshadowed the Blues’ thrilling 4–3 Carabao Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. Delap, 22, was making his return from a ten-week hamstring injury but lasted just 26 minutes after coming off the bench in the second half. The young forward picked up two yellow cards in quick succession, first for shoving Yerson Mosquera and then for a reckless challenge on Emmanuel Agbadou, leaving Chelsea to finish the match with ten men. Speaking to BBC Sport after the game, Maresca…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youths Council in Taraba State has firmly rejected reports of Governor Agbu Kefas’ alleged defection to the ruling party, describing the move as unacceptable and inconsistent with the party’s core values and progressive ideology. In a statement issued on Thursday in Jalingo, the council revealed that youth leaders from across the state had convened and unanimously passed a vote of no confidence on the governor. They argued that Kefas’ leadership style and political ideology were incompatible with the APC’s principles of accountability, transparency, and progressivism. The statement, signed by the State Coordinator of the council,…

The protracted industrial action by the Osun State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has continued to stir heated reactions, as both the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and the union exchanged sharp words on Wednesday over the deepening crisis in the state’s judiciary. Judicial operations in Osun State have been paralysed for more than 41 days following an indefinite strike embarked upon by JUSUN members on 19 September 2025. The industrial action, led by the union’s chairman, Comrade Idris Adedayo Adeniran, was triggered by alleged delays in staff promotions for 2024 and 2025, alongside other long-standing…

The Senate on Wednesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to obtain $2.847 billion in new foreign loans, including Nigeria’s debut $500 million Sovereign Sukuk, to finance part of the 2025 budget deficit and refinance maturing Eurobonds. The approval followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts, chaired by Senator Wamakko Magatarkada Aliyu (APC, Sokoto North), which reviewed the president’s proposal titled “New External Borrowing and Refinancing.” According to the breakdown, $2.347 billion will be sourced from the international capital market to help bridge the 2025 budget deficit, while $500 million from the Sukuk…

State chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) have called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Nigeria Police, and other relevant authorities to launch an investigation into the expelled national chairman, Shehu Gabam, and other former party officials over alleged financial misconduct. Chairman of the Forum of SDP State Chairmen and Lagos State Chapter Chairman, Femi Olaniyi, made the call while briefing journalists in Abuja on Wednesday. Olaniyi stated that the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) acted within its mandate in expelling Gabam and other executives, accusing them of betraying the trust of Nigerians and the legacy…

A major political realignment appears to be unfolding in Cross River North as Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe and other key stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) move closer to joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The senator, who represents Cross River North in the National Assembly, reportedly met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa to formally announce his decision to defect to the APC. In a statement released on Wednesday, Senator Jarigbe’s spokesperson, John Agom, confirmed the development, adding that the lawmaker also met with the APC Chairman in Cross River State, Alphonsus Eba,…

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Nasarawa State, Mr Adamu Ninga, has expressed confidence that the party will emerge stronger and more united after its forthcoming national convention. The PDP has fixed its national convention for 15–16 November in Ibadan, Oyo State, where delegates will elect new national officers and strategise for the 2027 general elections. Speaking with journalists in Lafia on Wednesday after an expanded meeting of the State Executive Council, Ninga described the convention as a crucial milestone in the party’s rebuilding process. He noted that it would offer a fresh opportunity to strengthen internal…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed that Nigeria remains a safe country, despite ongoing security challenges in parts of the nation. Speaking during an interview with CNN, Idris addressed concerns about alleged genocidal attacks against Christians, describing such claims as misleading and unrepresentative of Nigeria’s overall security and religious landscape. He explained that both Christians and Muslims have suffered attacks from criminal and extremist elements, insisting that it is inaccurate to portray Nigeria as intolerant of religious freedom. “Nigeria is not that bad. Yes, we have seen attacks on some Christians; we have also seen…

The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Kwarra, on Tuesday officially concluded his five-year tenure and handed over the leadership of the Commission to the Federal Commissioner representing Niger State, Muhammad Dattijo. Dattijo will serve as Acting Chairman pending the swearing-in of Aminu Yusuf by President Bola Tinubu. The brief but symbolic handover ceremony, held at the NPC Headquarters in Abuja, was attended by Federal Commissioners, the Director-General, Directors, and staff of the Commission. According to a statement released by the Commission on Wednesday, Kwarra expressed gratitude to his colleagues and subordinates for their support and professionalism during…