Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Kano State is preparing to welcome President Bola Tinubu on Friday, July 18, 2025, as he arrives to offer condolences to the government, people of Kano, and the family of the late elder statesman, business mogul, and philanthropist Alhaji Aminu Dantata. Governor Abah Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sunusi Tofa, confirmed the visit in a statement on Thursday, describing it as a significant gesture of national unity and respect for both the people of Kano and the enduring legacy of Alhaji Dantata. The visit comes in the wake of the recent passing of the renowned industrialist, whose impact on Kano and Nigeria at…

The APC Youth Liberation Movement, a faction within the Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, has expressed strong optimism that Governor Ademola Adeleke’s defection to the party would significantly enhance its chances of a landslide victory in the upcoming elections. Operating under the party’s Directorate of Youth Organisations, the group hailed the potential move as a major strategic advantage that would strengthen the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued by the group’s State Coordinator, Comrade Ajasa Oluwaseun, Adeleke’s political clout and track record were highlighted as key assets. Ajasa recalled Adeleke’s impressive electoral performances,…

Femi Adesina, former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has disclosed that the former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, was with her husband as recently as March 2025 just weeks before his death in London. Adesina, who served as Buhari’s spokesperson throughout his presidency from 2015 to 2023, made the revelation in a heartfelt tribute to the late president. His comments aim to quell growing speculation and rumours surrounding the state of Buhari’s marriage in his final months. “During Ramadan, I joined him for dinner. The former First Lady, Aisha, was around and offered me…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has confirmed that it is considering the expulsion of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, following a series of allegations relating to anti-party activities. This was made known by the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, during an interview on Arise News. Abdullahi disclosed that a committee has been set up to investigate and review numerous petitions submitted against the former Governor of Rivers State. “The last time I checked, he [Wike] was still a member of the PDP. He hasn’t come out to denounce his membership. But he is…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has paid glowing tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, hailing him as a patriotic leader who served Nigeria faithfully without looting the nation’s treasury. Akpabio made the remarks on Thursday during a special, expanded session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held in Abuja in honour of the late Nigerian leader, who died on Sunday at the age of 82. Addressing a room filled with current and former government officials, Akpabio described Buhari as a disciplined and selfless servant of the nation whose integrity remained intact throughout his years in office. “Let us be…

The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has reignited a fierce political contest over the allegiance of his loyalists, particularly those from the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), the party he founded in 2009 and which formed the backbone of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). With President Bola Tinubu’s emergence in 2023, the influence of CPC-aligned figures within the APC has steadily declined. Some key Buhari allies, such as former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai and ex-Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, have even publicly opposed Tinubu’s expected second-term bid. Now, with Buhari’s passing, political…

Former Deputy Governor of Osun State and All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has labelled current Governor Ademola Adeleke a “political orphan,” amid renewed allegations that Adeleke is seeking to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling APC. Omisore made the comment on Wednesday during an interview on Channels Television, where he reacted to persistent speculation surrounding Adeleke’s political future. According to Omisore, the governor has been actively lobbying APC leaders, including a serving southern governor, to facilitate his defection. “Why do you want to force yourself on the party? Why is the governor begging…

Amnesty International Nigeria has strongly condemned the recent deadly attack in Plateau State, describing it as a horrific and shameful demonstration of the government’s failure to safeguard its citizens. The attack took place on Monday in Bindi-Jebbu, part of the Tahoss community in Riyom Local Government Area, where at least 27 residents were brutally killed. According to Amnesty, entire families were deliberately targeted, with some locked in their homes and murdered, while others were gunned down while trying to flee. “Entire families were locked up in their rooms and slaughtered one by one. Those who tried to escape were shot,”…

The Presidency of Nigeria has announced that a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) will be held on Thursday, 17 July 2025, to honour the life and legacy of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The session, scheduled to commence at 5:00 pm, will be presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who will lead tributes in remembrance of the late statesman. The development was disclosed on Wednesday via a statement issued by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga on his official X (formerly Twitter) account. “A special session of the Federal Executive Council in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari will…

The Interim National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has decried the worsening security situation in Nigeria, revealing that bandits and kidnappers have taken over his farmland in Kwara State. Speaking to journalists in Ilorin on Wednesday, Mr Abdullahi expressed deep concern about rising criminal activity in areas such as Patigi, Ifelodun, and Babanla, saying the threats have made it impossible for him to visit his farm. “Kwara State used to be one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria, but now, it’s no longer safe,” he said. “I have a farm in that area, and…