Author: Olóyè Gbenga

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Ayodele, has described the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political setup with no viable future, warning politicians who have joined the party that they may eventually regret their decision. In a statement issued on Tuesday through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric alleged that the party was established for a specific mission and would not make any significant impact in future elections. According to him, the NDC lacks the structure and seriousness required to emerge as a major political force in Nigeria. “NDC as a party can’t really go far;…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has clarified that it is yet to release the official results of its recently concluded primary elections across the country. The party made the clarification in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, amid reports alleging that some candidates in Kano State had been removed from a list of winners. The reports, which surfaced on Monday, claimed that certain candidates believed to be loyal to the party’s vice-presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, were excluded from the outcome of the primaries. Reacting to the claims, the NDC dismissed the reports and stressed…

The Federal Government has announced the itinerary for the arrival of the first batch of Nigerian citizens being repatriated from South Africa following ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, disclosed that the evacuees are expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in the early hours of Thursday. According to the statement, the Air Peace flight conveying the returnees will depart the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday night and is scheduled to land in Lagos at approximately 5:00 a.m.…

Tensions have emerged within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after senior party officials accused the party’s Vice Presidential candidate, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, of attempting to hijack its North West structure and marginalise long-standing members. The allegations were made in a joint statement signed by the party’s Northwest Vice Chairman, Mohammed Rabiu Serina, and the Kano State Chairman, Hussaini Isa Mariga. The duo claimed that Kwankwaso and his supporters had sought to dominate the party’s structure in Kano State, allegedly sidelining non-Kwankwasiyya members from contesting elective offices on the party’s platform. According to the statement, both Serina and Mariga described themselves as…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) have threatened to embark on a nationwide industrial action if the Federal Government fails to address the worsening insecurity across the country. The labour unions issued the warning during a joint media briefing held on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, where labour leaders from around the world are gathered to discuss workers’ rights, employment policies and global labour issues. Speaking at the briefing, leaders of the two major labour organisations expressed deep concern over the increasing wave of terrorism, banditry,…

Members of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), led by former Senate President David Mark, staged a protest at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, calling on the judiciary to resist any attempt to undermine opposition parties through the courts. The demonstration comes amid an ongoing leadership dispute within the party involving the David Mark-led faction and another group headed by party chieftain Nafiu Bala. Carrying placards and chanting slogans in support of internal party democracy, the protesters urged the judiciary to remain impartial and ensure that the legal process is not manipulated…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling terrorism, banditry and other forms of criminality across the country, declaring that the Federal Government will never yield to forces seeking to undermine Nigeria’s peace, stability and democratic progress. The President made the pledge through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, during the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja on Sunday. The service formed part of activities commemorating the 2026 Democracy Day celebration. Addressing worshippers on behalf of President Tinubu, Akume stated that the administration remains resolute…

Renowned Nigerian music producer and entrepreneur Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has shared a personal account of how repeated rejection from girls during his secondary school years affected his self-esteem and left a lasting psychological impact. The celebrated music executive made the revelation during a recent episode of the Keeping It Real With Jima podcast, where he reflected on his teenage years and the challenges he faced before rising to fame and becoming one of Africa’s most influential figures in the music industry. According to Don Jazzy, he struggled with confidence as a young student and often…

Armed bandits have invaded the Igbosi area of Idogun in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, destroying two buildings and abducting a nine-year-old boy during an early morning attack. The incident reportedly occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, when the attackers stormed the community, shooting sporadically to scare residents and force them into hiding. According to eyewitness accounts, the gunmen damaged two residential buildings before whisking away the victim, identified as Master Oluwatobi Olaosebikan, the son of a pastor, Isaac Olaosebikan. A resident said the gunfire caused panic, forcing many people to flee their homes into nearby communities for…

The Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has cautioned the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, over his choice of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as his running mate. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric alleged that Kwankwaso could undermine Obi’s presidential ambition and may not be fully committed to their political arrangement. According to him, Obi has become “too desperate” in his pursuit of the presidency and is allegedly not paying attention to what he described as divine warnings. “Peter Obi doesn’t listen to…