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The Senator representing Ogun West and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has appealed to his supporters to refrain from attacking other aspirants ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Ogun State. Adeola’s appeal followed increasing political activities and public declarations by individuals expressing interest in contesting the governorship under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. In a statement personally signed and made available to journalists on Monday, the lawmaker said his attention had been drawn to comments and opinions circulating, particularly on social media, in response to declarations by some respected…

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday swear in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP), following the unanimous endorsement of his appointment by the Nigeria Police Council on Monday. The swearing-in ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting scheduled for the same day, according to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The Police Council meeting, held at the State House in Abuja, was presided over by President Tinubu and attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has accused President Bola Tinubu of being unwilling to tolerate opposition or political competition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Momodu made the remarks in a post shared on his official X account, where he expressed concern about what he described as growing complacency among Nigerians despite the country’s mounting challenges. In the strongly worded statement, the former presidential aspirant said he was surprised that many Nigerians were “choosing to enter slavery willingly” and appearing content with what he characterised as servitude. “I’m surprised that so many Nigerians are choosing to…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that the commission has the capacity to electronically transmit election results in the 2027 general elections, while cautioning that it cannot promise a “100 per cent perfect election”. Amupitan gave the assurance on Sunday during the Citizens’ Town Hall programme, aired live on major television networks and themed, ‘Electoral Act 2026: What it means for your votes and the 2027 elections.’ The live debate was anchored by Seun Okinbaloye alongside the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo. Among those present were the National Chairman…

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has publicly denied allegations linking him to a controversy involving social media personalities Mitchell Mukoro, popularly known as King Mitchy, and Martins Otse, widely recognised online as VeryDarkMan. The dispute began after King Mitchy announced that she had renovated a government school within six days. In a series of social media posts, she challenged VeryDarkMan to emulate her initiative using funds allegedly contributed to him by members of the public for a similar cause. What started as a public exchange over charitable accountability soon escalated. VeryDarkMan insinuated that Tinubu’s support for Mitchy was…

Former senior officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have raised concerns that conflicting provisions on electronic transmission of results in the Electoral Act 2026 could undermine electoral integrity if not urgently clarified. The warning was issued on Friday in Abuja during a roundtable organised by Yiaga Africa. The event, themed “Electronic Transmission and Electoral Integrity: Safeguarding the Vote under the Electoral Act 2026,” brought together electoral experts and civil society leaders to examine the implications of the new law. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently signed the amended Electoral Act 2026 into law, prompting INEC to adjust the election…

Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has declared that the performance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the recently concluded council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) demonstrates that the party remains stronger than the emerging coalition of opposition leaders. Mohammed made the remarks on Friday after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. Addressing journalists, the governor said that despite defections, internal litigations and a lingering leadership crisis, the PDP continues to maintain a nationwide presence and political relevance. “PDP is still there, we deserve some accolades for what we…

Twenty-five members of the Osun State House of Assembly elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected to the Accord Party in a sweeping political realignment ahead of the August governorship election. The lawmakers announced their defection on Friday, following the earlier move by Governor Ademola Adeleke, who left the PDP in December 2025 to join Accord. Adeleke has since been cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to contest the 15 August Osun governorship poll under his new party. In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Olamide Tiamiyu, the…

The governors-backed National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party, led by Tanimu Turaki (SAN), has applauded the Oyo State High Court for affirming the legitimacy of the party’s National Convention held in Ibadan in November 2025. In a statement issued on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the Turaki-led NWC described the judgment as a victory for internal democracy and party cohesion. Delivering the ruling at the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan, Justice Ladiran Akintola of Court 5 upheld the validity of the PDP National Convention conducted on 15 and 16 November 2025.…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Sources at the Presidency confirmed that Governor Mohammed arrived at Aso Rock earlier in the day to brief the President on the prevailing security situation in Bauchi State, particularly recent disturbances reported in parts of the state. The meeting, which is taking place behind closed doors, is understood to be focused primarily on security concerns and measures to restore calm in affected communities. Bauchi State has in recent weeks witnessed pockets of unrest, raising concerns among residents…