Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, has ridiculed the formation of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), dismissing it as an overhyped political effort lacking genuine coalition strength. In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Friday, Keyamo criticised the political buzz surrounding the registration application submitted by ADA to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The ADA, reportedly backed by the Nigerian National Coalition Group (NNCG), counts among its key supporters former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai. The party’s application, dated 19 June, was signed by its National Chairman, Akin Ricketts,…

A prominent chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State, Mallam Suleiman Salisu, has voiced strong disapproval over the conduct of certain former public officials who, despite their “woeful” records in office, now openly criticise the current administration. Speaking in Kaduna, Salisu expressed “great concern” regarding the recent comments made by former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of hypocrisy and stirring disunity during his tenure. According to Salisu, El-Rufai, who governed the state for eight years, bears responsibility for the divisions currently plaguing Kaduna. “Does it mean that Nigerians have forgotten in a hurry…

Chelsea surrendered a one-goal lead to suffer a 3-1 defeat against Brazil’s Flamengo in their second fixture of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Friday. The Premier League side, who beat Los Angeles FC 2-0 in their opening match, looked set to secure early qualification for the knockout stage when Pedro Neto opened the scoring in the first half with a clinical finish. But Flamengo turned the game around after the break. Bruno Henrique equalized before Danilo fired the Brazilian side into the lead. Chelsea’s hopes of a comeback were dealt a further blow when substitute Nicolas Jackson received…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday described himself as the “luckiest politician in Nigeria,” citing the unwavering support he receives from political allies across the country. Wike made the remark during the commissioning of the newly constructed Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way), stretching from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III (RR3), an infrastructure project launched to commemorate President Bola Tinubu’s second year in office. Speaking at the event, Wike noted the presence of friends and political associates from Abia, Enugu, Sokoto, and Cross River States, whom he said consistently show up for…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has pledged that Kaduna State will deliver the highest number of votes for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Northern region during the 2027 elections. Speaking in Kaduna on Thursday, Abbas assured President Bola Tinubu that Kaduna would continue to play a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape and development agenda. Abbas dismissed the influence of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai, who recently joined opposition forces determined to unseat Tinubu in 2027 and had publicly doubted Tinubu’s chances. The Speaker praised Governor Uba Sani and his supporters, vowing their commitment…

The Member representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Oluwole Oke, has issued a public appeal to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, urging him to cease what he described as political blackmail against President Bola Tinubu, former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, the Attorney General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi, and the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. In a strongly worded statement on Wednesday, Hon. Oke who recently distanced himself from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) accused the Adeleke-led administration of deliberately disregarding a valid Court of Appeal judgement that reinstated elected All Progressives Congress (APC)…