Author: Gbenga Olaleye

The Adamawa State Government has officially revoked the traditional title of Waziri Adamawa from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, citing a newly adopted indigeneship policy that reshapes leadership eligibility within emirate councils across the state. The move was detailed in a circular dated 20 June 2025 and signed by Mrs Adama Felicity Mamman, Permanent Secretary of the Department of Chieftaincy Affairs. It forms part of a wider restructuring of traditional institutions under Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri’s administration, following the recent creation of new chiefdoms. The title of Waziri Adamawa, historically regarded as the second most senior position in the Adamawa…

Super Eagles goalkeeper and Udinese star, Maduka Okoye, has been appointed an ambassador of Enugu State by Governor Peter Mbah in recognition of his achievements in international football and his plans to invest in youth development. The 25-year-old shot-stopper was hosted by the governor at the Lion Building on Tuesday, where the two discussed strategic ways to harness sports for youth empowerment and to support Enugu’s broader economic goals. “Today, I had the pleasure of receiving the Super Eagles and Udinese star goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, at the Lion Building,” Mbah announced. “A true son of Enugu, Maduka is not just…

Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South senatorial district, has voiced his growing dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s administration and the direction of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning that he may consider leaving the party if the president fails to address Nigeria’s mounting challenges. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Tuesday, Ndume expressed frustration with the current state of governance under Tinubu, stating that the president still has time to correct course but failure to do so may push him to exit the APC. “I still believe President Tinubu can fix things. Failure to fix those things…

Victor Osimhen is reportedly willing to accept a weekly wage of just under £200,000 to join Manchester United well below earlier claims suggesting he was demanding £300,000 per week. The update comes from respected transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who told GIVEMESPORT that speculation about inflated salary expectations was “wide of the mark.” “He just wants his current salary (around €12 million net, or £10.2 million per season) to be respected, nothing different. Same as one year ago,” Romano said. Osimhen’s revised wage stance could open the door for Manchester United, whose ownership under INEOS has been keen to manage a…

Amid mounting internal tensions, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has announced the immediate suspension of its National Chairman, Alhaji Shehu Gabam, alongside two other senior officials, over allegations of gross financial misconduct. In a statement released on Tuesday by the party’s spokesperson, Araba Rufus Aiyenigba, the NWC disclosed that Nze Nnadi Clarkson, the party’s National Auditor, and Uchechukwu Chukwuma, National Youth Leader, were also suspended. “In exercise of its exclusive powers as guaranteed in Article 19.1, 19.3(i), and 19.5 of the Party Constitution (2022 as amended), the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social…

Nigeria’s Federal Government recorded a revenue of ₦6.9 trillion between January and April 2025, marking a significant 40% increase from the ₦5.2 trillion generated during the same period in 2024. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, during the Second Quarter 2025 Citizens and Stakeholders’ Engagement Session on fiscal performance and reform outlook held in Abuja on Monday. Highlighting the administration’s continued push for fiscal discipline and enhanced revenue generation, Edun said: “In the first quarter of this year, when we even take April into account—the first four months—we do have…

Leaders of the emerging anti-Tinubu coalition under the proposed All Democratic Alliance (ADA) have commenced a nationwide mobilisation campaign across Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, marking a bold step toward reshaping the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections. The coalition, which has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for registration as a political party, has begun laying strategic groundwork to build grassroots support and consolidate its position as a major opposition bloc. READ ALSO: Power for Power’s Sake: The Pretenders Behind ADA and 2027 High-profile figures backing the alliance include former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Rivers State…

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to pursue the lingering local government administration dispute in the state to a logical conclusion through legal channels. This commitment was made in a statement released on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, following a recent Court of Appeal judgement which Adeleke hailed as reaffirming the legitimacy of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chairmen and councillors elected and sworn in by his administration. The controversy stems from two Appeal Court judgements delivered on 10 February and 13 June 2025 by the Akure Division which have been interpreted differently by the state’s two…

Controversial social media critic and influencer, Martins Vincent Otse — popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM) — has led an unusual protest at the gate of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister’s office in Abuja. The protest, which took place on Monday, comes amid a prolonged strike by primary school teachers across the FCT, now entering its fourth month. The teachers have been on strike since 24 March 2025, protesting the Area Council Chairmen’s failure to implement the newly approved national minimum wage of ₦70,000. In a striking display, VDM arrived at the protest wearing a school uniform and was accompanied…

Kenneth Okonkwo, a former spokesperson for the Labour Party’s Presidential Campaign Council, has expressed confidence that the emerging opposition coalition led by prominent political figures will pose a serious challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Okonkwo said the coalition, which includes former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, and other political veterans, has the potential to shake the foundation of the APC’s dominance. “Just know that I am part of the coalition. I can tell you about the engine room of…