Author: Gbenga Olaleye

A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, is set to formally join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as political consultations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to a senior party source. A principal official of the ADC in Abuja said that Obi has concluded plans to defect to the party and is expected to publicly declare his membership at a rally scheduled to hold in Enugu on December 31. Enugu is widely regarded as the political capital of the South-East. According to the source, preparations are already underway, with Obi’s supporters and loyalists making…

The National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take firm and decisive action against corruption, urging him to use the broom, the symbol of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), to sweep graft out of the country. Abure made the call in a Christmas message issued on Friday in Abuja and signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party, Obiora Ifoh. He warned that no government could succeed or endure without confronting corruption decisively and bringing it under control. “I called on President Tinubu to use the broom, which…

A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) in Osun State, Gideon Aloba, has called on the Federal Government to demonstrate transparency and accountability in the management of public resources before proceeding with the implementation of the new tax laws scheduled to take effect from January 1, 2026. Aloba warned that any administration which fails to properly account for public funds lacks the moral authority to impose additional tax obligations on citizens. He argued that Nigerians should not be compelled to pay more taxes without first being shown clearly and convincingly how existing revenues are being utilised. The LP stalwart, who…

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend all military cooperation with the United States following reports of US involvement in recent airstrikes on terrorist targets in Nigeria. Gumi warned that American participation in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism operations could worsen the country’s security challenges and undermine its sovereignty. He made the call in a statement posted on his official Facebook page on Friday, amid growing debate over reported joint military actions between Nigeria and the United States in the North West. While acknowledging that Islam permits the fight against terrorism, the cleric argued that such…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria has said that the recent airstrikes carried out in the North West demonstrate the Federal Government’s unwavering resolve to confront terrorism, in collaboration with the United States. The Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, explaining that the operation was based on credible intelligence and carefully planned to weaken terrorist groups while minimising collateral damage. According to Uba, the airstrikes were conducted with the approval of the appropriate authorities and form part of sustained military efforts to rid the country of terrorists and other…

Former senator Shehu Sani has described the reported military airstrikes on terrorist targets in North West Nigeria as a “conscionable action”, while cautioning that the country must not depend indefinitely on foreign powers for its security. Sani made the remarks in a statement shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, reacting to comments by United States President Donald Trump, who announced that US forces had carried out what he described as deadly strikes against Islamic State-linked militants operating in north-western Nigeria. Writing on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump said the operation was ordered under his…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that it is maintaining structured security and intelligence cooperation with the United States following recent airstrikes that hit terrorist targets in the country’s North West region. In a statement issued on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the collaboration forms part of Nigeria’s broader counter-terrorism strategy and is conducted within the framework of international law and respect for national sovereignty. The statement was signed by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa. According to the ministry, the partnership with international allies, including the United States, involves intelligence sharing, strategic coordination and other forms of…

A public affairs analyst and activist, Adekunle Adebayo, has raised alarm over what he described as an alleged plot to arrest and intimidate prominent opposition figures in Nigeria, warning that the move could undermine democracy and push the country towards a de facto one-party system. In a statement made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday, Adebayo claimed that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, are among high-profile politicians allegedly marked for arrest. He further alleged that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, is also being targeted as part of what he described as a…

The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has assured Nigerians that electricity supply across the country will be restored within 24 to 48 hours following a recent drop in power availability caused by a temporary shortfall in generation. The minister gave the assurance on Tuesday amid widespread concerns over reduced electricity supply, which followed an explosion on the Escravos–Lagos Gas Pipeline (ELP), compounded by acts of vandalism on critical gas infrastructure in the Niger Delta region. The incident disrupted gas supply to several thermal power plants, leading to a sharp decline in electricity generation nationwide. According to reports, the National…

The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, has held a strategic meeting with the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi MFR, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to diversify Nigeria’s revenue base away from crude oil dependence. The meeting, which took place in Abuja, comes at a critical time when the government is prioritising revenue optimisation and strengthening non-oil income streams amid fiscal pressures and global economic uncertainties. The Nigeria Customs Service remains one of the country’s most significant non-oil revenue-generating agencies, making collaboration with the Ministry of Finance central to ongoing reforms. Speaking…