Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Monday unveiled the official Oyo @50 logo and formally commenced the 50-day countdown to the golden jubilee marking the creation of the Pacesetter State. The governor described the anniversary as a moment to reflect on five decades of progress, growth and development despite prevailing economic challenges in the country. The unveiling ceremony, held at the Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, attracted prominent traditional rulers, political leaders and eminent citizens of the state. Among those in attendance were a former governor and Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja; a former deputy governor, Hamid Gbadamosi; the…

The Nigeria Police Force has announced that it will resume the nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026, citing rising security concerns linked to the misuse of unauthorised tinted vehicle glass across the country. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police, Benjamin Hundeyin. According to the police, the decision followed a comprehensive review of emerging security threats and the growing role of vehicles with illegally tinted glass in criminal activities. The Force explained that the move was also taken pending the final…

The Federal Government, states and local government areas shared a total of N1.928tn as Federation Account revenue for November 2025, reflecting a notable decline from the N2.094tn distributed in October. The allocation was approved at the December 2025 meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), held in Abuja. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa. According to the statement, “A total sum of N1.928tn, being November 2025 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday held a closed-door meeting with Nigeria’s Service Chiefs at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja, in what is widely seen as a critical security briefing amid growing national and regional challenges. Our correspondent observed that the meeting commenced at about 6:01 pm local time, as the Service Chiefs arrived at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa and were subsequently ushered into the President’s office. The high-level engagement marks President Tinubu’s first formal meeting with the military high command since the swearing-in of General Christopher Musa (retd.) as the new Minister of Defence on December…

Former Jigawa State Governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, has warned that the party may be compelled to form political alliances if its ongoing reconciliation efforts fail to restore internal unity and stability. Lamido issued the warning on Monday while receiving PDP stakeholders and party leaders from Jigawa State at his office in Kano. He stressed that urgent and sincere reconciliation within the party was necessary to prevent further decline and possible marginalisation ahead of future elections. According to the former governor, the PDP is currently at a critical crossroads and must resolve its…

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, who represents Abia South Senatorial District, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will lose the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the mood of Nigerians is already turning against the current administration. Abaribe made the assertion on Monday while speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a political affairs programme aired on Channels Television. His comments were monitored by New Daily Prime. According to the senator, electoral defeat is an inevitable reality in politics, stressing that President Tinubu would not be an exception. He argued that public sentiment across the country suggests growing dissatisfaction with the federal…

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has formally completed his registration with the All Progressives Congress (APC), following the presentation of his party membership card on Sunday. The development marks a significant political milestone, confirming his official status within the ruling party and consolidating his leadership position in the state. The membership card was presented during a brief ceremony held at the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. The presentation was carried out by the Chairman of the APC Hospital Ward in Wukari Local Government Area, Umaru Tanko, who described the occasion as a moment of pride…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has described the emergence of Bola Oyebamiji as the party’s governorship candidate for the August 8, 2026 election as a strong indication of victory for the party. Oyintiloye made this assertion on Sunday while speaking with journalists in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. He said Oyebamiji’s emergence through a consensus arrangement reflected the maturity, unity and internal democracy that the APC has come to be known for, both at the state and national levels. According to him, the successful conclusion of the party’s primary election, despite the…

The Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has disclosed that she has been repeatedly approached by individuals linked to Nigeria’s presidency to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). However, the lawmaker has firmly rejected the advances, insisting that she is content and at peace within her current political party. Akpoti-Uduaghan made the revelation during an interview on Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye on Saturday. Speaking candidly, the senator said the pressure to change political allegiance was not new to her, noting that she has faced similar challenges at…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims by former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, that his bail was revoked because he attended a political gathering in Kebbi State. In a statement issued on Saturday by its spokesperson, Mr Dele Oyewale, the anti-graft agency insisted that Malami’s continued detention has nothing to do with politics, media appearances or political activities, but is solely the result of his failure to meet the conditions attached to the provisional administrative bail earlier granted to him. The EFCC described the allegations as misleading narratives circulating in…