Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has criticised and dismissed the reported order granted by an Oyo State High Court concerning the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention, describing it as “inconsequential and unenforceable.” Fayose, in a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, said no law-abiding institution could comply with what he called “an Ibadan judicial and political awada kerikeri (comedy)” issued by a “hand-to-mouth judge.” The former governor argued that even “the most unintelligent human being in Nigeria” would know that a State High Court lacks the jurisdiction to act as an appellate court over the decision of…

Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State says the state is reaping the benefits of the Federal Government’s removal of fuel subsidy, describing the policy as a necessary reform to save the nation’s economy from collapse. Speaking during the presentation of cheques and payment of backlog of gratuities to state and local government retirees in Gombe on Tuesday, Yahaya said the decision had led to a significant rise in federal allocations to states, enabling them to execute more impactful projects. He praised President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, noting that although the measures were painful, they were essential for long-term national growth…

President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate to screen and confirm Kingsley Tochukwu Ude, SAN, from Enugu State, as a minister in his cabinet. The request was conveyed in a letter read on the floor of the Senate by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during Tuesday’s plenary session. Following the reading of the letter, Akpabio referred the nomination to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration and screening. READ ALSO: Senate confirms Doro as Humanitarian Affairs minister The nomination of Ude, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, comes in the wake of the resignation of the former Minister of Innovation,…

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, has reportedly declared Omoyele Sowore “wanted” for allegedly causing a “disturbance of public peace” in the Oworonshoki area of Lagos. According to the individual, the declaration followed what he described as the police’s failure to carry out an alleged “shoot-on-sight” order said to have been issued by the acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. In a statement shared on Monday, the individual alleged that Commissioner Jimoh had ordered his arrest after security operatives were unable to execute the purported directive. “The Lagos Police Commissioner, Moshood Jimoh, has reportedly declared me ‘wanted’ for…

Tension gripped the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja on Monday as heavy security presence surrounded the building following the resumption of former North-Central Vice Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, as the party’s acting national chairman. Mohammed’s assumption of office comes amid a widening leadership crisis within the opposition party, with rival factions of the National Working Committee (NWC) announcing counter-suspensions of key officers over the weekend. Earlier in the day, Mohammed and his supporters converged on the Federal Capital Territory office of the PDP, where he addressed party faithful, confirming his takeover as acting chairman. “I am…

Minister of Aviation and Space Development, Festus Keyamo, has applauded the defection of Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a major political breakthrough for the party in the South-South region. Reacting on Monday to a welcome message from APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, Keyamo said Diri’s defection marks a turning point for the party, positioning it for greater political strength ahead of the 2027 general elections. “Finally, the last piece of the jigsaw puzzle in the South-South has moved into place! Officially, five of…

The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), has vowed to continue its ongoing strike until all outstanding demands are fully met by the government. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, the President of ARD-FCTA, Dr George Ebong, expressed disappointment that despite repeated assurances and several interventions, the key issues raised months ago remain unresolved. Ebong explained that the strike, which had earlier been suspended six weeks ago following the intervention of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the National Assembly, was resumed due to what he described as the government’s…

A wave of mixed reactions has continued to trail United States President Donald Trump’s recent threat to deploy American forces to Nigeria following his decision to designate the country as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) over alleged persecution of Christians. President Trump, in a statement posted on his Truth Social platform on Friday, claimed that Christianity was facing an “existential threat” in Nigeria, accusing “Islamist extremists” of orchestrating the “mass slaughter” of Christians. He warned that if the Nigerian government failed to stop the killings, the U.S. would “intervene with guns-a-blazing.” The declaration, which immediately followed Nigeria’s renewed listing…

The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria (SCSN), Kaduna State Chapter, has strongly criticised the decision of the United States government under President Donald Trump to designate Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” over alleged persecution and killings of Christians. The council described the move as unfair, biased, and based on a distorted understanding of Nigeria’s complex security situation. It also accused the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) of spreading what it called false claims of Christian persecution, warning that such narratives could deepen division and fuel mistrust across the country. President Trump, in a post shared on his…

The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has issued a stern warning against any form of protest or gathering within the university premises, particularly cautioning the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ekiti State chapter, to desist from any planned demonstration that could threaten peace and academic activities on campus. In a statement released on Sunday by the Students’ Union President, James Adio; General Secretary, Ayorinde Alao; and Public Relations Officer, David Abiola, the student leaders emphasised that the union “would not sit back and watch any unauthorised gathering on campus or disruption of peace and…