Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Chioma Ifemeludike, the African Action Congress (AAC) candidate for the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, has emphasised her extensive experience in governance and politics. Speaking on Friday during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television monitored by NEW DAILY PRIME, Ifemeludike said her decision to contest for the governor’s seat was a natural progression of her long-standing involvement in political affairs. “I won’t necessarily call my decision to run for the governor seat a transition because I have always been in the corridors of governance and politics,” she said. Ifemeludike explained that her political engagement began…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned against attempts to use him or his office as a bargaining tool in the ongoing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike, who voiced his concerns on Friday in Abuja during a meeting with Concerned PDP Stakeholders, lamented what he described as the internal destruction of the party and called for a return to due process and respect for the rule of law. His comments followed the ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja, which halted the party’s planned national convention scheduled for 15–16 November in Ibadan,…

The Oyo State Government has formally handed over 90 hectares of land to the Federal Government for the construction of the proposed Moniya Inland Dry Port in Ibadan, the state capital. The handover ceremony, held on Friday along the Ibadan–Oyo Road in Moniya, Akinyele Local Government Area, saw the state’s Deputy Governor, Mr Bayo Lawal, present the land documents to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Gboyega Oyetola, who was represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr Michael Olufemi. Lawal described the dry port as a transformative project that would boost Oyo State’s economy, enhance agricultural value chains,…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has pledged a steady nationwide supply of petrol and diesel throughout the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities, assuring Nigerians that there will be no fuel shortages during the busy holiday period. According to the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Anthony Chiejina, the refinery’s current output exceeds Nigeria’s total consumption. In a statement released on Saturday, he revealed that the facility now produces over 45 million litres of petrol and 25 million litres of diesel each day. “Our production capacity surpasses national demand,” Chiejina said. “We are collaborating closely with…

Tensions in Osun State’s political scene escalated on Thursday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) exchanged sharp remarks over Governor Ademola Adeleke’s screening ahead of the 2026 governorship election. Governor Adeleke was screened at the PDP National Secretariat, Legacy House, Abuja, alongside other party aspirants. The exercise, held behind closed doors, was attended by top party officials, including South West Vice Chairman Kamarudeen Ajisafe, Osun PDP Chairman Sunday Bisi, Secretary to the State Government Teslim Igbalaye, and Commissioners Dr. B.T. Salami and Rev. Bunmi Jenyo. Speaking to reporters after the screening, Adeleke expressed confidence…

The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the dismissal of all charges against him and his immediate release from custody. In the motion, dated 30 October 2025 and titled “Motion on Notice and Written Address in Support,” Kanu argued that there is no valid charge against him under any existing law in Nigeria, insisting that the case currently before the court is “a nullity ab initio for want of any extant legal foundation.” Representing himself, Kanu filed the application under Sections…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday consolidated its dominance in the House of Representatives following the defection of five lawmakers from Enugu State and one from Plateau State to the party. The mass defection, which took place during Thursday’s plenary in Abuja, saw the APC’s strength in the lower chamber rise to 243 members, giving it a commanding two-thirds majority. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) now holds 72 seats, while the Labour Party (LP) has 21. The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) retain 15 and five members, respectively. The Social Democratic…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that no opposition candidate can defeat him in the forthcoming 2026 governorship election, citing his administration’s achievements, popularity, and the unity within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Speaking before the PDP Governorship Screening Committee in Abuja on Thursday evening, Adeleke expressed confidence that his record in office had earned him the trust and support of Osun residents ahead of his re-election bid. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the Osun governorship election for 8 August 2026, with party primaries scheduled to hold between 24 November and 15 December…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that eight political associations have successfully completed the initial stage of the political party registration process, while six others were disqualified for failing to meet the required criteria. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee. According to Olumekun, the commission reviewed the progress of the ongoing registration exercise during its regular meeting held on 30 October 2025, following an earlier update released on 11 September. A total of 14 associations had been pre-qualified to participate…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday presented brand-new Toyota SUVs to traditional rulers across the state, in what he described as a gesture to enhance the welfare and dignity of the traditional institution. The event, held in Akure, the state capital, was attended by prominent monarchs, government officials, and community leaders. Governor Aiyedatiwa noted that the initiative marked a “historic milestone” in the administration’s commitment to strengthening the role of traditional rulers as custodians of peace, culture, and grassroots governance. “As the custodians of our rich cultural heritage and the closest link between government and the grassroots, our administration…