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The Obidient Movement has criticised recent comments made by former senator Dino Melaye concerning the presidential ambition of Peter Obi, describing the remarks as a misinterpretation of Nigeria’s political reality. In a statement issued on Friday, the movement acknowledged Melaye’s earlier description of Obi as a “fantastic Nigerian” and a “great man,” but strongly rejected his claim that the former Anambra State governor lacks the capacity to unite the country. According to the group, the assertion that Obi “lacks the ability to unify Nigeria” and that “this is not his time” fails to recognise the growing support among Nigerians for…

The Leader of the Nigerian Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has stated that the seat of Abia South senator, Enyinnaya Abaribe, should be declared vacant if he is no longer a member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). Bamidele made the remark on Thursday during plenary at the Nigerian Senate while reacting to the defection of Abaribe and eight other senators to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Earlier reports indicated that at least nine senators from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and APGA had defected to the ADC, marking a significant shift in the composition of political parties…

The Federal Government (FG) has approved N2 billion each as take-off grants for the newly established Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Abuja and the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe in Lagos State to support their early administrative and academic operations. The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday during the inauguration of key officials appointed to lead the institutions. Among those inaugurated were Nosiru Onibon, who will serve as the pioneer Rector of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic, and Adeola Oshikoya, appointed as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe. Also…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed 1 April for the fresh arraignment of former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, over an alleged N1.3 billion corruption case filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The new date was set on Friday by Peter Odo Lifu after Lamido and his two sons, Aminu Lamido and Mustapha Lamido, failed to appear in court to take their plea. The former governor and his sons are accused of conspiring to defraud the state through the award of fictitious contracts. They are expected to be arraigned together when the matter…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has granted another extension for its Student Loan Application Portal to accommodate institutions that requested additional time for the 2025/2026 academic session. The announcement was made on Thursday in a statement signed by NELFUND’s Director of Strategic Communications, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. According to the statement, the extension applies only to institutions that submitted formal requests, allowing eligible students extra time to complete their applications. “The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has approved an extension of its Student Loan Application Portal for institutions that have formally requested additional time for the 2025/2026 academic session,” the statement read.…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a stark warning over the humanitarian toll of the ongoing military offensive by the United States and Israel against Iran, revealing that more than 1,800 people have been killed and over 12,500 injured in less than two weeks. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the immense strain on health systems across the Middle East, warning that hospitals and clinics are on the verge of collapse. In a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, he said the situation “represents an unprecedented humanitarian emergency that demands urgent attention.” The conflict escalated sharply on…

The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Kwara State has raised serious concerns over what it described as a worsening wave of kidnappings and killings across communities in the Kwara South Senatorial District, urging authorities to take urgent action to restore security. The call followed a fresh attack in Oyatedo village, Irepodun Local Government Area, where suspected kidnappers reportedly killed an ECWA member, Omoniyi Ajise, and abducted his wife alongside four other residents. The incident occurred on Wednesday while leaders of ECWA district councils in the state were holding a security meeting in Omu-Aran, according to a communiqué issued at…

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, has described former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as “a fantastic man” who, in his view, is not fit to become Nigeria’s President. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, Melaye praised Obi’s personal qualities but expressed doubts about his ability to unite the nation. “Let me even tell you, Peter Obi is a fantastic Nigerian. I have tremendous respect for him, and I’ve said it before, he is a fantastic person, but this is not his time to be President,” Melaye stated. His comments come amid widespread speculation over Obi’s…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has alleged that Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, is deliberately working to weaken opposition parties in the country. Momodu made the claims in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) page, where he argued that the current administration does not want a strong opposition and is prepared to use every available means to neutralise rival political forces. According to the former presidential aspirant, Nigeria’s political landscape is increasingly being shaped by the influence of the ruling government, which he said has contributed to internal crises within opposition parties. Momodu also referenced…

Campaign activities for the 2026 governorship election in Osun State officially commenced on Wednesday, with major contenders expressing strong confidence in their chances ahead of the poll scheduled for 15 August. The election timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) fixed 11 March as the official start date for campaigns. The electoral body also rescheduled the governorship election from its earlier date of 8 August 2026 to 15 August 2026. Incumbent governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking a second term, will contest the election on the platform of the Accord party. The main opposition, the All Progressives Congress…