Author: Olóyè Gbenga

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…

The factional National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ini Ememobong, has offered fresh insights into ongoing efforts to reconcile the rival factions within Nigeria’s main opposition party, expressing cautious optimism that a compromise can be reached despite significant internal disagreements. The PDP has been grappling with deep divisions, particularly between a faction aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and another group associated with party figure Kabiru Turaki. The dispute centres largely on strategy for the next presidential election and the party’s stance towards the current administration. The Wike-aligned faction has reportedly signalled…

Former lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has commented on the deepening crisis in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), highlighting the dwindling number of governors under the party and the potential strains it may cause. In a post on X on Wednesday, Sani suggested that if the PDP is eventually left with only two governors—Seyi Makinde and Bala Mohammed—they may need to constantly check in with each other to reaffirm their loyalty. He wrote: “Now that the PDP has only two Governors remaining, the two will have to be calling each other every one hour to be sure… with words like ‘I hope…

Commuters on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway experienced severe traffic congestion on Wednesday morning following a mechanical failure involving a Mack truck at the Otedola Bridge. The problem started as a minor battery fault but worsened when the truck overturned during a private recovery attempt, spilling two 20ft containers across the highway and completely blocking traffic in both directions. The gridlock extended as far back as the Kara Bridge. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has since recovered and removed the containers, restoring normal traffic flow. In a statement, the agency said: “The two containerised boxes have been successfully recovered and…

A Umar Sani has described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as “an orphan,” saying the party is currently not being driven by any leadership bloc. Sani made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on The Morning Show on Arise Television. He noted that the PDP’s main challenge is no longer the threat of missing elections but restoring its internal structure, unity, and clear direction. He explained that the authority claimed by allies of Nyesom Wike to constitute the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) had been nullified by the court. According to Sani, the Court of Appeal ruled that those…

Youths in the Sagamu Local Government Area have petitioned the management of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) over the worsening electricity supply in the region. The petition, sent on Wednesday under the umbrella of the Sagamu Youth Association (SYA) and signed by the chairman of the committee on electrical issues, Comrade Bashiru Adewale, expressed frustration at persistent low load allocation and its negative impact on the local economy. The letter highlighted that the 11KVA feeder serving most parts of Sagamu is classified under “B and E,” a system the youths say is no longer sustainable. Residents and businesses reportedly…

The General Christopher Musa, Minister of Defence, is currently convening a high-level meeting with Nigeria’s service chiefs at the Ministry of Defence Headquarters in Abuja. According to NEW DAILY PRIME, the discussions are focused on the escalating insecurity across the country, particularly in the North-East, where military installations have come under repeated attacks in recent days. The meeting follows the tragic deaths of three Nigerian Army Commanding Officers, all holding the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, who were recently killed by terrorists in Borno State. Among the top military officials attending the session are the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Olufemi Oluyede;…