Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Organisers of the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest have vowed to proceed with a planned march to the Presidential Villa in Abuja today, despite a Federal High Court order restricting protests around key government locations. The protest, led by the Take It Back Movement and human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, is calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who is currently facing charges including terrorism and treason. On Friday, Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja granted an interim injunction restraining the organisers from protesting near the Villa, the…

The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Party Chairmen in the Southwest Zone has thrown its full weight behind the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The declaration was made during the forum’s quarterly zonal meeting held on Saturday at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The party leaders also pledged to launch an aggressive grassroots mobilisation campaign aimed at securing not only Tinubu’s return to office but also reclaiming Oyo and Osun States — both currently governed by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at the event,…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has strongly refuted claims that it suspended the profile of a candidate, Monsuru Aduragbemi, labelling the reports as deliberate misinformation by individuals it described as “conflict entrepreneurs.” In a statement issued on Sunday by its Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, the board dismissed allegations that it had violated a court order instructing all parties to maintain the status quo in a legal dispute involving Aduragbemi and two federal universities — Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG). JAMB clarified that as of 25 September 2025, when the legal case…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has declared that the achievements of incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji over the past three years have vindicated the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s decision to present him as its consensus candidate for the 2026 governorship election. Speaking on Saturday at the inauguration of the newly constructed Itapa-Ijelu-Omu Road in Ijelu-Ekiti, Fayemi praised Oyebanji’s administration for prioritising infrastructure development, particularly in the area of road construction and rehabilitation. According to him, these efforts have significantly enhanced connectivity, boosted local commerce, and eased transportation challenges across the state. “I want to thank our governor for…

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed growing speculation that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is plotting to hijack the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. In an interview during his recent visit to LEA Primary School, Kapwa, Abuja, Obi played down reports of political manoeuvring by Atiku, describing him as a “dear elder brother and respected leader.” “I have no fear about Atiku’s political moves,” Obi said. “For us to do the right thing for the country, all well-meaning people will have to come together to rescue Nigeria.” The speculation emerged…

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of exhibiting blatant intolerance towards opposition voices and weaponising state power to stifle dissent. Speaking on Saturday at the unveiling of the ADC’s new state secretariat in Ilorin, Kwara State, Aregbesola, a former Minister of Interior, lambasted the APC-led government, alleging that it had failed Nigerians through what he described as a dangerous mix of greed, incompetence, and authoritarianism. “Under the current administration, hunger has taken over the land. Governance has been reduced to personal enrichment and political intimidation. Nigerians…

Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has sparked concern after a video of her in apparent distress circulated widely on social media on Saturday, 18 October. The clip, which has been shared extensively on X, shows Regina amid a tense commotion and appears to capture her saying: “In Ned Nwoko’s house, I am nothing, but in my own house, I am a Queen. Not again. I can’t stand the violence, it’s too much.” Men are visible in the footage, and one is shown holding what appears to be a stick, suggesting a heated confrontation. Those nearby can be seen trying to calm…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has debunked claims that some leaders within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are urging him to contest the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, the reports were described as “another lie from idle minds” aimed at dragging Wike into unnecessary political controversy. The rumour, first circulated by an online platform, alleged that a group of PDP leaders met recently to pressure Wike into declaring interest in the presidency. Olayinka, however, dismissed the report as…

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the “angel” sent by God to rescue Nigeria from decades of systemic decay. Speaking during an endorsement rally for President Tinubu and Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo on Saturday, broadcast live on TVC, Bello urged Nigerians to stop waiting for miraculous interventions, asserting that Tinubu is the divine answer the country has been praying for. “We will not wait for God to send an angel with wings to fly into Nigeria to fix it. Did I tell you who the angel is? The angel is President Bola…

Pan-Igbo advocacy group Ikenga Think-Tank has issued a powerful rallying call to Nigerians across ethnic and religious divides, urging mass participation in the planned #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest scheduled for Monday, 20 October. The protest, spearheaded by human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, aims to demand the unconditional release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), who has been in detention since his controversial arrest and extradition from Kenya in 2021. In a statement issued Saturday and signed by Dr Dunkwu Agbambu, Ikenga Think-Tank called the protest a necessary act of unity and justice. Titled “The People’s Communique…