Author: Olóyè Gbenga

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the South-South Regional Colligate Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Onochie Osheokwu, has called on the African Democratic Congress to zone its presidential ticket to the South. Osheokwu made the appeal on Monday during an interview on Arise Television, monitored by DAILY POST, as political parties intensify consultations and realignments ahead of next year’s polls. According to him, Nigerians are already aware of who represents the strongest presidential option, suggesting that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, who hails from the South-East, remains a leading figure within the broader movement. “We in the South-South…

The Dangote Refinery has increased its gantry price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), raising the cost from N799 to N874 per litre. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery adjusted its petrol price by N75 per litre on Monday, marking another upward review within weeks. The spokesperson of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike, confirmed the development, attributing the hike to rising global crude oil prices triggered by escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel. “It is due to global crude oil price volatility following the Iran–US–Israel war. It is the ripple effect of the ongoing conflict,” Ukadike said.…

South African giants Kaizer Chiefs have renewed their interest in Nigeria international goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali following the appendix surgery of first-choice keeper Brandon Petersen. According to reports from Afrik-Foot, Chiefs have submitted an offer to sign the 29-year-old free agent as they seek experienced cover during Petersen’s absence. Petersen underwent surgery on Friday and was expected to be discharged from hospital on Monday. However, his return to action remains uncertain, with recovery from an appendectomy typically ranging between three and six weeks. His absence was immediately felt as Chiefs suffered a 3-0 defeat in the Soweto derby against Orlando Pirates,…

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has declared that the state currently has no pension arrears, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to prioritising the welfare of retirees. The assurance was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gbenga Akosile, following a courtesy visit by the senior management team of the Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD). The delegation was led by its Executive Secretary, Tolulope Odunaiya, and the meeting took place at Lagos House, Marina. According to the statement, Sanwo-Olu emphasised that pensioners are held in high esteem by his administration and…

The Senator representing Ogun West and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation, Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has appealed to his supporters to refrain from attacking other aspirants ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Ogun State. Adeola’s appeal followed increasing political activities and public declarations by individuals expressing interest in contesting the governorship under the platform of the All Progressives Congress. In a statement personally signed and made available to journalists on Monday, the lawmaker said his attention had been drawn to comments and opinions circulating, particularly on social media, in response to declarations by some respected…

President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday swear in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP), following the unanimous endorsement of his appointment by the Nigeria Police Council on Monday. The swearing-in ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting scheduled for the same day, according to a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The Police Council meeting, held at the State House in Abuja, was presided over by President Tinubu and attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has accused President Bola Tinubu of being unwilling to tolerate opposition or political competition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Momodu made the remarks in a post shared on his official X account, where he expressed concern about what he described as growing complacency among Nigerians despite the country’s mounting challenges. In the strongly worded statement, the former presidential aspirant said he was surprised that many Nigerians were “choosing to enter slavery willingly” and appearing content with what he characterised as servitude. “I’m surprised that so many Nigerians are choosing to…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that the commission has the capacity to electronically transmit election results in the 2027 general elections, while cautioning that it cannot promise a “100 per cent perfect election”. Amupitan gave the assurance on Sunday during the Citizens’ Town Hall programme, aired live on major television networks and themed, ‘Electoral Act 2026: What it means for your votes and the 2027 elections.’ The live debate was anchored by Seun Okinbaloye alongside the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo. Among those present were the National Chairman…

Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, has publicly denied allegations linking him to a controversy involving social media personalities Mitchell Mukoro, popularly known as King Mitchy, and Martins Otse, widely recognised online as VeryDarkMan. The dispute began after King Mitchy announced that she had renovated a government school within six days. In a series of social media posts, she challenged VeryDarkMan to emulate her initiative using funds allegedly contributed to him by members of the public for a similar cause. What started as a public exchange over charitable accountability soon escalated. VeryDarkMan insinuated that Tinubu’s support for Mitchy was…

Former senior officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have raised concerns that conflicting provisions on electronic transmission of results in the Electoral Act 2026 could undermine electoral integrity if not urgently clarified. The warning was issued on Friday in Abuja during a roundtable organised by Yiaga Africa. The event, themed “Electronic Transmission and Electoral Integrity: Safeguarding the Vote under the Electoral Act 2026,” brought together electoral experts and civil society leaders to examine the implications of the new law. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently signed the amended Electoral Act 2026 into law, prompting INEC to adjust the election…