Author: Oloye

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;…

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has lauded the Dangote Refinery as “our salvation,” emphasizing that Nigeria stands to gain significantly if the facility supplies “100 per cent” of domestically consumed petrol. Speaking on Channels Television on Wednesday, PETROAN President Billy Gillis-Harry highlighted the refinery’s critical role amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. “As I said, let us be grateful first to God and Dangote for taking the investment foresight by establishing the Dangote Refinery. Given the current war, I don’t know what we would be doing today in Nigeria if we did not have…

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on his supporters to stop attacking the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, stating that both leaders have resolved their past political differences and are now working together for the development of the state. Yilwatda made the appeal while speaking in Jos on Monday, emphasising that the rivalry between him and the governor during the 2023 governorship election should no longer be a source of conflict among their supporters. The two political figures were opponents during the 2023 Plateau governorship election, which Mutfwang won while contesting on…

The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on leaders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to prioritise reconciliation and move beyond the ongoing legal disputes affecting the party. Her appeal follows the recent judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal of Nigeria concerning the party’s national convention. Akpoti-Uduaghan made the call in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday through her media aide, Mike Idoko. In the statement, the lawmaker urged party members across the country to treat the court ruling as an opportunity to restore unity, strengthen internal democracy and reposition the PDP ahead of…

The Oyo State Secretary of the Accord Party, Olayinka Dairo, has said the party remains united and is preparing to take control of the state government in the 2027 general elections. Dairo made the statement during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Tuesday, where he dismissed claims suggesting that the party was experiencing internal divisions. According to him, the party’s national leadership, headed by the National Chairman, Maxwell Mgbudem, and the National Secretary, Adebukola Ajaja, remains united and focused on preparing the party for the 2027 elections. He explained that while internal disagreements may…