Author: Olóyè Gbenga

The spokesperson to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has alleged that any N13.7 billion annual payroll fraud uncovered in the state civil service was perpetrated under the administration of former governor Gboyega Oyetola. Mallam Olawale Rasheed made the claim during an appearance on Arise Television, where he addressed allegations of misconduct levelled against the current administration by the All Progressives Congress (APC). Rasheed maintained that the payroll audited by consulting firm Sally Tibbot was that of the immediate past government. He argued that Governor Adeleke would not have engaged an external consultant had there been anything to conceal. “If there…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that it will review the Electoral Act 2026 to ensure full compliance with the law as preparations intensify for the 2027 general elections. Mr Adedayo Oketola, Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed that the commission would issue a revised timetable in light of the new legislation. Although he did not specify when the updated schedule would be released, he emphasised that the electoral body remained committed to operating strictly within the framework of the law. “The recently released timetable by INEC was done in…

Ojotu Ojema, a member of the House of Representatives representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency, has sparked controversy by suggesting that access to job placements and admission opportunities under President Bola Tinubu’s administration may be largely reserved for card-carrying members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to members of the National Association of Agatu Students, Ojema, who was elected on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform in 2023 before defecting to the APC in 2025, urged constituents, particularly youths, to formally register as members of the ruling party. “The party that is good for us in Agatu, the one that will…

The Nigerian Senate was thrown into confusion on Tuesday as lawmakers reconvened to revisit their earlier decision on the electronic transmission of election results contained in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, 2026. The proceedings became rowdy shortly after the Senate Chief Whip, Senator Tahir Monguno (APC, Borno North), raised a point of order seeking the rescission of the chamber’s prior approval of Clause 60(3) of the bill. Monguno based his request on Orders 1(b) and 52(6) of the Senate Standing Orders, 2023 (as amended), and was seconded by Senator Abdul Ningi (PDP, Bauchi Central). However, the motion immediately sparked tension,…

A senior chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Segun Sowunmi, has attributed the party’s persistent challenges to a lack of internal reform, emphasising that the problem is structural rather than the result of individual failings. Speaking in an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television on Tuesday, Sowunmi insisted that blaming specific personalities for the party’s difficulties is misguided. According to him, the PDP’s focus should be on strengthening institutional processes rather than pointing fingers. “Essentially, the major issue of the PDP is reform. The problem of the PDP is not pointing accusing fingers at one person,…

The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on Gender-Based Violence (GBV), child abuse and all forms of exploitation, announcing that 2026 will witness stricter enforcement of existing laws, coordinated prosecution and uncompromising accountability for offenders. The government also restated its commitment to recognising and rewarding excellence in public service as a key driver of effective social development, institutional integrity and sustainable governance across the state. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Adijat Adeleye, made this known on Friday while unveiling the ministry’s policy direction for 2026 during its New Year get-together and award ceremony held…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has appointed Mrs Temilade Okesanjo as its Resident Consultant for Strategy and Communications, with immediate effect, in a move aimed at strengthening the agency’s operational effectiveness and public engagement. The anti-corruption body announced the appointment in a statement issued on Friday, noting that the decision forms part of broader efforts to enhance institutional coordination, improve efficiency and deepen trust with stakeholders across the country. According to the commission, the appointment is particularly significant as it marks the first time strategy has been formally incorporated into a resident consultant portfolio within…

Transcorp Hotels Plc, the hospitality subsidiary of Transnational Corporation Plc, has recorded its strongest financial performance to date, reporting a historic revenue of ₦97.04 billion for the 2025 financial year, representing a 38 per cent increase from the ₦70.13 billion posted in 2024. The performance was disclosed in the company’s audited financial statements filed with the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) on Friday. Transcorp Hotels is one of the few hospitality companies on the NGX with a market capitalisation exceeding ₦1 trillion, underscoring its growing dominance in Nigeria’s hospitality sector. According to the report, the impressive revenue growth was driven by…

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has attributed the growing wave of defections by state governors to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the economic and governance reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, dismissing claims that the movement is driven by political pressure or desperation. Governor Sule made this assertion while fielding questions during an interview on Politics Today, a current affairs programme on Channels Television, aired on Tuesday. According to him, the reforms implemented by the Tinubu administration have led to tangible improvements at the subnational level, prompting governors across party lines to align with the ruling party. In…

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ward 01, Ibokun, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State, have announced the indefinite suspension of a former member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, over alleged misconduct and actions said to be detrimental to party unity at the ward level. The decision was conveyed in a letter dated Thursday, January 29, 2026, and addressed to the Osun State Chairman of the APC, Tajudeen Lawal. According to ward officials, the suspension followed a meeting of ward executives, leaders, and members, during which several issues allegedly affecting cohesion and internal…