Author: Gbenga Olaleye

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday consolidated its dominance in the House of Representatives following the defection of five lawmakers from Enugu State and one from Plateau State to the party. The mass defection, which took place during Thursday’s plenary in Abuja, saw the APC’s strength in the lower chamber rise to 243 members, giving it a commanding two-thirds majority. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) now holds 72 seats, while the Labour Party (LP) has 21. The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) retain 15 and five members, respectively. The Social Democratic…

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that no opposition candidate can defeat him in the forthcoming 2026 governorship election, citing his administration’s achievements, popularity, and the unity within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Speaking before the PDP Governorship Screening Committee in Abuja on Thursday evening, Adeleke expressed confidence that his record in office had earned him the trust and support of Osun residents ahead of his re-election bid. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the Osun governorship election for 8 August 2026, with party primaries scheduled to hold between 24 November and 15 December…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that eight political associations have successfully completed the initial stage of the political party registration process, while six others were disqualified for failing to meet the required criteria. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee. According to Olumekun, the commission reviewed the progress of the ongoing registration exercise during its regular meeting held on 30 October 2025, following an earlier update released on 11 September. A total of 14 associations had been pre-qualified to participate…

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday presented brand-new Toyota SUVs to traditional rulers across the state, in what he described as a gesture to enhance the welfare and dignity of the traditional institution. The event, held in Akure, the state capital, was attended by prominent monarchs, government officials, and community leaders. Governor Aiyedatiwa noted that the initiative marked a “historic milestone” in the administration’s commitment to strengthening the role of traditional rulers as custodians of peace, culture, and grassroots governance. “As the custodians of our rich cultural heritage and the closest link between government and the grassroots, our administration…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, will on Sunday, 2 November 2025, lead a global prayer session dedicated to singles, matured singles, waiting mothers, expectant mothers, and their families. The special thanksgiving service, themed “A Morning of Divine Visitation,” will take place at the RCCG National Headquarters, The Throne of Grace, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Worshippers from across the world are expected to participate physically and virtually via the church’s online platforms. In a statement issued on Thursday, Pastor Oladele Balogun, the Special Assistant to the General Overseer (Administration), said…

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of funds under the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), an initiative aimed at improving staff welfare, institutional productivity, and innovation across Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. In a statement released in Abuja on Thursday, the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, Mrs Folasade Boriowo, announced that the programme had formally moved from the planning stage to full-scale implementation. Quoting the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, Boriowo said the initiative was conceived under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, underscoring the administration’s commitment to rebuilding the nation’s…

Leaders and stakeholders of the Ughelli North, Ughelli South, and Udu Federal Constituency Forum (U3) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have declared their full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, endorsing them as the party’s sole candidates for the 2027 general elections. The endorsement took place on Sunday during a well-attended meeting of the forum held in Ovwian, Udu Local Government Area, where members of the APC from across the three local government areas gathered to reaffirm their commitment to party unity and strategic mobilisation ahead of the next electoral cycle. Moving…

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca described Liam Delap’s sending-off as “very stupid” after the striker’s late dismissal overshadowed the Blues’ thrilling 4–3 Carabao Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. Delap, 22, was making his return from a ten-week hamstring injury but lasted just 26 minutes after coming off the bench in the second half. The young forward picked up two yellow cards in quick succession, first for shoving Yerson Mosquera and then for a reckless challenge on Emmanuel Agbadou, leaving Chelsea to finish the match with ten men. Speaking to BBC Sport after the game, Maresca…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Youths Council in Taraba State has firmly rejected reports of Governor Agbu Kefas’ alleged defection to the ruling party, describing the move as unacceptable and inconsistent with the party’s core values and progressive ideology. In a statement issued on Thursday in Jalingo, the council revealed that youth leaders from across the state had convened and unanimously passed a vote of no confidence on the governor. They argued that Kefas’ leadership style and political ideology were incompatible with the APC’s principles of accountability, transparency, and progressivism. The statement, signed by the State Coordinator of the council,…

The protracted industrial action by the Osun State chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has continued to stir heated reactions, as both the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and the union exchanged sharp words on Wednesday over the deepening crisis in the state’s judiciary. Judicial operations in Osun State have been paralysed for more than 41 days following an indefinite strike embarked upon by JUSUN members on 19 September 2025. The industrial action, led by the union’s chairman, Comrade Idris Adedayo Adeniran, was triggered by alleged delays in staff promotions for 2024 and 2025, alongside other long-standing…