Author: Oloye

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has described the current situation within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a challenging period for both the party and Nigeria’s democratic system following the recent Appeal Court judgment concerning the party’s leadership crisis. Makinde made the remarks on Tuesday during a meeting of the PDP Board of Trustees (BoT) led by Tanimu Turaki. Reacting to the court ruling delivered on Monday, the governor said the political atmosphere in the country remains troubling but expressed confidence that the situation would eventually improve. “It’s a challenging period for us and for democracy in Nigeria,” Makinde…

The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called for a credible and transparent governorship election in the state on August 15, emphasising the need to safeguard the integrity of the ballot. The governor made the remarks on Monday while hosting members of the Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives at the Government House in Osogbo. Addressing the visiting lawmakers, Adeleke described the upcoming election as a vital democratic exercise, not only for Osun State but also for Nigeria’s electoral credibility. He stressed that the respect of citizens’ votes is essential for strengthening democratic institutions in the…

Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has attributed his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the prolonged internal crisis and ongoing legal disputes plaguing the party. The move was formally announced on Monday by the state Deputy Governor, Mani Mummuni, following a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Gusau. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, described the decision as a necessary step taken in the interest of the state. The statement explained that Lawal’s choice to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) followed consultations with political stakeholders amid the lingering legal challenges…

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has directed officials conducting the screening of constable applicants to maintain transparency, fairness and integrity throughout the recruitment exercise. Jimoh gave the directive during a meeting with officers responsible for the credentials and physical screening of successful applicants from Lagos State. The instruction was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi. According to the commissioner, the screening forms part of the ongoing nationwide recruitment of 50,000 constables into the Nigeria Police Force. He emphasised that the exercise must be conducted strictly in line with approved…

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has welcomed the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the development as a historic moment for both the state and Nigeria’s wider political landscape. Governor Lawal reportedly defected to the APC on Monday in an event held at the Government House in Zamfara State. The move was represented by the state’s deputy governor alongside members of the state executive council, with party flags displayed at the Government House to mark the occasion. Reacting to the development in a statement shared on his official account…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that it is not responsible for Higher National Diploma (HND) admissions or for the inability of some graduates to be mobilised for the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). The Registrar of JAMB, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, made the statement during a meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Polytechnic Students, led by Comrade Eshofune Paul Oghayan. The clarification was contained in a bulletin released by the Board on Monday, signed by its Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin. Many HND graduates, particularly those who completed their National Diploma (ND) on a…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has rejected four of the nine commissioner-nominees submitted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, while confirming five others following a rigorous screening exercise. The session, presided over by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, took place on Monday and lasted for over two hours. In his summation, Amaewhule explained that the nominees were evaluated based on their performance during the screening and in response to issues raised in petitions against them. “Distinguished colleagues, we have nine nominees forwarded to this Assembly by the governor. At the end of the screening exercise, the House has confirmed five of them,” the…

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised serious concerns over the worsening insecurity across Nigeria, describing the situation as “unbearable” and affecting multiple states across the country. Obi, who previously served as governor of Anambra State, made the statement on his official social media page, highlighting a series of recent attacks that have left communities in distress. In Borno State’s Ngoshe community, he said terrorists overpowered soldiers, killing them alongside several civilians and abducting over 100 women and children. He also pointed to incidents in Nasarawa, Kogi, and Benue states, where entire villages have been forced to flee…

The host of Arise Television’s Morning Show, Rufai Oseni, has criticised Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, over his recent interview on the programme Head to Head. Oseni made the remarks during Monday’s edition of the Morning Show, where he warned that individuals who play opposition roles must rely on verifiable and empirical facts when engaging in political debates. His reaction followed Bwala’s appearance on Head to Head, a programme on Al Jazeera anchored by journalist Mehdi Hasan. The interview has generated significant reactions online and among political commentators. During the interview, Bwala reportedly…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, over comments suggesting that opposition criticism of laws passed by the Senate excites him and confirms he has done the right thing. Akpabio made the remark on Saturday while speaking at a reception organised for Remi Tinubu, the wife of President Bola Tinubu, in Uyo. During his address, the Senate President dismissed objections raised by opposition parties regarding the proposed Electoral Act 2026. According to Akpabio, whenever the Senate enacts legislation and the opposition expresses dissatisfaction, he feels encouraged that the lawmakers have taken the correct step. However,…