Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Notorious terrorist leader, Bello Turji, has reportedly released 32 kidnapped victims and surrendered part of his weapon stockpile as part of a peace initiative brokered by Islamic clerics in Zamfara State. The revelation was made by prominent Islamic cleric Musa Yusuf, popularly known as Asadus-Sunnah, during a religious gathering in Kaduna on Monday. He said the peace process followed several meetings held in July between clerics and Turji, alongside other notorious fighters operating in the Fakai forest, Shinkafi Local Government Area. Yusuf explained that the initiative was launched by concerned residents of Shinkafi who appealed to the clerics to engage…

Seventeen-year-old Nafisa Abdullah Aminu from Yobe State, Nigeria, has emerged as the best in the world in English language skills at the 2025 TeenEagle Global Finals held in London, United Kingdom. Representing Nigeria through Nigerian Tulip International College, Yobe, Nafisa triumphed over 20,000 students from 69 countries, including those from native English-speaking nations. Her outstanding performance in the prestigious competition has brought immense pride to her school, her state, and the entire nation. The TeenEagle competition, recognised globally for its rigorous academic standards, tests students on various aspects of English proficiency, communication, and critical thinking. Nafisa’s victory highlights not only…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing it of weaponising personal attacks to divert attention from the failures of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the APC continues to behave like an opposition party, despite being in power and holding significant control over the nation’s resources. “The APC has chosen distraction over substance, insults over introspection, and propaganda over performance,” the statement read. “But we must remind them that while words can be manipulated, the facts on ground cannot.” The…

Renowned media personality and former presidential spokesperson, Dr Reuben Abati, has criticised former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for his recent statement pledging to serve only one term if elected as Nigeria’s president. Speaking during a segment of the Arise Television programme on Monday, Abati described Obi’s vow as a display of political desperation rather than a strategic or honourable offer. The comment by Obi, which has gone viral on social media, continues to draw mixed reactions from Nigerians. In his statement, Obi asserted that he would commit to a single term in office, promising…

Former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad, has claimed that certain political figures are mounting pressure on ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to return to the political stage and contest the 2027 presidential election. Ahmad made the revelation on Monday via a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, warning that the move appears motivated more by political convenience than by genuine interest in national development. “From all indications, there are ongoing subtle moves by certain political elements trying to convince former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest again in 2027,” Ahmad wrote. He further stated that proponents of the idea believe Jonathan’s…

Former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, has been officially nominated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland by the Olubadan-In-Council, marking a significant moment in the traditional leadership of one of Nigeria’s most historic cities. The nomination took place on Monday during a meeting of the Olubadan-In-Council held at the Olubadan Palace in Oke-Aremo, located within Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State. The session was presided over by the Balogun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola. Announcing the council’s decision, Oba Ajibola stated: “We (members of the Olubadan-In-Council) have all signed and nominated Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the…

Abuja, Nigeria – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued strong remarks on both political and administrative matters, reaffirming the legitimacy of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) South-South zonal congress and unveiling plans to improve education and healthcare in rural parts of the FCT. During his monthly media parley held in Abuja on Monday, Wike declared that peace within the PDP could only return if the party accepts and upholds the outcome of the South-South congress held in Calabar, where Chief Dan Orbih emerged as National Vice Chairman. “Our South-South zonal congress that was held…

Renowned socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has disclosed that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has consistently maintained his commitment to serving only one term in office if elected president. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Yesufu quote-tweeted a message from Obi in which he again reaffirmed his intention to limit his presidency to a single term. She revealed that this has been his stance since his 2023 campaign, and that he frequently cited Nelson Mandela as a model for such a political path. “I, Aisha Yesufu, can confirm that Mr Peter Gregory Obi has…

Former Governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has praised Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, following their record-breaking triumph at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket Championship. In a statement released on Monday titled “MISSION V ACCOMPLISHED,” Obi applauded the team’s exceptional achievement in clinching their fifth consecutive title, calling it a powerful symbol of resilience, teamwork, and the indomitable Nigerian spirit. “Congratulations, D’Tigress! You’ve once again proven yourselves as the undisputed queens of African basketball,” Obi declared. “Your victory is not just a win for Nigeria, but for the entire continent. To dominate this tournament…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration over its proposed plan to spend more than ₦712 billion on renovating the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, calling it “a shocking display of careless spending”. In a statement released on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC described the project as a flagrant waste of public funds and a sign that the government is increasingly detached from the harsh economic realities most Nigerians are facing. “The African Democratic Congress (ADC) strongly rejects the shocking ₦712 billion airport renovation plan announced by…