Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has sharply criticised the recent trip taken by the wives of 21 local government chairmen in Adamawa State, which was allegedly funded by public money under the pretext of leadership training. In a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle on Friday, Obi described the development as a blatant abuse of public resources and a direct insult to the principles of good governance and accountability. “I have just read the disturbing report that the wives of 21 local government chairmen in Adamawa State were sponsored with…

Former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has been officially installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, marking a significant moment in the history of the ancient Yoruba city. The historic coronation ceremony took place on Thursday at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, where Governor Seyi Makinde formally presented the Staff of Office to the new monarch at precisely 3:08 p.m. The event attracted a host of dignitaries from across Nigeria, reflecting the cultural and political significance of the occasion. Among those in attendance were President Bola Tinubu, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and several serving and…

President Bola Tinubu has arrived at the historic Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, to attend the coronation of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The President’s arrival was greeted with a rousing reception from a large crowd of dignitaries and residents, marking the climax of a week-long series of events celebrating the ascension of the new monarch. The ceremony has drawn prominent personalities from across the country, underscoring the national significance of the occasion as Ibadan celebrates the continuity of its revered monarchical institution. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State and senator, was…

A former Governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, has been officially crowned as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, marking a significant moment in the rich traditional history of the ancient city. The coronation ceremony took place at the Ose Meji Temple in Ibadan South-East Local Government Area, where Oba Ladoja received his royal title in accordance with longstanding custom. Earlier in the day, he was adorned with the sacred Akoko leaf at the Labosinde Compound, Oja’ba, a crucial step in the traditional rites leading to his ascension. READ ALSO: “Ladoja’s reign will pave way for modernisation of Ibadanland” — Prof.…

A new wave of industrial unrest is brewing in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, following confirmation by the President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), Festus Osifo, that Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed all its Nigerian workers shortly after they joined the union. In an exclusive interview on Friday, Osifo, who also serves as the President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria, confirmed the development and expressed confidence that the decision would be reversed. “Yes, it is true. We saw the letter late last night (Wednesday),” Osifo stated. “I can assure you…

The leadership of the opposition coalition has called on its members to resign from their current political parties and fully join the African Democratic Congress (ADC), although no specific deadline has been set for this transition, New Daily Prime reports. The National Publicity Secretary of the ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this announcement in Abuja on Thursday following a caucus meeting with senior party leaders and prominent political figures. Since its launch on July 2 as the coalition platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, the ADC has seen a handful of opposition leaders switch allegiance, but most…

The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has terminated the employment of all its Nigerian staff, citing an internal “reorganisation” of the plant, less than 24 hours after the majority of its workforce joined the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). The news was first disclosed on Wednesday via X (formerly Twitter) by political commentator Imran Wakili, who alleged that the move was linked to unionisation efforts at the facility. “Dangote Refinery has officially laid off all of its Nigerian workers under the guise of ‘reorganisation’, less than 24 hours after 90% of them joined PENGASSAN,” Wakili…

The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized Governor Ademola Adeleke for awarding a ₦678 million contract for the reconstruction of the Sango-Timi Shrine and Grove at Timi’s Palace in Ede, describing the project as a misplaced priority and an act of favoritism. In a press statement signed on Thursday by the party’s Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the APC accused the state government of including other historical sites in its tourism development plan only after a backlash followed the controversial contract award for the Ede shrine. “Why was it that it was only…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has called on Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, to continue praying for him, admitting that he was not called by God to be a pastor. Wike made the remark on Wednesday during the commissioning of the Ikot-Esu-Otomo-Azumini Road project in Akwa Ibom State. Speaking in a light-hearted but pointed tone, he acknowledged Governor Eno’s spiritual background while pledging continued political support. “You are a humble man, you are a man of God. Continue to pray for me because God has given it to you. But me, I will continue to support…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has assured that the interests of the Yoruba ethnic group will be a top priority in his administration’s policies if elected president in the 2027 general elections. In a statement released on Thursday by his media consultant, Kola Johnson, Atiku dismissed fears of ethnic domination under his leadership, describing concerns over possible Hausa/Fulani dominance as “absolutely unfounded.” “The entire Yoruba stock is my larger extended family and in-laws,” Atiku stated, citing his longstanding personal and familial ties to the South-West. “I count myself extremely lucky indeed to have had a wife from amongst this noble…