Author: Olóyè Gbenga

The National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has outlined the reasons behind the party’s defeat in the 2025 Anambra State governorship election and the 26 February Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council polls. Speaking at the party’s ongoing national convention on Tuesday, Aregbesola acknowledged that internal challenges significantly undermined the ADC’s performance in both elections. He cited poor funding and an underdeveloped party structure as key factors that weakened its chances at the polls. “Our party participated in the 2025 Anambra State election and the February 26 FCT local government election,” he said. “We were not…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Jigawa State has provided free medical services to no fewer than 757 residents during a one-day Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers held at the Chamo Primary Health Care Centre in Dutse. The outreach, organised under the NYSC’s Community Development Service (CDS), targeted vulnerable groups including pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants and the elderly. Large numbers of residents turned out to receive medical consultations, treatment and free medications. Speaking during the inauguration on Wednesday, the NYSC State Coordinator, Bala Muhammad, described the initiative as a practical demonstration of the scheme’s commitment to improving the…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 42 personnel across Enugu State to provide security for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). The spokesperson for the NSCDC Enugu State Command, Pamela Chukwu, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday in Enugu. She explained that the deployment was part of efforts to guarantee a smooth, secure and hitch-free examination process across the state. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the 2026 UTME is scheduled to hold nationwide from 16 April to 25 April, with each…

Former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, is set to remain in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) pending the fulfilment of bail conditions set by the Federal High Court in Kaduna. The development follows a ruling by Justice Rilwanu Aikawa, who granted bail to the former governor in an ongoing corruption case instituted by the ICPC. However, the court ordered that El-Rufai must remain in custody until all stipulated conditions are fully met. Although the details of the bail terms were not exhaustively outlined in open court, a close associate of…

No fewer than 3,000 delegates from across Nigeria have gathered at the Rainbow Event Centre in Garki, Abuja, for the ongoing national convention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), marking a major political event for the party. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that delegates, dressed in colourful traditional and modern attire, were drawn from all 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, reflecting what party officials described as unity and diversity within its ranks. Security operatives were heavily deployed at the venue, carrying out thorough checks on participants before allowing entry. Accreditation was conducted under…

Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, has expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and key leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) following his emergence as the party’s consensus governorship candidate in Ogun State ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement shared on his Facebook page on Tuesday, the lawmaker described the endorsement as a significant honour, pledging his commitment to party unity and the development of the state. He specifically thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as visionary leadership and continued dedication to strengthening the ruling party and advancing national progress. Adeola said the…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has reiterated his claim that the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, is orchestrating a plan to remove the Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rahidi Adewolu Ladoja, urging the public to closely monitor unfolding developments. In a strongly worded statement, Fayose challenged those who remain sceptical of his earlier allegations to “keep their fingers crossed” and observe events as they progress. He maintained that recent actions and statements attributed to the Oyo State Government lend credibility to his claims. Fayose recalled that authorities initially denied any rift between Governor Makinde and the Olubadan following his initial…

The immediate past publicity secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kano State, Comrade Saidu Bello Said, has predicted that Nigerians will vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) early on election day in the 2027 general elections. Speaking in an interview with Daily Post, Said argued that growing dissatisfaction with governance across the country would significantly influence voter behaviour. According to him, many Nigerians are increasingly aware of the nation’s socio-economic challenges and are prepared to express their frustration at the ballot box. He claimed that public discontent has reached a level where support for the current…

A member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) convention planning committee, Dino Melaye, has declared that no force can prevent the party from proceeding with its scheduled convention, despite reported attempts to deny access to the venue. The convention, slated for Tuesday, had faced uncertainty amid claims that organisers were being blocked from using the agreed facility. Concerns emerged after reports suggested that the party was at risk of losing the venue at the last minute. Speaking during an appearance on Morning Show on Arise Television, Melaye revealed that there were deliberate efforts to disrupt the event. According to him,…

President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a high-level security meeting at the State House, Abuja, with top military and intelligence officials following growing concerns over national security. The closed-door meeting, which began around 2:00 p.m. on Monday, is the first major engagement on the President’s schedule since his return to Abuja from Bayelsa State last Friday. Those in attendance include the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force, the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, as well as the heads of key intelligence agencies, including the Department of State Services and the National Intelligence Agency.…