Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has dismissed the emerging opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing it as a “journey to nowhere.” Keyamo made the comment on Saturday in a post on his verified X handle. His reaction came as opposition parties continued consultations on plans to form a united…
Davido has raised concerns over an alleged attempt by soldiers to stop him from entering Osun State. The singer spoke as the state holds its governorship election on Saturday. In a post on his verified X account, Davido said, “I’ve been reliably informed that soldiers are trying to prevent me from entering Osun tomorrow.” He…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it will make youth development, agriculture and business growth key parts of its agenda for Oyo State if elected in 2027. Chief Niyi Aborisade, the party’s governorship running mate, made this known while accepting his nomination. He will run alongside the ADC governorship candidate, Dr Gbemileke Alagbe, popularly known…
Ahead of Saturday’s Osun State governorship election, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s journey to the state’s Government House remains one of the most remarkable political comebacks in recent years. Adeleke first contested the governorship election in 2018 under the Peoples Democratic Party. He faced the All Progressives Congress candidate, Gboyega Oyetola, in what became one of the…
A fresh dispute is brewing within the Nigeria Labour Congress after its national secretariat questioned the Lagos State Council chairman, Agnes Sessi, over her involvement with a group supporting President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Sessi took part in activities organised by Working People United, a group campaigning for Tinubu’s re-election. The group is led…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has sued President Bola Tinubu over an alleged forged National Youth Service Corps certificate. Atiku filed the suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday. He is asking the court to determine Tinubu’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. The suit…
The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) has paid N3.817bn in pension arrears to 30,356 retirees under the Defined Benefit Scheme. The payment followed a review of outstanding pension entitlements and covered beneficiaries across three departments of the agency. They include the Parastatals Pension Department, Defunct and Transferred Agencies Pension Department, and Tertiary, Education and Health…
Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd.), has called for the arrest of politicians and other individuals who make statements capable of inciting violence. Irabor made the call on Thursday while speaking on Channels Television. His comments followed a viral video involving Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East. In the video, Fadahunsi…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Independent National Electoral Commission and security agencies to ensure a peaceful, transparent and credible governorship election in Osun State. Tinubu gave the directive ahead of Saturday’s election. Voters across the state will elect a governor for the next four years. Fifteen candidates are contesting the election. The major contenders…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries will resume operations as his administration works to restore the country’s refining capacity. Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday when he met with the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The…
